In this episode, I share some favorite tech-infused classroom activities to kick off the first weeks of school. You can help kids get to know each other and get familiar with EdTech tools at the same time. You’ll hear about my favorite tools for students to create lots of different projects across the content areas and cultivate their creativity this school year!
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Ideas for the First Weeks of School
- All About Me Project
- Community Scavenger Hunt
- Capture Pictures & Video
- Model a Digital Read Aloud
- Share a Favorite Shortcut
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Episode Resources
- Connect with Monica Burns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- EdTech Books by Monica Burns
- Newsela (ELA and Current Events resource)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- QRStuff.com (QR Code Generator)
- Google Slides (Free Online Presentation Tool)
- Flip (Video discussion tool)
- Seesaw (Student-driven Digital Portfolios & ParentCommunication)
- Epic! (Online book collection)
- Five Creative Back-To-School Activities with Book Creator (TCEA Article)
- Back to School Activities and Inspiration with BrainPOP (Blog Post)
- 7 Google Calendar Tips for Teachers (Blog Post)
- Quick QR Code Tips To Add To Your Toolbelt (Podcast Episode)
- Must-Try Updates! New Features in Book Creator (Blog Post)
- How to Create a Comic Strip in Google Slides (Blog Post)
- A Creative Activity to Help Share Student Talents (Blog Post)
- 10 Book Creator SEL Projects for Your Classroom (Blog Post)
