I think my biggest question is: Is there a quick way to get parents trained on the basics of the activboard and the action in the activities? Is there a nice little instruction sheet already developed that I could work from?
Besides that, my brain is basically full right now...I'm sure I'll come up with lots more questions as the school year gets closer. How accessible are you guys??? :)
I agree with Crissy right off the bat - how accessible are you all during the school year (when everyone gets busy and everything gets crazy!)? Other than that, is there an easy shortcut to make for the kids to access their folders? I deal with 1st graders and it is difficult to get them to save stuff in the correct spot. I guarantee I will have TONS more questions about the active board once I get mine installed. . . Oh, one more thing - how do you make links and embed them in the file/folder? That's it for now.
I'm kind of with Crissy-what are some parent involvement hints? My parents for the most part approve of the technology, but I'd love to have some ideas for how to involve the "reluctant" ones to help them see the value in what we are moving towards.
Also, I know some people use parents in the computer lab-what do you do with them? Do you train them on how to help, let em do whatever?
I would LOVE an ACTIVboard FAQ document with some "higher level" board tips -- i.e. making containers, "bouncing back" an object if it is placed in the wrong container,hiding objects/text behind other objects, etc. I have seen these "tricks" performed, but when I go to make my own flipcharts, my mind blanks.
I also would appreciate an overview of what assignments are going to be expected of us throughout the school year.
I feel pretty confident with Excel, word and even ActivBook, but I don't know how to create the flipcharts. Will we learn more about flipcharts and where can we access flipcharts that teachers (in our district) have already created?
I guess just the basics...I still need to know how to actually create my own flipcart for the ActiveBoard. I am starting to understand how to manipulate already created flipcarts, but still need to know the basics to create my own. This tech training has been wonderful; I have learned a ton!!! :)
How do you find really good,relevant, reading level appropriate online sources for KIDS? I am looking for search engine recommendations, keyword hints, subscriptions, etc.
I would also love to have access to a resource like UnitedStreaming (online video library for educators). Any suggestions for finding good, appropriate video content to support curriculum?
Is there any place to get help remembering how to do different things in all the programs we've been shown? (Like a troubleshooting guide or help section)
I know we can get help from the resident experts in our own buildings, but they aren't always accessible.
I have embedded many links to kidspiration and hidden text in a flipchart that I want students to be able to access back at school from student computers...
How can I ensure all the files and links will transfer successfully?
I will have more questions as we go but I will be sure to call Leslie at home on Saturday mornings with those.
I have so many things in my head right now, that I'm sure how to ask the right questions! I completed my first scaffold, and I can't wait to try it out. I will be emailing and calling you, especially when I want to try creating something on Excel or using EdClass. Thanks for the wonderful information and guidance so far. I have learned so much!
Differentiating between the various software-how do I know which is the right fit for what I want to do? Is there a cheat sheet with a quick run down of what each application can do? I'm still confused about the scaffold and how I'm supposed to decide if what I am doing is worth it. Do we have examples of good lessons with comments by y'all to point out what is good? And some non-examples as well? Sorry to all y'all for being late today-I set my alarm to take a quick nap and it didn't go off. Happy last night:)
This may be a little boring, given all of the exciting tech stuff we've been doing, but I'd love to hear some tips and tricks for teaching keyboarding to my students. I use All the Right Type and the kids enjoy it for the first month or so, but it doesn't seem particularly effective, at least for my 3rd graders. Do we need to worry about giving them practice in "proper" touch-typing, or should we just give them lots and lots of practice with word processing and let the skills come as they will?
How are other administrators using the technology themselves, especially things like ActiveBoards? Not just supporting teacher use, but imbedding them in the work that they do?
Being unique because I teach so many kids I wonder what the best approach for file organization. When I do have students complete work digitally, I don't have the luxury of time to have kids figure out where their files should be saved. It needs to be easy and fast.
I have a set of ActiveVotes and I have seen one person's way of using these in the classroom (Tia's), but I would like to know more about how other people integrate the use of them into their daily routine.
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I think my biggest question is: Is there a quick way to get parents trained on the basics of the activboard and the action in the activities? Is there a nice little instruction sheet already developed that I could work from?
Besides that, my brain is basically full right now...I'm sure I'll come up with lots more questions as the school year gets closer. How accessible are you guys??? :)
Only one more day (tear...)
