Site of the Week # 2 - April 30

Site of the Week # 2 – April 30

My site of the week is http://www.brainpop.com/
I was told of this site by a fellow teacher. Amazing!! There is an infinite amount of wealth of information. BrainPoP is the greatest website for students and teachers to find information for Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health and Technology. Want to know how to Multiply? Go to "Math" in BrainPoP and and click on "Multiplication"and watch the multiplication video. It's uniquely designed to hold a student's interest level. Research about anything and BrainPoP has it. Try it yourself. Want to know about "Birds," "Leonardo Da Vinci," "Grammar," & "Electric Circuits?"
BrainPoP has information about it. It's not just for students, it's also for parents and teachers. There are resources for both parents and teachers. For teachers, the videos that are created and played on BrainPoP incorporate the state standards for Science, Math and English.
Go on line and check it out and then use it in your classrooms. BrainPoP will make learning more enjoyable. Your students will love learning again.

Technology Foundation Standards for All Students
1. Basic Operations and Concepts
Students are proficient in the use of technology
3. Technology productivity Tools
Students use technology tools to enhance learning increase productivity and promote creativity.
5. Technology research tools
Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on
the appropriateness for specific tasks.
6. Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Preformance Indicators for Technology - Literate Students
Prior to Grades 5, students will:

1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices efficiently and effectively. (1)
2. Discuss common uses of technology in daily life and the advantages and disadvantages those uses provide. (1,2)

Prior to Grades 2, students will:
1. Use input devices (eg. mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices(eg. monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCR's, audiotapes, and other technologies.(1)
2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.(1,3)
4. Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedia's) to support learning.(1)
6. Demonstrate positive social and ethical behavior when using technology.(2)
7. Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)