Thursday, December 5, 2019

Final presentation




Growth Chart


My goals:


To use technology to help my students and children to stay more organized and engaged.
To use technology to help students reach their highest potential.
To become more knowledgeable about technology.

Educational Goal: 

Enhance student learning through specially integrated technology.

Michelle’s Growth Chart


KEY:
Teacher Resource
Parent Resource
Teacher/parent Resource
Teacher App
Admin app
Student App 
Teacher & student App

Blogs/Websites

Name/Title
Use
Why I like it
URL
Teachers Pay
Teachers
lesson plans, activity lists, song books, printables, experimentsetc. We are paying teachers. Lots of free content too.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/



Children can watch videos, play games, learn about animals, nature and the world around them.Great resource for information

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

NYT List of Books
Books that teach young children about empathyGood quality books :)https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/books/review/why-am-i-me-paige-britt-empathy-children.html
Google Earth
Social StudiesInteractive 2D and 3D worldwide maps.https://www.google.com/earth
Zoho 
Notebook AppUseful if I get an iPad for the classroom. Observations can be sent directly to my pc. https://www.zoho.com/notebook/
Ikea Place
Virtual furnitureIt’s just freaking cool.
SmallSeoTools
Image to textTurning handwritten notes into text so I could transfer my observations into computer for parent-teacher conferenceshttps://smallseotools.com/image-to-text-converter/
RoomSketcher
Virtual room designFun + 3D. Use to plan out classroom layout before school starts!
QR Code Creator
Creating QR codes for book recordings!Free and super simple. https://www.qr-code-generator.com/
Understood
Information on activities for children.Empathy games for next year. www.Understood.org
BrainPop
a group of educational websites with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12 (ages 6 to 17), together with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music.Fun, easy to use, kids love ithttps://www.brainpop.com/
Funbrain Junior
a part of Family Education Network, helps younger kids develop math, early literacy, and problem-solving skills through fun learning games, stories, and printables. The site is designed so parents can sit and explore with their child, or to allow kids to navigate themselves.
https://www.funbrain.com/
Ed Shelf
Lots of educational apps, tools and websites
https://edshelf.com
No Time for
Flashcards
How to save circletime list. Focuses on how to manage time and expectations at the beginning of the year. https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2015/06/how-to-save-circle-time-ideas-for-preschool.html
Milk and Honey
Kindergarten
Aimed at kindergartenEasy to access informationhttp://milkandhoneykindergarten.blogspot.com/2016/12/
Appropriate
technology
in the
Montessori
classroom
Ways to use technology in the classroomEasy to access informationhttps://rebecalorenaedu.blogspot.com/2019/07/technology-admin.html
Marissa630
Using technology in classroomsGreat app reviewshttps://marissa630.blogspot.com/2018/04/


Youtube
Name
Use
Why I like it
URL
Animoto videos
Video math tutorials
www.animoto.com/education
Edutopia
Education ResourcesNumerous videos with education tips and tricks, student centered learninghttps://www.youtube.com/user/edutopia/videos
Flipped Teacher Training
Educator TutorialsTips on how to roll out new teaching techniqueshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzm6PZOr6iCgKt_j6-VjFAg
Ted-ed
Education videosVideos/Ted talks about many different topicshttps://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation
Google for Education
TutorialsVideos about latest google education toolshttps://www.youtube.com/user/eduatgoogle
Be Like Buddy
ResourceSocial stories for children. https://www.youtube.com/user/belikebuddy

Apps

Title/ Channel 
Use
Why I like it
URL

Class Dojo
Classroom ManagementTeachers can keep track of student behavior and be in contact with parents.https://www.classdojo.com/
Freshbooks
cloud based accounting designed exclusively for the self employed.
easyhttps://www.freshbooks.com/
Kidreports
KidReports revolutionizes parent engagement and classroom management. allows you to save time, money, grow enrollment and work seamlessly.https://kidreports.com/
KidsA-Z
Engaging Learning Environment and Teacher Management HubPersonalized learning across various areashttps://www.learninga-z.com/site/products/kidsa-z/overview
Seesaw
Parent communication/portfoliosEasy to set-up and use. Can use to easily and quickly communicate with parents

https://web.seesaw.me/

Voicethread
TutorialsAnother great website for students to build their own tutorialshttp://voicethread.com

People

Name
Use
Why I like it
URL
Jackie
everything you need to create themed centers, build students character, teach social-emotional skills and set up your classroom
https://pocketofpreschool.com/about-me/
Teacher Tom
Fun to readHonest, down to earthhttp://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/
Susan
Ideas for themes
https://www.kidsparkz.com/news-blog

Cyber Bullying and Ergonomics. 
Name
Use
Why I like it
URL
KidsHealth
CyberbullyingInformation, signs, and effects of bullying, and how parents can help. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cyberbullying.html
Stop Bullying
Provides information from various government agencies on bullying, cyberbullying, prevention and response.Information about the different forms of bullying, how to prevent it and when to intervene.https://www.stopbullying.gov
SpineUniverse



Kids+pediatrics
Ergonomics



Computer ergonomics
Articles about ergonomics.


Doctors advice
https://www.spineuniverse.com/wellness/ergonomics/all

https://kidspluspgh.com/doctors-notes/computer-ergonomics/
Smith System





Family education





Kids Health


Ergonomics





Slouch potatoes-kids, computers and ergonomics


Screentime guidlines for preschoolers
How seating ergonomics affects learning.




Learn how to protect your kids from computer-related injuries.


The link I send to parents when they ask about how much screen time we use
https://smithsystem.com/smithfiles/2014/08/06/seating-ergonomics-affect-learning/

https://www.familyeducation.com/life/online-games/slouch-potatoes-kids-computers-ergonomics

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/screentime-preschool.html
Reading MA public school bullying form


State resources for bullying and cyberbullying


Connect Safely



To report bullying



Resources to refer to




Parents guide to cyberbullying
Easy way to report issues



Current and for our specific state



For parents but teachers can use it too
https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/IfM964l810s8ha0f8ebtPV

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/berkshire-district-attorneys-office


https://www.connectsafely.org/cyberbullying/