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Thursday, April 25, 2019

New Technology Tips for the Classroom

It would have been so nice to have an iPad in the classroom when I was going to school, especially for math. New Technology makes learning for students’ fun. There are numerous educational apps available.

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1. Coding (aka) Programming

According to edutopia.org Coding is not just something of the past, but something that has started in the elementary schools. It is programming that is fun for the students. They further add that coding may include interactive games or even animations. I recall when my grandson graduated from elementary to middle school a song that he created and coded was played during their graduation. I was so proud of him.


2. Wheel of Choices

Did you know that according to Amber at minds in bloom.com she uses an app in the classroom that is based on a wheel of choices. There is no more boring seat-work. It gives the students a chance to move and be a little silly. There are a variety of ways to use this app in the classroom such as giving rewards, voting for read aloud, indoor recess games, and much more.

3. Computer Days

Did you know that some schools actually have a computer days? Normally cellphones must be turned off. During computer days they will have a class where they are aloud to bring their devices and play games during that class period.




4. Skype in the Classroom

Skying in the classroom is a tool that can be used for inviting an author to discuss a book, sharing a project, putting on a performance, and much more according to teachtrainlove.com

5. Chromebooks

Exactly what are chromebooks? Chromebooks are laptops for work and play. Some schools are giving chromebooks to their students. The students are allow to take the laptops home and may have homework on them as well. There are various projects they can do such as choosing a book and listening to the story, practice math skill, create a classroom blog, practice geography skills, and much more.

6. Governor Whittmer’s Budget-Education

Did you know that Governor Whittmer’s Budget for Michigan education is for K-12 and includes special education, low-income, and career and technical education for students. This is awesome, because children are the future.

7. Search Engines for Kids

Did you know that according to educatorstechnology.com there are search engines designed specifically for kids? They are as follows: kidzsearch.com, kidrex.org., kidtopia.info, teachthechildrenwell.com, GoGooligans.com, and kidsclick.org.,

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Whitmer’s budget proposal to include spending increase for K-12education

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Sylvia Graceforagypsy.com said...

Isn't it just crazy how coding is being taught in elementary school? Just blows my mind! Thanks for linking up with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty 38