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Face the Facts, Laptops are Here to Stay
Integration Across the Curriculum
with Notebook Computers
Helmi Bromley [email protected] Stevens [email protected]
Fairfield Country Day SchoolFairfield, Connecticut USA
http://www.fairfieldcountryday.org
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Facilitate a smooth transition into grades six through nine laptop program
Familiarize boys with the different programs used at FCDS
Work out the “Toy vs. Tool”, let them explore
Demonstrate laptops effectiveness in a classroom setting
Demonstrate the value of using laptops to improve their performance, problem solving skills, and tap their creativity
Fairfield Country Day School
Kindergarten – 9th GradeMicrosoft Laptop School Since 1996
Laptops Grades 6-9
5th Grade Laptop Program started 2008
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Time, time, time!Cuts into instructionPutting out fires constantly (user errors)Chance that one might not be working
Helpful HintsThe boys always use the same laptop, helps with log-in time and responsibility. Make sure when locked up they are chargingDo not let the boys set personalized settingsEveryone has the same password
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Microsoft WordOneNoteInspirationPower PointGoogle DocsGoogle EarthMicrosoft Education PacketMicro WorldsPhoto Story
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Microsoft Word
Word Processor
Create Professional looking documents
Templates are underused:Flash cards Bingo to practice vocabulary wordsBrochures – 2 foldBookmarksNewspaperDaily JournalOutlines
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Microsoft Template Flash CardsCut & Fold
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Vocabulary Bingo
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Brochure 2 Fold
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Bookmarks
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Newspaper Temple with Instructions
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Newspaper
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Basic Outline
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DemonstrationDiagrammingGraphing
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Diagramming
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Graphing
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One NoteElectronic version of three-ring
binder
Gather "pages" from other applications
Pages can be moved inside the binder, annotated with a stylus, word-processing or drawing tools
Multimedia recordings and web links
Allows more than one person to work on the same page at the same time - making it a shared whiteboard tool as well.
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Create graphic organizersOrganize information into a coherent structureIntegrate information and show the relationship between concepts and elementsVisual learningActivate the right brainA vehicle for teaching thinking skillsNote takingBrainstorming
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Inspiration, One Note, and Word: Notes from One Note
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Cluster: From Inspiration
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Arranged: Inspiration: Top Down Tree
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Inspiration: Outline Form
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Word: Final Copy
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How To…”Make a Pizza”State ProjectsBook Report
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•Create and share your work online •Upload from and save to your desktop •Edit anytime, from anywhere •Share changes in real time •Files are stored securely online•It's FREE!
•Presentation•Document•Spreadsheet
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•Fly anywhere on Earth•View terrain•3D buildings•Galaxies in outer space to the canyons of the ocean• Geographical content•Save your toured places•Share with others. •Free Program
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Five Free Programs work with tablet laptops
Equation Writer
Ink Flash Cards
GoBinder Lite by Agilix Labs, Inc.
OneNote 2003
Hexic Deluxe for Tablet PCThis full-featured puzzle game from MSN Games has a new spin for Tablet PCs. Now you can rotate pieces easily with your tablet pen..
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Equation WriterHandwrite a math equation, and then
convert it into a neatly typewritten image to paste into a report or a presentation.
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Ink Flash Cards
Handwrite or type a question on the front of a card and put an answer on the back.
Draw, insert graphics, and add text too.
Review the cards to test your knowledge and flag which ones you need to review again.
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GoBinder Lite
Calendar, Notes, Assignments, Organizer, Address Book
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Free application
Allows users to create a presentation from their digital photos
PhotoStory
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Thank you to the Faculty and Students of FCDS for their contributions.
Helmi Bromley [email protected]
Nancy Stevens [email protected] Country Day SchoolFairfield, Connecticut USA
http://www.fairfieldcountryday.org