Fourth and fifth grade teachers all have Chromebooks to use on a daily basis to experiment with and gain understanding of what your students are using. I encourage you to do this now, as this initiative progresses it will become a requirement- you'll be ahead of the game. If you do not have a Chromebook currently, please begin using the Chrome browser exclusively (unless there is a site that doesn't allow for it) so you can at least learn the general ideas behind the Chrome system. |
Using your Chromebook (or Chrome browser if you don't have a Chromebook) be sure you're signed in with your "@cusd3.net" account, and follow the instructions below. If you see an orange link, click on it and read the content provided.
Each time you think about using a new tool with your students it should go through some evaluation process; whether a rubric like this one, or a process of your own. We do not want to waste our or our students' time with unengaging, busywork that just happens to be on a computer- we're looking for transformation instead of just substitution.
Take a look at the SAMR graphic below and write a comment on this page (scroll down to comment/reply). Include one way you use substitution in your classroom already and one way you use one of the higher-order
- Locate the Chrome Web store and open it. This store contains Web Apps.
(Help your neighbors locate it if they're having troubles; learning where these items are is part of the deal. :) - Think of a subject area where your students could use a little supplemental practice or a tool to help them with content (e.g. a note-taking, spelling, organization, brainstorming, etc.)
- Take at least 10 minutes to search through the Web Store for an app that might help your students with the subject area you identified earlier. Install at least two and explore the app to see which one you like best.
- Once you've found the app you think is best, complete instructions on this Educational App Evaluation Tool.
- When you complete the instructions on the evaluation, go to "File" >> "Download As">> "PDF document"
The file has been made into a PDF file now and is located in your "Downloads" folder. - Share this PDF file with me using Google Drive.
Each time you think about using a new tool with your students it should go through some evaluation process; whether a rubric like this one, or a process of your own. We do not want to waste our or our students' time with unengaging, busywork that just happens to be on a computer- we're looking for transformation instead of just substitution.
Take a look at the SAMR graphic below and write a comment on this page (scroll down to comment/reply). Include one way you use substitution in your classroom already and one way you use one of the higher-order