U nleash learning with technology
(Activity #3)
What does it mean to use technology for learning?
Technology is an effective tool for learning, and it is also a fun tool to use! While at school it is important to use technology to support learning going on in your classes. The great part is there are many fun learning activities we can participate in, that also utilize technology.
1. Using technology for learning is important for our students. You can use technology in your classroom or your school's media center.
- Write at least 1 way you can use your school's media center to support learning on your TRUST chart.
2. Learn more about how we use student friendly search engines, such as Kid Rex and Netrekker, to research information.
-Kid Rex and Netrekker are student friendly search engines we use to find information that will help support learning.
-View on the video below to learn more about how Netrekker can help you research topics you are learning about and topics interesting to you.
-Write at least 1 fact on your TRUST chart about this video.
* Keep in mind, you will use one of these search engines during your upcoming TRUST group project. Be sure to play close attention, so you will know how to use it to find the information you will need during the project.
-View on the video below to learn more about how Netrekker can help you research topics you are learning about and topics interesting to you.
-Write at least 1 fact on your TRUST chart about this video.
* Keep in mind, you will use one of these search engines during your upcoming TRUST group project. Be sure to play close attention, so you will know how to use it to find the information you will need during the project.
Video Credit: Knovation, Netrekker Student Friendly Search Tool. To learn more about Netrekker, go to http://www.nettrekker.com/us/
*Experts- You will use Kid Rex to learn more about your topic.
You will use Kid Rex to search for information related to what you are learning in science or social studies.
Think about how Kid Rex (or search engines) are used to help learn new information.
Think about how Kid Rex (or search engines) are used to help learn new information.