On December 11, 2008, teachers from the ELTIP (Early Literacy Technology Integration Project) presented some of their experiences using new technologies in primary classrooms at the Western Regional Computer Advisory Committee's Symposium 2008.
Join a group of elementary teachers as they share their experiences with a SMART board system as members of a GECDSB initiative. Learn how to enrich your literacy and numeracy programs and enhance your daily routines by captivating students with engaging, interactive activities. See how the vast amount of information available on the internet can easily be incorporated into all curriculum areas seemlessly using the SMART Notebook software. While the content is based from experiences in primary classrooms, all elementary educators will find ideas that could be adapted into their programs.
Each of the teachers in this initiative investigated new technologies with a laptop computer, data projector, SMART Board, Logitech speakers, iPod, a rolling media cart, and a never-ending desire to make this Personal Learning Network. They were instrumental in the creation of this SMART Board resource.
In the presentation, many resources were created and shared by the presenters in their own Notebooks. There were numerous web resources used to make these resources relevant. Weblinks for them appear below.
Professional Wildlife Photographers and Authors Carl R. Samms II and Jean Stoick's website. Authors of "Stranger in the Woods, Lost in the Woods and First Snow in the Woods. Biographical information, teaching activites and beautiful wildlife photos. http://www.carlsams.com/
Jim Davis's Professor Garfield website , developed in conjunction with Ball State University, a nationally recognized university for excellence in teacher education and educational reform. You will find numerous creative interactive literacy activities for children, K - 8. http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html
Author Jan Brett offers biographical information as well as a variety of activities and resources which will enhance your experience with her long list of books. http://www.janbrett.com/
