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Technology... from the Computer Lab and

Beyond...

Lisa Ovial-4th Grade ELA TeacherMatt Skoczylas-Elementary Computer Teacher

skoczylas.weebly.com

Ellwood City Area School District, Ellwood City, PA

Ellwood City Area School District

● Small Community in Western Pennsylvania

● 40 miles north of Pittsburgh● North Side Primary School (K-2)● Perry Lower Intermediate School (3-4)● Hartman Intermediate School (5-6)● Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School (7-12)

Perry Lower Intermediate School

● Title I Building - 300 students● Chromebooks and iPads. (Purchased

with Title Funds)● Perry was chosen as a Title I

Distinguished School by the Division of Federal Programs as one of the top performing Title I schools in Pennsylvania 2014-2015

Although we LOVE Technology...

Translation:

Paper has a great future!

October 2014 Pew Poll finds that e-books are booming, but

PRINT HOLDS ITS OWN!

Zickuhr, K. and Rainie, L.

E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps

Zickuhr, Kathryn, and Lee Rainie. 'E-Reading Rises As Device Ownership Jumps'. Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. N. p., 2014. Web. 11 Oct. 2014.

In 2014, 28% of Americans who read at least one book, read from an e-reader.

In 2014, 69% of Americans who read at least one book, read a paper book.

“Paper doesn't have to be a new browser window”

● “Doing something on paper creates a good obstacle to distracting yourself from Facebook, email, or some other non-essential task.”

● “As our students grow up in a hyper-connected world, it will be increasingly important to take the time to teach them when being connected might not be the best choice.”

Chris Brogan- http://chrisbrogan.com/Richard Byrne- http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

CC Writing StandardsStudents write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.

● Informative/Explanatory

● Opinion/Argumentative● Narrative● Response to literature● Production and

distribution of writing

● Technology and publication

● Conducting research● Credibility, reliability,

and validity of sources● Range of writing

ECASD “I Can Statements”

● I can write an informative/explanatory text on a topic.● I can introduce my informational paragraph with a good topic sentence● I can use facts, definitions, details and quotes to develop my informational

paragraph● I can group my information to write informational paragraphs and provide a

concluding statement.● I can use grammar and spelling correctly● I can use clear and correct terms to explain a topic.● I can write to explain my opinion on a topic.● I can state my opinion on a topic in my opening sentence.● I can support reasons for my opinion with facts and details.

Extra

?

Can we use technology to

“trick” students into writing for enjoyment?

Classroom Magazine!● Student choices are endless● Creates independent thinking● Builds stamina● Builds confidence● Reinforces both writing and computer

skills● Promotes collaboration● Can be low-tech or high-tech

Think “Makerspace” for writing!

Our Classroom Magazine● Started 9 years ago● Handwritten ● Then used Microsoft Word● Now using Google Documents● Students can share, communicate, and

collaborate with the teacher and one another via Google Docs or Classroom.

Classroom Magazine-Possibilities...

● Monthly and special editions are possible● Anchor activity ● “Daily 5” writing● Literacy station● Graded requirement

Why do we like magazines?

How to Create a Magazine Page

Large TitleAuthor’s name goes here.

Content that is interesting to you!

Source: National Geographic for Kids

Add a picture.

Everything must fit on one page.

Magazine Guide Sheets

Help Yourself!

● Figurative Language o Mary Ledbetter -

Smiley face tricks

● Narrative Elementso Stories and Plays

Classroom MagazineReinforces specific writing skills

● Argument/Opiniono Support your beliefs

● Mechanicso Correct Capitalizationo Punctuationo Spellingo Grammar

Classroom Magazine

● Builds writing stamina● Use and cite sources● Develops the concept of

designing a page that is pleasing for others to read

● Meets the needs of all students

● Keyboarding ● Word Processing● Charts and

Tables● Internet

Searching

From the Computer Lab to the Magazine

Reinforces specific computer skills● Map Skills● Collaboration/

Sharing● Blogging

o Good digital citizens

And the opportunity to ask questions tailored to their own writing/word processing needs!

Fourth Magazine!● The cover makes it

real!o Digital Image Proo Photoshopo Pixlr.como Gimp.orgo Publishero Google Docs

Only contributors to the issue are entered in the drawing to be on the cover.

Beg for color covers!

Research Editions ● Topic Madagascar

● Questions Where? Basic Facts? Flag? Daily Life? Animals?

● Create Subtopics● Student groups begin research

● EVENT! Speaker ● Further Questions Can now ask good questions

● Notes● More research on topic

● Use notes to formulate a magazine page (or slide)● Create!● Publish and Share

Madagascar Research becomes a Prezi and a magazine!

Stocking Stuffer Edition

(Consumer Reports)● Students donate toys from

dollar store to the “toy table”

● Students select toys (pairs)● Follow a guide sheet● Take notes while and

testing the toy

● Teacher models every step!● Organize writing into

paragraphs● Write rough draft and edit in

journal ● Take picture of toy (iPad) and

Upload to Docs● Type using template and then

insert picture● Submit in Google Classroom

Student Sample

Stocking Stuffer Edition

Exchange Students are a great resource!

More Special Editions● Cookbooks● Country● Current Events● Gardening ● Historical Places● Travel● Animals● Interviews

Indonesia Friends● Have contact with a

teacher in Bandung, Indonesia

● Started an Online Journal in Google Docs

● Created Comparison Charts

● Shared Photos● Shared Maps● Created “All About Me”

pages of e-pals with the info shared

● Personal email addresses not needed!

Poetry Book● Bare Books

(Treehouse Publishing)

● Use pencil● OR type in Docs,

share and print● Illustrate with

colored pencilsGreat for Mother’s Day!

Reviews

I really like Fourth Magazine. For example, I like writing stories, plays, and other pages for it. I enjoy writing different pages and exploring what you can do in computer class.

Also, I think that it is interesting to read what my friends wrote and get other ideas for me to write.

Lastly, I like working with my friends at school. I think it is fun to see how they write and see if they write like me.

You can see that Fourth Magazine is really fun and exciting to me.

ReviewsHere is what I like about Fourth Magazine.1. Doing the word searches.2. Reading the stories. 3. Participating in the plays.4. Making my series in the Fourth Magazine.5. Writing in the magazine.

Reviews

I like reading about other people’s pets.

Non-Print Media

Classroom Magazine Online*Lucidpress*SimplebookletGoogle Docs/SlidesSlideShare

*Google Apps

Blogger● Online personal journal

o Write about daily experienceso Thoughts and commentso Reply to others

talesfromthecomputerlab.blogspot.com/

Blogger● “Help Desk”

o Students can ask Mr. Skoczylasfor help

Can I help you with something you are trying to

do for the magazine?

Log into my websiteFourth Grade LinksTales from the Computer LabWrite your questionClick PublishCheck back to see if I have responded to your question.

Google myMaps● Created a Map of

Ellwood City, PA● Pinned our school,

houses, parks etc...

● Shared with friends in Indonesia.

Student Sample 1Student Sample 2

Storyboard That

● Create a panel cartoon● Can be downloaded and printed

Google Story Builder● Developing basic

writing skills● Create mini-movies or

video stories with the feel of Google Docs.

3rd grade questions to 4th gradersThe ABC’s of Fourth Grade

Questions?