Technology Links:

  1. Acceptable Use Policy

  2. AUP Español

  3. AUP Portuguès

  4. Adaptive Technology

  5. Apple iLife Software support (iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie)

  6. Copyright and Fair Use

  7. Educational Technology Standards for Administrators, Teachers and Students

  8. Internet Safety

  9. Great Links to the Web

  10. Right Software for the Task

  11. S.A.F.E. After School Sites

  12. Search Tools for Students

  13. Technology Timeline


Integration Ideas and Tools:

  1. BulletExamples of Learning Literacy with Technology Links to literacy and technology integration from UCONN.

  2. BulletIntegrating Technology The online space for teachers integrating technology into the curriculum. Includes lessons and web quests, assessments, and teacher tools to create projects.

  3. BulletKnowledge Loom, What Works in Teaching and Learning Find characteristics for successful technology leadership programs, stories about the practices in schools and districts, related policy, and research.

  4. BulletTech Learning Articles and links for teachers using technology.

Technology Timeline

Check our our Elementary Technology Timeline. It is a work in progress, with student examples changing all the time!

Have student work to share? Shoot me an email and we’ll get it posted!

 

Help for Teachers:

Software "How To"

Teacher Resources

Technology Learning Guides

What software do I use for the Task?

Interactive Whiteboard Resources

Steph’s Diigo Bookmarks

 

February 2012

Happy February! We are off to a busy month so far. Please read on for some tips and tricks!

  1. BulletHave you restarted your laptops lately? Remember, restarting will help refresh many of the your laptop’s processes. Also, when something is not working, the first thing to try is to restart!

  2. BulletI have been around to classrooms helping teachers with new tools for technology. Remember the use of the technology tool itself is not the project...it’s the essential questions and higher-order thinking that makes students learn. Any student can find a state rock in a quick search...but how does that state rock reflect the geological history of the state? Or has that state rock affected the economy of the state? Maybe it became an exported item that spurred on economic growth. MAKE STUDENTS THINK, SYNTHESIZE, and  INTERPRET

  3. BulletPlease be aware that students should be searching the Internet using the Safe Search Tools and Images Archive. State content filtering blocks many inappropriate websites in district. Remember that we cannot block everything so monitor students during Internet use and use teachable moments if a student does come across an inappropriate website or image.

  4. BulletPowerSchool or PowerTeacher questions can be sent to the Data Team Helpdesk at data@danbury.k12.ct.us

21st Century Learning


Take your teaching to the next level. You don’t like to be “talked at” so why should kids? Take your teaching into the 21st century by using project-based learning activities. Integrate all of your classroom subjects to strengthen learning and skills. Don’t forget to give students choice!


Want to get started but don’t know how or don’t have the time? Start with these 10 Takeaway Tips for Project-Based Learning from Edutopia. Then email Stephanie at fieles@danbury.k12.ct.us to get some help on planning! Technology is supposed to get students engaged and excited about learning so let me help get you started!

Quick Tech Tip:


Teachers often ask me where I find the stuff I show them.


Simple answer-I search for it.


You don’t need to spend hours trying to figure out a program, find an interactive tool, or find a page chock-full of resources. Chances are, somebody had the exact same thought or question as you, and somebody had an answer to that person.  Need help finding something? Let me know and we can search together.

Don’t Forget to keep sending me your student’s work! I would like to add to the BBAC Boards and update the Technology Timeline! Email to me at fieles@danbury.k12.ct.us or tell me to stop by your room so I can pop them on a flash drive!

Great Link

Discover Education’s TurfMutt- Have a science unit focusing on the environment?

Use some of these lessons from butterflies, to water, to soil erosion and runoff to help support your teaching!

TurfMutt

S. Fielek, Elementary Technology Leader

Danbury Public Schools

revised 2/9/12

Use this page to access technology resources, software guides, and get updated technology information for Danbury Public Schools.

Elementary Technology Program