hands on tech workshop by gail lovely for hmh at ctec conference
TRANSCRIPT
SO many cool gadgets, powerful websites, and interesting apps… but how do we make them
into powerful learning experiences for learners ages 4-8?
Learning by Doing“Reading about a concept in a textbook or even seeing a demonstration in class is not the same as physically experiencing what you are learning about.”
- Prof. Sian BeilockAuthor of “How the Body Knows its Mind”
Robots to ExploreBlue-Bot
Use the Blue-Bot App, explore math and literacy ideas
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Robots to ExploreBee-Bot
Move it, program it, explore math and
literacy ideas
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Robots to ExploreLearning Services
Robot MouseMove it, program it,
use the programming cards to plan.
Explore math and literacy ideas.
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Robots to ExploreOzobot
Program the Ozobot with paper and pens.
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Beyond the Screen to Explore
OSMO Variety of AppsWords
NumbersTangramCoding
Try the Words App and the Tangram AppAges and Stages?
Pros and Cons
Beyond the Screen to Explore
Puzzlets
Use the App “Cork the Volcano”Ages and Stages?
Pros and Cons
Tools to Explore: ZoomyZoomy Microscope
Use the app Xploview on a laptop or desktop. Look at interesting things
(sand, money, fingertips)
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Tools to Explore: QR CodesQR Code Reader:
Download: www.i-nigma.mobi
(free app for all devices)
Explore some of theQR Code examples.
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
Tools to Explore: Padlet
http://padlet.com/glovely/soundofB
http://padlet.com/glovely/experience
Use the QR Code reader or link to visit and add to some padlets.
Discuss how you could use Padlet
in your class.
Ages and Stages?Pros and Cons
So WHAT?!And
NOW WHAT?
The BIG Questions are….
What will YOU DO as a result of this workshop?
email Gail at [email protected]