Remote Learning June 8 - 12 Send Off to Summer

Instructions for joining a Google Meet

Students will receive access to these awesome remote activities through their Library-Media Google Classroom prior to June 8th!

Grade 6 Remote Activities

Grades 3 - 5 Remote Activities

See you out there!

Grade 4 Hyperdoc Genius Hour

Students "Bee"-come Honey Bee Experts

Students in Ms. Davis's 4th grade class recently read The Hive Detectives:  Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe by Loree Griffin Burns.  They worked in groups to complete the supplementary hyperdoc, "Truth Bee Told". Hyperdoc: Boxford BeeKeeper, Marty Jessel, visited the classroom and brought in an observation hive (complete with a Queen Bee!), a bee suit, a smoker, lots of books and information to add to their study of honey bees.

Marty Jessel wows the crowd.

Finally, students will work in groups to collect, organize and share all of their information about honey bees.  Small groups will produce a digital project about the importance of the honey bee and its role in the world as a whole.  Some project proposals include Green Screen/iMovie infomercials, Book Creator comic books of information and Newscast simulations.

Technology Essential Questions:

Are there technological solutions or enhancements to supplement what is being taught?

How can we leverage technology to address the different needs, learning styles, interests and abilities of students?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

Grade 4 Hyperdocs

Hyperdocs with Mr. Duffy's 4th Grade Class

This week students in Mr. Duffy's 4th grade class had their first lesson in using a Hyperdoc to complete various activities for a reading selection.  Mr. Duffy was excited to transform his lesson with technology and the students were excited and engaged when completing the tasks.  I can tell there will be more Hyperdocs in their future!

Mr. Duffy's Class Hard at Work

What is a Hyperdoc?

 A hyperdoc is a Google Doc or Slides with interactive links that connect to classroom content, expand material, and inspire students to create, collaborate and communicate.  They are engaging multimedia lessons that allow students to build background knowledge, explore subjects, flip their learning, use collaborative online tools or create independent digital projects.

(resource:  Hyperdocs)

Technology Essential Questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

How can we use this software to address the different needs, learning styles, interests and abilities of students?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework

3-5.CAS.b.1-3; 3-5.DTC.a; 3-5.DTC.b

Teacher Workshop

Hyperdocs Tech Talk with Boxford Teachers

One of the many perks of my job is getting to work with classroom teachers on new ways to integrate technology into their classroom and their curriculum.  At a recent after school Tech Talk, I introduced Hyperdocs to classroom teachers.

We discussed how hyperdocs can transform lessons with a zap of technology, creativity and new ideas.  (For additional information regarding hyperdocs, read this article.).  We learned about hyperdocs and how to design, create, adapt and share them.

We also spent time brainstorming and creating the beginning stage of our very own hyperdocs.  Needless to say we got a lot done in a short amount of time.

So happy to work with a terrific group of lifelong learners and innovative teachers!

Technology Essential Questions:

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

Are there technological solutions or enhancements to supplement what is being taught?

How can a hyperdoc encourage student-centered learning?

Why are exploration and creation an important part of learning?

Technology Integration

Hyperdocs and Grade 4:  The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

This week students in Ms. Davis' 4th grade class had their first lesson in using a Hyperdoc to complete various activities for their monthly reading selection.  Ms. Davis was excited to transform her lesson with technology and the students were excited and engaged when completing the tasks.  I can tell there will be more Hyperdocs in their future!

What is a Hyperdoc?

 A hyperdoc is a Google Doc or Slides with interactive links that connect to classroom content, expand material, and inspire students to create, collaborate and communicate.  They are engaging multimedia lessons that allow students to build background knowledge, explore subjects, flip their learning, use collaborative online tools or create independent digital projects.

(resource:  Hyperdocs)

Technology Essential Questions:

How does this digital tool help improve collaboration and/or communication?

How can technology be used to enhance a project and communicate knowledge?

How can we use this software to create original, innovative works and ideas?

How can we use this software to address the different needs, learning styles, interests and abilities of students?

2016 Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Curriculum Framework

3-5.CAS.b.1-3; 3-5.DTC.a; 3-5.DTC.b