1. The Amazing Technology Race So much technology…so little time

2. Flip Cameras Demonstrate how to solve a math problem Make a book commercial Response to Reading Reader’s Theatre Rules & Procedures Create documentaries from a social studies/science topic discussed in class Fluency

4. iPods Listen to reading http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cables-To-Go-6-Stereo-Audio-Cable/15172652 http://sqworl.com/index.php Headphone Splitter Belkin - RockStarMultiheadphone Splitter - White/Green - F8Z274-P-BBY Fluency http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/ Flashcards http://www.mrcoley.com/flashcards/index.htm Listening Activities http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/seo/ca%7CsearchResults~~p%7CHH911~~.jsp

5. iPads ebooks (Kindle app, etc.) Concept reinforcement (apps) Fluency Letter Formation Blogging

6. Apps Use AppShopper to find out about price reductions, new apps, top apps, etc. TCEA Website http://www.tcea.org/learn/ipadipod-resources Technology Blogs http://learninginhand.com/ http://www.mrsteachnology.blogspot.com/ http://mscomputerteacher.com/

7. Apps for Books Storychimes (free) Zoobooks (free) National Geographic Kids (free) Tumblebooks (paid)

8. Apps for Math Any of the McGraw-Hill math apps (sometimes free and some are 2 player) Lobsterdiver Pearldiver Coin Math 5 Second Math Speed Games PopMath Lite

9. Apps for Word Work Boggle Word Magic Grammar Jammers Primary Grammar Fun Grammar Dragon Bluster My Word Wall

10. Mimios Allows you to target specific skills in an interactive way BENEFIT: Students are motivated and interested. Q: When should I use my mimio? A: All throughout the day for every subject! Don’t reinvent the wheel! Mimio Connect http://www.mimioconnect.com/

12. Livescribe Pen http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2010/12/livescribe-pencast-book-reviews-more.html - Directions! Record directions on the Livescribe paper and tape to different areas/activities in your classroom! LivescribeLibrary Treasure hunt! Research, follow the clues, tap and learn! Walking Tour of the School! Tape these around on index cards with the student ambassadors describing that area or room - visitors or new kids can get a map of the school with the Livescribe Walking & Talking Points Tour© and listen as they explore the building! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRa1epTFcM8&feature=player_embedded

14. ConnectEd Reading book online Vocabulary and spelling games Animated comprehension lessons Access to all worksheets categorized by week Ability to assign students a “to do” list Students may access reading book from home http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

15. Envision Math Animated lessons Practice – use mimio Quizzes – clickers Digital manipulatives Ability to assign students a “to do” list https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp

16. Listen to Reading Sites http://www.storylineonline.net/ http://www.readtomelv.com/current-books http://www.speakaboos.com/stories http://www.mightybook.com/story_books.html http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngyoungexplorer/ http://kids.aol.com/KOL/2/koljrstories/archive/arthur-stories http://www.starfall.com/n/level-c/fiction-nonfiction/play.htm?f http://www.wedolisten.com/media/

17. Blogging http://kidblog.org/home.php Ideas for how to use blogs: http://kidslikeblogs.org/ KidBlog

18. Project-Based Learning Projects By Jen http://jenuinetech.com/calendar.htm 4th Grade http://booksgoglobal.wikispaces.com/ Flat Stanley Project http://flatterworld.com/?nav=home Tooth Tally http://toothtally.com/index.html Monster Exchange http://www.monsterexchange.org/index.asp Variety of Projects http://globalschoolnet.org/gsh/pr/ Poetry Collaboration http://poetrycollaboration.wikispaces.com/Home

19. More Tech Resources… Community Clips http://www.officelabs.com/projects/communityclips/Pages/Default.aspx Pete’s Power Point Station http://pppst.com/ Storybirdhttp://storybird.com/ Vokihttp://www.voki.com/ Book Reviews http://studentsreviewbooks.com/ Voicethreadhttp://voicethread.com/about/library/

20. If you want to start simple… Easy-Speak Microphones Talk Blocks / Talk Points / Talk Boards http://www.learningresources.com/category/teachers/shop+by+category/simple+technology.do?sortby=bestSellers&page=1&sortby=bestSellers&asc=true Digital Picture Frames Nintendo DS - The “Learn” Series, Personal Trainer Math, Big Brain Academy, Junior Classic Books & Fairytales