10 MOST IMPORTANT

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
FOR TEACHERS
Gabriela Ceja-Garcia EDTECH 527
 Smart Board/ Interactive Board
◦ Also known as the giant I-pad. Whatever you want to call it, I have found the smart
board to be essential in every classroom. Strangely enough I am now working in a
financially able school district, yet none of the classrooms have a smart board. When I
used it in my other classrooms it kept my students engaged during my math lessons and
I was able to download so many already made lessons to supplement any curriculum.
 Elmo/Document Camera
◦ Displaying to a whole class or even an audience for that matter such as a P.D. or staff
meeting, the document camera helps display items, memos, letters, or pictures for all
to visually be engaged. And if you’re lucky enough to have a smart board, displays on
the smart board as well. I use mine everyday in class.
 Chromebooks
◦ In my district 3-5th grade are 1-1 on chromebooks. In my classroom we use them for
google docs, research, email, and to prepare students for the CASSP test given at the
end of the school year. The students must be able to know how to cut, paste, highlight,
and look for information to be prepared for the state test.
 I-pads
◦ Kindergarten-2nd grade students at my district use I-pads. I use I-pads in my classroom
for centers (jobs) during small groups. On i-pads you can download learning apps,
presentations apps, and listening centers to keep students engaged reach all levels of
learning styles. I don’t think they should be limited to the primary grades as I feel that
older students can benefit from many apps as well, such as, I-movie to create
presentations, and be used for assessments.
 My Personal I-Phone
◦ I use my i-phone to capture photos, learning moments, class dojo, music, timer, and
videos. Probably for much more than I can think of right now but being able to use my
cell phone helps me reach parents on students achievements and behavior instantly.
My phone keeps my time on each topic area so that I remain organized and can
cover what needs to be covered throughout the day.
 FACEBOOK
◦ Sure at the beginning it was used for social networking, family, friends, and foes got to
keep up with what’s happening with you personally. But now, teacher blogs, news
updates, quick cooking lessons from TASTEY, and your local news surrounding your
community are all a click away and you can be updated instantly.
 Pinterest
Teaching math, grammar, history or science? When I need an anchor chart idea or a
new hands on activity my first stop is Pinterest. Pinterest isn’t just for crafts for the home or
decorating your classroom, I find bloggers for my grade that I start to follow and I am
able to re-pin those finds to my boards to spread those ideas.
 Youtube
Need a learning video for your visual learners? You can find it on Youtube. Need an
educational video for those 10 minutes left in class and students earned a break? You
can find it on Youtube. I use Youtube to show me how to do things like hang a picture,
make a margarita, how to create, add, or change something on the computer. In the
classroom for any subject taught you can find something to supplement your lesson on
Youtube.
 BrainPOP
◦ I use BrainPOP on a daily bases on any topic. Brainpop has learning videos in
categories of K-3, 4th-and on, Brainpop ELA, and BrainPOP Educators. When I’m not
sure how to introduce a topic, for example 9/11, I go to BrainPOP to find a video. It’s
factual and yet very kid sensitve. I use it to frontload or review any subject matter I’m
teaching.
 Kahoot
◦ My least known about resource is Kahoot. I’ve played it before at staff meetings. It’s
been mentioned a few times in the forums by my cadres but I’ve never used it in my
classroom or looked into it. What I found is that Kahoot is an engaging way to run
checks for understanding, or to informally or formally assess students. I plan to introduce
Kahoot to my students on Friday. Since it does require for each student to have a
device,I can use it at different times between my 12 second graders and 12 third
graders. I can create my own quizzes and fun engaging exit tickets of a skill just
learned. My 3rd graders are working on the commutative property so not only can I
assess their skill but also check on their understanding of the vocabulary. I can use it for
centers when working with small groups. I also found that there are already quizzes
created that you can access.