Project+Planning


 * Project Planning**


 * Content first.
 * Become familiar with online tools and obtain subscriptions and passwords.
 * Keep databases of passwords and usernames.
 * Decide which tools are appropriate for a project.
 * Determine skills needed to successfully navigate each interface.
 * Set access for each program.
 * Provide instruction, practice and examples.
 * Demonstrate password organization.
 * Give students TIME to complete tasks.
 * LOAD RESOURCES INTO FOLDERS - MUSIC CLIPS, VIDEO, IMAGES


 * Technology tools and resources**
 * 1) SKYPE, KIDBLOG, VOICE THREAD, ZOOBURST, WIKI SPACES
 * 2) Webcam, computer lab, flip cameras, cameras
 * 3) Password management, security, digital citizenship & internet safety (key pieces that can potentially be time consuming)


 * WEB TOOLS: **

Animoto - create tutorial videos, student created projects, share projects.

Go! Animate - Create short animation videos to present information.

Voice Thread - Sharing space, communication and feedback. []

Voki - Create characters and add voice via text, or voice. Embed and use for discussions, introductions and instructions.

Comic Strips - Storyboard planning and organization. Final project presentations. Read, Write and Think - Comic Creator

Graphic Novel Makers - Create stories and share ideas. Final presentation or collaboration.

My Story Maker []

Zimmer Twins

BIG UNIVERSE

Glogster []

Storybird []

Story Jumper - Publish your own children's book. Set up a class account, students can created and share stories in a safe virtual classroom.

ZooBurst - 3-D story book tool to create stories using your own photos and 3-D images to share. []

Kidblog- Safe blogging environment. Good introduction to blogging. []

Wiki - Keep us organized and on task. Serves as a reminder for directions and procedures. i.e. The time difference. []

BIG HUGE LABS

Skype - for teacher planning and communication, introduce students to web pals. []


 * HELPFUL RESOURCES:**

Passwords for Voki []

PowerPoint [] Free for teachers produced by ACT360 Media Ltd.

APPS ANIMOTO BRAIN POP CLASS DOJO DIIGO BROWSER DROPBOX GLOGSTER KIDBLOG LITTLE BIRD TALES MY STORY-BOOK MAKER FOR KIDS SOCRATIVE (STUDENT AND TEACHER) SPELLCITY SMILEBOX VOICE THREAD ZIMMER TWINS ZOOBURST

Open several windows at one time. Minimize windows.
 * Teach prerequisite skills: