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Technology or Bust!Erika Reed
LIBS 602/VAASL Conference8/1/14
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Who Am I?
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Why Technology?
Why Technology?
What are the Benefits of Technology?
• Focus• Excitement• Self Directed Lessons• Preparation
Image Credit Kuilman, Arne; 2011, August 11, “Tech Overload” http://energyblog.nationalgeographic.com/2011/08/01/we-all-love-technology-but-are-not-so-sure-about-science/; Flickr Creative Commons license.Citation:Honeycutt, Timothy. (2013, October 8.) “Technology in the Classroom.: The Benefits of Blended Learning. National Math and Science Initiative Blog. http://www.nms.org/Blog/TabId/58/PostId/188/technology-in-the-classroom-the-benefits-of-blended-learning.aspx
Let’s Dive Right In!!!
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• Piktochart• Voki• Animoto• Narrable
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Piktochart
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Why Piktochart?Functionality & Limitations
Easy to UseInfographic gallery Resource and blog Free account is limited Images unclear
www.piktochart.com
Piktochart in the K-5 Classroom
• Grade 2- SS.2.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the life of the North American Indians.
• Grade 3- SS.3.2 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in ancient Greece
• Grade 5- SCI.5.7 The student will understand basic life processes and anatomy of plants through inquiry (SOL 4.4)
Questions on Piktochart?
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Voki
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Why Voki?Functionality and Limitations
Easy to create avatarFree for individuals Lesson plan ideas Difficult to embed Choices for avatar limited
www.voki.com
Voki in the K-5 Classroom• Grade K- SS.K.1.1 Describe the role of individuals in communities. (K.8)
• Grade 1- SCI.1.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations. (SOL 1.1)
• Grade 4- Character trait Voki
Questions on Voki?
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Animoto
Video of library:
http://animoto.com/play/l0Qf1Z035xcrDAJ2J4cN6A
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Why Animoto?Functionality and Limitations
• Easy to use• Great features • Easy to share • Time restrictions
www.animoto.com
Animoto in the K-5 Classroom• Grade 1- SCI.1.7 The student will investigate and understand weather
and seasonal changes. (SOL 1.7)
• Grade 2- SCI.2.2.2 Explain basic weather phenomena and common storms.
• Grade 5- SS.5.8 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in Virginia in the 20th and 21st centuries.
Questions on Animoto?
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Why Narrable?Functionality and Limitations
User friendlyFree Great examples Hard to find any limitations
www.narrable.com
Narrable in the K-5 Classroom• Grade 1- Class book on Character traits
• Grade 2- SCI.2.4.1 Explain the life cycle of various animals.
• Grade 4-ELA.4.1.1 Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups.
Questions on Narrable?
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THANK YOU!!!!
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