A course for teachers on using OneDriveChristine Kurcoba, Data & Curriculum Coordinator in Elmira City School DistrictGrade(s): K-2Subject(s): AnyTechnology Used: Schoology LMSCohort: 2022This project details how I have used our LMS platform, Schoology, to help share important information with staff. It has become a one stop area that houses information regarding curriculum, assessments, resources as well as information from our administrators.
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Raz-PlusKelly Palmer, Data & Curriculum Coordinator in Elmira City School DistrictGrade(s): K-2Subject(s): AnyTechnology Used: Schoology LMSCohort: 2022In order to best support teachers and families during the pandemic closure and while on remote learning models, our team of Data Curriculum Coordinators (DCCs) created tutorials of digital programs and “how to” steps with our school district's Learning Management System Schoology. These tutorials came in many forms (Word documents called “cheat sheets”, video tutorials and powerpoints). Here is an example of one tutorial of a digital program called Raz-Plus, a program offered through Learning A-Z.
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First Grade Writing with SeeSawAvery Forcier-Rodabaugh, First grade Teacher (Elmira)Grade(s): 1Subject(s): ELATechnology Used: SeeSaw; iPads; Promethean BoardCohort: 2022After demonstrating comfort with iPads and SeeSaw, students were asked to write and draw in their journals with pencils and crayons, and then take a picture and upload their work to SeeSaw to share with teachers, peers, and parents. Students and teachers then gathered as a whole group to review work submitted, comparing with a writing checklist and offering “glows and grows” to produce collaborative feedback.
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Using NearpodKathleen Nelson, 6th grade teacher (Elmira)Grade(s): 6Subject(s): ELATechnology Used: SeeSaw; iPads; Promethean BoardCohort: 2022After demonstrating comfort with iPads and SeeSaw, students were asked to write and draw in their journals with pencils and crayons, and then take a picture and upload their work to SeeSaw to share with teachers, peers, and parents. Students and teachers then gathered as a whole group to review work submitted, comparing with a writing checklist and offering “glows and grows” to produce collaborative feedback.
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Rethinking Substitute PlansNoelle Hodack & Allyson Moore, 7th grade math teachers, Elmira CityGrade(s): 7Subject(s): MathTechnology Used: EDpuzzleCohort: 2022Leaving meaningful substitute plans are the bane of every teacher’s existence. Edpuzzle to the rescue! We created Edpuzzle videos to deliver the instruction we had planned for the week. The videos contained purposeful questions throughout the lesson to keep students engaged.
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Modifications using NearpodNoelle Hodack & Allyson Moore, 7th grade math teachers, Elmira CityGrade(s): 7Subject(s): MathTechnology Used: NearpodCohort: 2022Providing modified instruction can be difficult. Using Nearpod, we discovered we could provide modifications for students who needed them without the entire class being aware. We did this by running two teacher-led Nearpods at the same time.
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Reading “A Long Walk to Water”Nicole Parson, 7th grade ELA teacher, Elmira CityGrade(s): 7Subject(s): ELATechnology Used: Schoology; Microsoft WordCohort: 2022As students read the novel “A Long Walk to Water”, they also did some group assignments requiring them to do some research and report what they learned using shared Microsoft Word documents.
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FlipGrid: Getting to Know YouHeather Hayes & Joel Cook, 5th grade teachers at Campbell-SavonaGrade(s): 5 Subject(s): Any Technology Used: FlipGrid Cohort: 2022We used flipgrid as a way to get to know each other at the beginning of the school year. The students first were able to play with Flipgrid to get to know the features. Then students were given a set of interview questions, they interviewed each other to practice before recording a video. After interviewing each other they recorded the interview using Flipgrid. While using Flipgrid and before turning their videos in, the students had the flexibility to be creative with their videos using the tools Flipgrid provided.VideoSlidesComments
Using Schoology to Support Substitute Teachers Sarah Welliver, Data & Curriculum Coordinator (Elmira)Grade(s): K-2 Subject(s): Any Technology Used: Schoology Cohort: 2022As quarantines and illnesses have created much longer periods fo time when classroom teachers are out of the classroom, substitutes become essential in continuing education, yet may not have access to the many electronic resources that teachers use. We ensured that substitutes could access all electronic materials used in the classroom in Schoology. VideoSlidesComments
How to Organize in Schoology Kat Love, 5th grade teacher (Elmira City)Grade(s): 5 Subject(s): Any Technology Used: Schoology Cohort: 2022[information coming soon]VideoSlidesComments
Readiness through NavianceMarivic Soper, 7th grade FACS-College & Careers (Elmira City)Grade(s): 7 Subject(s): F & C Science Technology Used: Naviance Cohort: 2022How to use the software Naviance to support students’ career explorations and choices.VideoSlidesComments
Schoology and Classkick LessonKelly Krause, 7th grade Family & Career Science teacher (Elmira City)Grade(s): 7 Subject(s): F & C Science Technology Used: - Cohort: 2022This experience was part of a unit focusing on the relationship between food and culture. Students did a research project on a cuisine of their choice, explaining its origins. VideoSlidesComments
Using i-ReadyCatherine Case, 5th grade teacher (Elmira)Grade(s): 5 Subject(s): ELA Technology Used: i-Ready Cohort: 2022i-Reading: Key features and Student Growth. Why my students and I love it! VideoSlidesComments
The Keeping QuiltAmy Heysham, 4th grade teacher (Elmira City)Grade(s): 4 Subject(s): Any Technology Used: Classkick Cohort: 2022Classkick was used to help students make sense of The Keeping Quilt story. VideoSlidesComments
Padlet Digitally-Rich PhonicsBryan Wolfe, Second grade Teacher (Bath)Grade(s): 2 Subject(s): ELA Technology Used: Padlet Cohort: 2022For this project, I created a student interactive, digitally-rich Padlet from a 2nd grade phonics lesson involving the short ‘a’ vowel sound. I implemented this lesson with a group of five second grade students.VideoSlidesComments
K-2 Check for UnderstandingMaureen Barr, Data & Curriculum Coordinator (Elmira)Grade(s): K-2Subject(s): Any Technology Used: iPads Cohort: 2022A “Check for Understanding” was created for use by K-2 students on their iPad for almost any lesson.VideoSlidesTeacher GuideComments