Technology in Our Kindergarten Classroom



|Technology in Our Kindergarten Classroom! |

|November 7, 2014 |

|Ms. Hassen |

|Why Use Technology? | | |

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|Studies show that technology in the classroom is a powerful tool for | | |

|learning and comprehension. In our classroom, we would like to expose| | |

|the students to meaningful experiences with technology. This will | | |

|help to motivate students and allow them to learn and share their | |We are excited to begin using Raz-. Raz-Kids is an |

|understanding in fun and unique ways. Throughout the year, we will be| |online guided reading program where students can take control of |

|using technology to kick-start and support our learning in various | |their learning by listening to and reading books at their level. |

|areas including math, reading and writing. | |Students can record themselves reading using a microphone and then, |

| | |send this recording to the teacher’s inbox. For every book read, |

| | |students earn points and are able to use these points to build their|

| | |own robots. Please see the accompanying page on Raz-Kids for login |

| | |instructions. |

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|iPads | | |

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|Our class has the privilege of having an iPad to support our learning.| | |

|Students can use the iPad during Learning Centre time to explore a | | |

|variety of apps that encourage literacy, numeracy, higher-level | | |

|thinking and problem solving skills. | | |

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|We also use our iPad to take pictures of our learning inside and | | |

|outside of the classroom! | | |

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| | |IXL Math – In Class Account |

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| | |In addition to our online reading program, we will begin to use our |

| | |online math program to support and build our math skills. IXL |

| | |offers math practise questions at the kindergarten level. Students |

| | |complete practise questions and earn medals, as well as build |

| | |confidence as young mathematicians. At home, you can utilize the |

| | |free trial which will allow 20 questions per day. |

Visit Starfall:

Starfall is one of the best online resources which teaches students alphabet recognition, letter sounds, reading skills and more!

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| | |Apps to Use at Home |

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| | |Here are a list of apps you can download and encourage your child to|

| | |use to further their learning beyond the classroom. |

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| | |Language |

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|Instagram is an online social networking service that allows its users to take and | | |

|share pictures and videos with followers. Our Kindergarten class will be featured in| |[pic] |

|a classroom account entitled: kinder_passion. Using Instagram, we will share our daily| |ABC Alphabet Phonics |

|activities with parents through a series of pictures. | | |

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|To follow our classroom’s account: | |[pic] |

| | |Pocket Phonics |

|Download the Instagram app from the App store, Play Store or Windows Phone Store to | | |

|your mobile device | |[pic] |

|Create an account | |Touch and Learn |

|Search for ‘kinder_passion’ | | |

|Press Follow to begin viewing pictures or video of work and activities in the | |[pic] |

|classroom. | |PlayHome Lite |

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| | |Cupcake Maker |

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| | |Toontastic |

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| | |Math |

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| | |10 Frame Fill |

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| | |Number Pieces |

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| | |Number Magic2 |

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| | |Agnitus Kids Learning Program |

| | |123 Kids Fun Dot |

| | |I Can Count 123 |

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| | |Candy count |

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|Tips on how to use technology effectively with your child: | | |

|Introduce one or two activities/apps per week | | |

|Play and talk with your child as he/she plays the games (e.g., let your child ask | | |

|questions, answer your questions) | | |

|Make sure your child finishes one activity before moving on to another | | |

|Begin at your child’s level (e.g., begin by teaching your child the letters in his/her | | |

|name) | | |

|Set a time limit on your child’s access to technology | | |

|Remember, technology does not teach children, the interactions they have while engaging| | |

|in activities is what promotes learning. | | |

|HAVE FUN! | | |

| | |Questions? |

|School Website: | |If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to |

| | |contact me at (416) 394-7520. |

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|Visit our school website to view our monthly calendars and newsletters. | | |

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