technology or bust!

Technology or Bust!Erika Reed

LIBS 602/VAASL Conference8/1/14

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Who Am I?

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Why Technology?

Why Technology?

What are the Benefits of Technology?

• Focus• Excitement• Self Directed Lessons• Preparation

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Let’s Dive Right In!!!

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• Piktochart• Voki• Animoto• Narrable

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Piktochart

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Why Piktochart?Functionality & Limitations

Easy to UseInfographic gallery Resource and blog Free account is limited Images unclear

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Piktochart in the K-5 Classroom

• Grade 2- SS.2.1 The student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the life of the North American Indians.

• Grade 3- SS.3.2 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in ancient Greece

• Grade 5- SCI.5.7 The student will understand basic life processes and anatomy of plants through inquiry (SOL 4.4)

Questions on Piktochart?

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Voki

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Why Voki?Functionality and Limitations

Easy to create avatarFree for individuals Lesson plan ideas Difficult to embed Choices for avatar limited

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Voki in the K-5 Classroom• Grade K- SS.K.1.1 Describe the role of individuals in communities. (K.8)

• Grade 1- SCI.1.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations. (SOL 1.1)

• Grade 4- Character trait Voki

Questions on Voki?

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Animoto

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Why Animoto?Functionality and Limitations

• Easy to use• Great features • Easy to share • Time restrictions

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Animoto in the K-5 Classroom• Grade 1- SCI.1.7 The student will investigate and understand weather

and seasonal changes. (SOL 1.7)

• Grade 2- SCI.2.2.2 Explain basic weather phenomena and common storms.

• Grade 5- SS.5.8 The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of life in Virginia in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Questions on Animoto?

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Narrable

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Why Narrable?Functionality and Limitations

User friendlyFree Great examples Hard to find any limitations

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Narrable in the K-5 Classroom• Grade 1- Class book on Character traits

• Grade 2- SCI.2.4.1 Explain the life cycle of various animals.

• Grade 4-ELA.4.1.1 Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups.

Questions on Narrable?

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THANK YOU!!!!

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