~Crissy
I agree with Crissy right off the bat - how accessible are you all during the school year (when everyone gets busy and everything gets crazy!)? Other than that, is there an easy shortcut to make for the kids to access their folders? I deal with 1st graders and it is difficult to get them to save stuff in the correct spot. I guarantee I will have TONS more questions about the active board once I get mine installed. . . Oh, one more thing - how do you make links and embed them in the file/folder? That's it for now.
I'm kind of with Crissy-what are some parent involvement hints? My parents for the most part approve of the technology, but I'd love to have some ideas for how to involve the "reluctant" ones to help them see the value in what we are moving towards.
Also, I know some people use parents in the computer lab-what do you do with them? Do you train them on how to help, let em do whatever?
How do I create a flipchart on my ActivBoard?
I would LOVE an ACTIVboard FAQ document with some "higher level" board tips -- i.e. making containers, "bouncing back" an object if it is placed in the wrong container,hiding objects/text behind other objects, etc. I have seen these "tricks" performed, but when I go to make my own flipcharts, my mind blanks.
I also would appreciate an overview of what assignments are going to be expected of us throughout the school year.
Thanks! :)
I feel pretty confident with Excel, word and even ActivBook, but I don't know how to create the flipcharts. Will we learn more about flipcharts and where can we access flipcharts that teachers (in our district) have already created?
I guess just the basics...I still need to know how to actually create my own flipcart for the ActiveBoard. I am starting to understand how to manipulate already created flipcarts, but still need to know the basics to create my own. This tech training has been wonderful; I have learned a ton!!! :)
How do you find really good,relevant, reading level appropriate online sources for KIDS? I am looking for search engine recommendations, keyword hints, subscriptions, etc.
I would also love to have access to a resource like UnitedStreaming (online video library for educators). Any suggestions for finding good, appropriate video content to support curriculum?
Dana Verhoff
Is there any place to get help remembering how to do different things in all the programs we've been shown? (Like a troubleshooting guide or help section)
I know we can get help from the resident experts in our own buildings, but they aren't always accessible.
I have embedded many links to kidspiration and hidden text in a flipchart that I want students to be able to access back at school from student computers...
How can I ensure all the files and links will transfer successfully?
I will have more questions as we go but I will be sure to call Leslie at home on Saturday mornings with those.
I have so many things in my head right now, that I'm sure how to ask the right questions! I completed my first scaffold, and I can't wait to try it out. I will be emailing and calling you, especially when I want to try creating something on Excel or using EdClass. Thanks for the wonderful information and guidance so far. I have learned so much!
Differentiating between the various software-how do I know which is the right fit for what I want to do? Is there a cheat sheet with a quick run down of what each application can do?
I'm still confused about the scaffold and how I'm supposed to decide if what I am doing is worth it. Do we have examples of good lessons with comments by y'all to point out what is good? And some non-examples as well?
Sorry to all y'all for being late today-I set my alarm to take a quick nap and it didn't go off. Happy last night:)
This may be a little boring, given all of the exciting tech stuff we've been doing, but I'd love to hear some tips and tricks for teaching keyboarding to my students. I use All the Right Type and the kids enjoy it for the first month or so, but it doesn't seem particularly effective, at least for my 3rd graders. Do we need to worry about giving them practice in "proper" touch-typing, or should we just give them lots and lots of practice with word processing and let the skills come as they will?
How are other administrators using the technology themselves, especially things like ActiveBoards? Not just supporting teacher use, but imbedding them in the work that they do?
Being unique because I teach so many kids I wonder what the best approach for file organization. When I do have students complete work digitally, I don't have the luxury of time to have kids figure out where their files should be saved. It needs to be easy and fast.
I'd like to know when ActivBoard classes will be offered throughout the school year so I can continue to hone my nascent skills.
A higher level quick Facts sheet would also be helpful - for example: 10 frequently used higher level ActivBoard skills.
Thank you.
I have a set of ActiveVotes and I have seen one person's way of using these in the classroom (Tia's), but I would like to know more about how other people integrate the use of them into their daily routine.
Will this ever get any easier?
How am I going to ever remember all I have learned?!
Will I someday be a Techno-Goddess like Leslie?
Are you (most esteemed ITP Leaders) "on call" 24/7?
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