Document Analysis in History though Hovercam
The Hovercam can project images and text from books and other sources onto the SmartBoard. This allows students to readily access authentic historical documents to analyze them in a very interactive way. Additionally, student work can be projected onto the SmartBoard allowing for greater collaboration and immediate feedback.
iPads in the Science Classroom -The Future
The purpose of this grant is to incorporate handheld Smart Devices into the science classroom. The Science Department can introduce the use of iPads and iPad apps in the science classroom and this encourages student collaboration in the creation and sharing of content. It also allows teachers and students to investigate methods of individualized instruction. […]
Differentiated Literacy Centers
Providing second graders with differentiated, hands-on “literacy centers” consisting of various highly-motivating manipulative exercises and critical-thinking games is essential to the learning process. These exercises help reinforce specific reading comprehension, writing, word/work skills and concepts, as well as assist students in developing concrete, abstract, and critical thinking skills.
Language Arts and Social Studies in the 21st Century
iPads are the teaching tool of the future. This grant provides 3 iPads as a complement to other teaching resources in Salt Brook’s 5th grade classrooms. The goal is to foster independence and self-motivation. Students have designated times to work on programs using research, geographical references, maps, and websites, as well as grammar practice and reading resources.
Daily Integration of Technology in 1st Grade
The NPEF awarded this grant to enable Salt Brook’s 1st grade classrooms to purchase laptops, laptop carts and age appropriate software. The laptops and mobile cart enable the children to enhance their learning in all academic areas as well as demonstrate the ability to use developmentally appropriate software, hardware, and online resources. Students will use digital tools and resources to […]