The
DDESS creativity software purchase provides “open
ended” software
programs that can be used to effectively teach
and assess standards based learning.
This course will provide:
- An
overview of 2 new software programs and 2 web sites
- Time
to explore and become familiar with each of them
- Time
and support to develop “just
in time” grade level and/or classroom lesson plans.
The
Information Specialist and the Educational Technologist will
team teach
and will model use of the programs as well as how to successfully
integrate technology into the curriculum.
Session
I: Overview
Discuss class schedule
Sign up for credit
with University at San Diego
"Did You Know?" Video
Software Overview
Pixie video example
Recipes4Sucess
Kidspiration
Share bank of pre-done lessons.
Explore Kidspiration looking for template you can use.
Session
2: Kidspiration (lab)
The Future
Kidspiration
Demo
All About Me project
Discuss logistics of saving templates.
Devers
Kidspiration web page.
Session
2: Cyber Library &
Brain Pop Jr. (IC)
Explore
the Cyber Library & complete activity log
Explore Brain Pop Jr & complete activity log
Assignment :
Search Tool Activity*
Cyber Library Log*
4 Brain Pop Activities*
Session
3: Pixie
Nets Standards
Atomic Learning
Recipes for Success
Pics for Learning
Pixie
Pixie is exciting creativity software with an
array of paint and easy-to-use image editing tools. Students
from kindergarten to 4th grade can manipulate images and design
original artwork. Edit images by
applying a
variety of graphic effects and cool edges to photos. Create original
art using unique paint tools, shapes, and fill options. Tell
stories using pictures from the sticker library.
Investigate Pixie Samples
Your students can use Pixie to manipulate images and create original
artwork and the Share feature to transform their images into
online stories and presentations
You will see:
Images Created with Pixie
Pixie Activities
Stories Created with Pixie
Click on Curriculum Integration
You will see Science, Holidays, and other Curriculum Activities and how to
make On-line story books, the Pixie Sticker Guide as well as information
on how to manage and customize Pixie.
Check these Lesson Plans
ABC It's Easy as 1..2..3..
Grades: Pre-K and K
Subject: Language Arts
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All About Me!
Grades: K, 1 and 2
Subject: Language Arts and Technology
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Amazing Animal Alliteration Book
Grades: 2 and 3
Subject: Language Arts
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And
the Moral of the Story is.....
Grades: 1, 2 and 3
Subject: Language Arts
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Create Your School Lunch Menu
Grades: 5, 6, 7 and 8
Subject: Language Arts and Health
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Exploring Symmetry
Grades: 4 and 5
Subject: Math
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Fairy Tales, Past and Present
Grades: 3, 4 and 5
Subject: Language Arts
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Magical Metamorphosis
Grades: 1, 2 and 3
Subject: Science
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Map It!
Grades: 4
Subject: Social Studies and Computer/Technology
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Ocean Expedition with Jacques Cousteau
Grades: 2, 3, 4 and 5
Subject: Language Arts and Science
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Rock Art Stories
Grades: 2, 3 and 4
Subject: Language Arts and Art
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Seeing Shapes
Grades: Pre-K, K and 1
Subject: Math
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Send me a Postcard from the Rainforest
Grades: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Subject: Language Arts, Science and Social Studies
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The 13 Days of Halloween
Grades: Pre-K, K and 1
Subject: Math and Computer/Technology
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Through Their Eyes: Perspectives on Slavery
Grades: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Subject: Language Arts and Social Studies
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Angles All Around Us
Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Subject: Math
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Native American Blocks
Grades: 2, 3 and 4
Subject: Social Studies
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Now That's a Problem!
Grades: 2 and 3
Subject: Language Arts and Math
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Send
Me a Postcard from the Rainforest
Grades: 3, 4, 5 and 6
Subject: Language Arts, Science and Social Studies
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Reviewed May, 2008
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