Technology

=Technology=

If you have a technology related lesson or activity and are willing to share it, post it here! If you would like to keep it as a grade-level activity, just let us know!
 * Teacher Created Lessons and Activities:**


 * Learn some of the basic MS Word Shortcuts. This helps when a student's toolbar is missing or need a quick fix (CTRL Z = zoom back, otherwise known as "undo" while CTRL Y = yikes, meaning you zoomed back too far! *L*) [[file:MS Word Shortcuts.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower


 * For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, show this PowerPoint to your students. While they view the images I play his "I have a Dream" speech. [[file:MLK.ppt]] Created by Mrs. Brower


 * PowerPoints
 * Here are two different types of outlines that can be used for planning what will be on each slide.[[file:Outline.doc]] [[file:Big Outline.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower
 * This is an example of a rubric for a PP project. Feel free to adjust it to fit your needs! [[file:PowerPoint Presentation Rubric.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower
 * Here is an easy, introduction to PowerPoints. I used this with 3rd graders when I taught computer lab. [[file:PP Spring from scratch.doc]] [[file:Spring.ppt]] Created by Mrs. Brower
 * As students are finishing up their PP project, give them this checklist to check for errors. [[file:PPchecklist.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower


 * MS Publisher
 * Basic instructions for Publisher [[file:Publisher.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower
 * Basic instructions for a MS Publisher Card[[file:Pub Card.doc]] Created by Mrs. Brower

Then try blogging with your class, creating and using a wiki or webpage, design a webquest, make podcasts...the possibilities are endless! Jill and Jenn have taken some great technology-related classes and can help answer questions or at least get you pointed in the right direction!! Check out [|Edusccapes] for some of these great online courses!
 * Feel like being Adventuresome?!?**


 * [|Mrs. Brower's Class Blog] - completely moderated by the teacher, nothing shows up on the web without my approval


 * [|Mrs. Brower's Class Page] - students use this page to get to assigned activities or just explore "safe" areas


 * If you have created something or know of a great resource created by another teacher, please share it here!


 * Helpful Websites:**


 * [|REAL: Relevant, Engaging, Authentic Learning through Technology Integration] - Want to learn more about how you can engage your students? Check out Annette Lamb's online workshop and before you know it, you'll be keeping it REAL with your students!


 * [|Technology Tips for All Teachers] - Blog by Scott Walker full of great technology tips and ideas!


 * [|Classroom 2.0] - Social network for those interested in Web 2.0 technologies and collaborative technologies.


 * [|Virtual Field Trips] - Take your students on a virtual field trip! Lots of opportunities to "get out" and explore!


 * *Added 12/14* [|Great Sites for Teachers] - Find holiday activities, worksheets, fun activities, and much more!