Learning about Lee Kuan Yew

First grade students in Ms. Analu's class recently learned about Singapore's first prime minister in their Social Studies unit.  They have created Puppet Pal shows to share their learning about this amazing person!  Here are a few samples to watch!

Green Screen Weather Reports

Grade 2 level II mandarin students have been applying their new vocabulary and speaking skills to record weather reports for other countries.  Teachers used the app Green Screen by Do Ink to accomplish this learning 'apptivity' using an iPad.

Using Doodlecast Pro to Explain Math

Grade 1 students are experimenting with the app Doodlecast Pro to explain various math concepts.  They were given a framework to follow when making an instructional video as noted in the image below.

Safe and Sensible Searching Online

To continue building on First Grade's Digital Citizenship skills, Mrs. Cuthbert, the Grade 1 librarian, and I co-taught the students how to search online both safely and sensibly.  

Connecting with Shekou International School

Kindergarten students in Sun Laoshi's class had a Google Hangout with 2nd grade students at Shekou International School in China.  They were very excited to be able to share a song and stories with each other.  The children are making connections and practicing their mandarin at the same time!  

Sock Puppets in World Language

Students in Yang Laoshi's class used the app Sock Puppets to arrange a playdate!

Google School: Students Teaching Teachers

High School students are helping primary school world language teachers learn through a project called Google School:  Students Teaching Teachers.  They share their knowledge about Google tools and support the teachers in using these applications in their daily teaching, planning, and learning!