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Explore how technology integrated into the curriculum of Ms. Borgstedt and Mrs. Heiman's Third Grade class at Victor Ornelas Elementary in Garden City, KS, 2008-2009. The technology facilitated by Casey Wise and Layne Schiffelbein aids students in Math, Communications, Science, and Social Studies. The school's demographics reveal challenges, but the smart use of tools like SmartBoard, ELMO, PowerPoint, and more maximizes learning potential. Stay tuned for updates on the impact of iPads, web pages, and Excel in enhancing student achievement and engagement.
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Technology thatrocksthe curriculum Third Grade Ms. Borgstedt Mrs. Heiman 2008-2009 Victor Ornelas Elementary Garden City, KS Technology Facilitators Casey Wise Layne Schiffelbein
School Demographics • Enrollment - 437 • Minorities – 93% • Free/Reduced Lunches – 86% • ELL Students – 77% • Hispanic – 86%
More Demographics • 75% of students’ parents are employed at Tyson • Less than 15% of parents have above 6th grade education • Less than 25% of students have access to computers
Whattechnology we used for ourthird grade curriculum? • SmartBoard • ELMO • United Streaming Videos • PowerPoint • Kidspiration • Microsoft Word • EXCEL • Movie Maker • Audacity
A typical day in math • Morning Math Meeting • Math Lesson • Math Centers • www.multiplication.com • www.coolmath.com • www.internet4classrooms.com • Mr. Anker’s Tests
A typical day in communications • Free choice centers that involve technology • Kidspiration character map word meaning map • Audacity • SmartBoard • Research on authors • Flip Chart
A typical day in science • United Streaming • Web-sites • PowerPoints • Experiments • Excel
A typical day in social studies • Mapping Skills/Geography • United Streaming
Literacy Night • Family Literacy Night with Dr. Seuss
To be continued… • Ipods • Web Pages • Excel