Creation: Tool of Choice (Canva) Grade 3

ISTE Standards
Creative Communicator: I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.
EdTech Standards
Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)
Core Standards
Reading: Literature Standard 2
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

I used a tool from Canva to do my Creation tool of choice. This tool was really cool, you were kinda creating a little online book. The way that I used it was basically to tell a story of what I do at Disneyland. This tool would be great for students to retell a story by creating their own online book. This way I would be able to make sure they are understanding what we are learning about.

I like how creative students can get with this. They are able to tell stories in their own way, which would make learning more fun. I always enjoyed getting to create my own things especially when I didn't have to actually draw them because I am not a very good artist. It is also fun for kids to think outside of the box and come up with new and creative ways to tell their stories. For any students interested, they could also use this tool outside of class for a journal, book, or just for fun in their day to day lives.

It connects to the standards because they are communicating creatively, they are using technology to publish activities and create knowledge, and they can recount stories using this tool. They are able to explain these things in their own way, which I believe is the best way to learn. Since you know how you learn best, it is good to create something that you understand and can study from. It is also fun for kids to think outside of the box and come up with creative ways to tell their stories.

Canva Creation Tool

 

Collaberate: Tool of Choice (Google Hangouts) Grade 3-6

ISTE Standards
Global Collaborator: I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others and work effectively in teams using digital tools.
EdTech Standards
Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)
Core Standards
Standard 2
The students will adopt health-promoting and risk-reducing behaviors to prevent substance abuse.

I really enjoyed exploring this tool. The way that I imagined this being used in my classroom was for a police officer to talk to the class. For the standards it fits because it is understanding others and using digital tools, it uses web tools to communication and creating more knowledge, and in this case would help the students know how to avoid substance abuse because the police officer would talk them through it. This tool is very easy to use and I love what google has to offer because you have so many tools all in one place. Not only could you use this for a police officer face to face, but you could also have an author, artist, athlete, etc. talk to your class as well.

It is important for kids to learn from police officers about how to stay safe. They will learn a lot of different ways to keep themselves safe, and they can get creative and figure out other ways to keep them safe. This helps with that higher order of thinking as they come up with ways to stay safe as well. I remember when my class had a police officer come in and talk about some of the major dangers going on around us. Substance abuse is definitely one of those dangers today. Having the officer warn them will help them prepare for what will be coming in their life. Although it does not apply to school directly, it will definitely affect their schooling if they get into the wrong habits.

This tool is great to be in touch with more than one person because you are able to make groups of people as well. This would be great for collaborating with the other teachers as well. I believe that will be very important because you have to keep all the students on a similar track and in order to do that you have to be in contact with the other teachers in your grade. I'm happy I was able to find this tool for my tool of choice project. It is something I would like to carry over into my classroom in the future.



Google Hangouts

Communicate: Tool of Choice Grade 3 (Edmodo)

ISTE Standards
Creative Communicator:
I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.
EdTech Standards
Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)
Utah Core Standards
Reading: Literature Standard 1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

This tool was really great to use because there are multiple tools all in one! I was able to make notes for my students, assignments, quizzes, and polls. I used this to create an assignment for students to read an article, then they will take the quiz and answer the poll to test their knowledge. This connects with the standards of reading and understanding text, using technology to create activities, and using the tool to communicate. This tool will be great to use in the classroom because it is quick and easy for teachers and students. The poll is very useful as well because it shows the percentage of the classroom and their feelings on the article. This tool is something I would definitely consider using in my classroom. It is great because it can just be for you and your students to use. It also saves paper for these assignments as well and helps the students learn how to use computers and technology in a helpful way. I really enjoyed how simple it was to create quizzes and post them onto the page in a matter of seconds. I am glad I found this tool for my tool of choice!



Miss Smith's EdModo Page

AnswerGarden Grade 5

ISTE Standards
Creative Communicator:
I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats, and digital media.
EdTech Standards
Standard 5
Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom.
Utah Core Standards
Standard 6
The students will understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the likelihood of physical and mental wellness

I like using this tool. It is easy to use and you are able to see if students are understanding the concept. I used this tool for a health related class. The question I posed was... "What are 3 things I can do to live a healthy lifestyle?" This question gives students the opportunity to think about what they can personally do in their day to day life. An example of what the students could put as their answers are, Exercise for 60 min., Eat a healthy breakfast, Only have 1 hour of screen time. As students come up with answers of what they can do, they are more likely to do what they have answered.This tool is very easy to use for teachers and students. Students could also see what their peers say and then are able to use what they have said to create a healthier lifestyle and broaden their perspective. The tools listed above relate to the tool for these reasons. ISTE: the students are communicating using this tool to express what they believe will create a healthy lifestyle for them. EdTech: They are using a web tool to communicate and create knowledge for those around them.
Utah Core Standards: Students are learning about how to have a healthy diet and exercise and expressing what they have learned. This tool will definitely be one that I consider using in my classroom so that my students can express what they have learned.
Answer Garden