Ideas, Activities and Resources for Bend-La Pine Schools
Note: This app is currently only available on iPad air models. Schools that can “currently” use this app are: Elk Meadow, Pine Ridge, Miller, La Pine Elementary, and Silver Rail. Apple recenly released a learn to code app called “Swift Continue reading Learn to Code with Swift Playgrounds
Many around our school district are using digital tools and strategies for meaningful formative assessment. Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Socrative are examples of such tools that fulfil this important role in our classrooms. Quizlet.live might do the same before a summative assessment. At Continue reading Ready for a content review? Try Quizlet.live!
The school year is now in full swing. Over the summer, many of your students may have forgotten the basics for fundamental tools on their iPad. Likewise, as a teacher, things change so rapidly with technology, it can be Continue reading Video Tutorials for Common Tools
Hopscotch is a shockingly simple and comprehensive app that allows students to experience writing code and programming on the iPad. Chances are that if you look over a student’s shoulder who is using Hopscotch, you might think they were just playing Continue reading Learn to Program on the iPad using Hopscotch
The robot invasion has come to Bend-La Pine Schools! Simple robots are everywhere and certainly have a place in the modern classroom. Take for instance, these lessons available on the Lightning Labs website linked here. Most of these lessons can Continue reading Learning From Robots
Stopping by Ryan Wiggins first grade classroom is a must for any teacher who visits Juniper Elementary. Especially, if you are looking for creative uses of technology. As a first grade teacher, Ryan does NOT have iPads for every student Continue reading iPad Camera Table – Ryan Wiggins
By now most classrooms are aware that many students are having technical issues with their iPads that make them appear full. Since most classes are in a new grading period, it might not be a bad idea to have Continue reading How to erase and reset a student iPad
All Bend-La Pine classrooms need to cover Digital Citizenship each and every year with students. THIS LINK will direct you to ALL the necessary resources you need to complete the task. Before you click on the link, some background information: Continue reading Link to YOUR Digital Citizenship Resources