COURSE PROJECT
Technology & Resources
Thinkport Education
a collection of preformatted
graphic organizers that you
can integrate into activities
and lesson plans
http://www.thinkport.org/graphic-organizers.html
great for quick
lessons without
technology
bubbl.us
a free & simple website
where students can brainstorm
and create simple concept maps
little fluff
simple
quick
Wordle
Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text.
different
color schemes
different
layouts
various
fonts
Kidspiration
a great program to help students
make visual connections and
develop strong thinking skills
students can
express creativity
easily format
text
can add
pictures
21st Century Skills
reader's
theatre
student
writing samples
students sharing individual
work with the class
teacher facilitated
literature circles
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
math rotations
with word problems
exit slips
with student
explanations
Learning centers
Graphic Organizers
Word Cloud
a visual depiction of a set of
words in a piece of writing
draw
conclusions
brainstorm
topics for writing
use to summarize
a unit
Problem & Solution Map
a way to visualize
the problem & solution
students can fill out
a map with ideas prior
to writing their own
short story
a
can be used
during and after
reading
can help with
comprehension
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/story_maps
Concept Map
can organize information
relating to the main idea
or theme of the story
Organize ideas into categories
have students brainstorm
topics for writing
use as a prereading strategy
to have students brainstorm
what they already know about
a topic
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/concept_maps
Standards
National Education
Technology Standards
for Students
Creativity & Innovation
Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge, and develop
innovative products and processes using
technology
Critical Thinking &
Problem Solving
Students use critical thinking skills
to plan and conduct research, manage
projects, solve problems, and make
informed decisions using appropriate
digital tools and resources
Communication & Collaboration
Students can use digital media and
environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a
distance, to support individual learning
and contribute to the learning of others
Kentucky Academic
Standards
http://education.ky.gov/curriculum/standards/kyacadstand/Documents/Kentucky%20Academic%20Standards_Final-9%2011%2015.pdf
Classroom Overview & Philosophy
Philosophy
My Teaching Philosophy
Kindergarten
Curriculum
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/Content/792
Grade:
Self-contained, half day
Kindergarten
