Be exposed to a variety of informational research using digital tools. (3a)
Example:
The teacher uses the Internet during teachable moments to help the students’ understanding of terminology. (A student asks what the building on the back of a nickel is? The teacher uses Google to look for Monticello and shows the students.)
Resources:
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello: http://www.monticello.org/
Use digital information from a variety of preselected sources. (3a)
Example: Using QR codes, the teacher has students explore the classroom centers to find certain items in the classroom that begins with the letter they are studying. The QR code would take them to a Google Site that would show whether they are wrong or correct.
Resources:
QR Code Reader app for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-scan-qr-code-reader/id483336864?mt=8
This standard will not be taught towards until 3-4 grade curriculum.
Participate in a group learning project using digital tools to solve a problem. (3c)
Example:
The students brainstorm a product in the room that they could improve. Students then take iPads and take pictures of this item. Students will then use a drawing program to draw their improvements or changes to the product. Students will present their solutions to the class for feedback.
Resources:
None
Create a collection of artifacts using multiple platforms such as paper, project, presentation, video, or verbal demonstration. (3c)- READING, SOCIAL STUDIES
Example:
Students will complete their Science Fair project using multiple platforms.
Resources:
None
Explore a real-world issue or problem and develop solutions to the issue or problem. (3d)
Example:
Students will watch a story online about the needs of their community. Students will brainstorm a list of projects that they want to help with. Students will fundraise if necessary to create a solution to the problem.
Resources: