We do a lot of tech integration with our primary grades. As far as "tools" =
the main software titles we use are:
Pixie 2 (an open ended drawing program from tech for learning), Neighborhoo=
d Map Machine 2.0 and Graph Club 2.0 (both from Tom Snyder), and Microworld=
s, Jr. (from LCSI). Kidspiration is a software title that we don't currentl=
y use, but I have some teachers piloting it in their classrooms. I used it =
extensively when I taught 2nd grade at a Title I school.=20
Each of these titles are what I call "blank page" software. The starting pa=
ge is blank and the possibilities are endless. The titles also include exce=
llent project starters, integration ideas, and subject specific activities =
that even "non techie" teachers can easily use and integrate into their cur=
riculum.
If you would like specific project examples for grades K-2, let me know. I'=
m always happy to share!
~Jayme
Jayme Johnson
Director of Academic Technology
Village School
780 Swarthmore Avenue
Pacific Palisades, California 90272
310-459-8411 x120
http://www.village-school.org
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EDU] On Behalf Of Ademola Popoola
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:59 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Primary School Technologies
All,
Our Primary School Head (Gr.K-2) would very much like to have her teachers
incorporate more technology into what they're already doing in the
classroom. My depth of knowledge relating to tech tools for this age-group
is mostly lacking. I'm more familiar with tools geared toward Grades 3 and
up.
I'd like to throw out there - what technology integration tools are you
currently using in your K-2 grades? What tools do your teachers find benefi=
t
the kids and the teacher?
One of the nifty tools I've run into is the Teachermate, offered by Innovat=
ions
for Learning <http://www.innovationsforlearning.org>.
I appreciate all insight; and thanks in advance.
--=20
Ademola Popoola
Sacred Heart Schools Chicago
www.shschicago.org
apopoola@shschicago.org
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