Technology Teaching

So, due to some class size mandates going into effect in my great state of North Carolina my ITF position has been eliminated at my school.  Luckily, I still have a job as a technology specialist but it will be tying me down to a daily schedule and our school population is so large that it is not even a super consistent schedule.  I’ll be seeing my students once every 6 days and that is pending no snow days, field trips, assemblies or school activities.  I’m also disappointed that I won’t be able to do as much team teaching and technology projects with the staff and students.  I’ll make myself available before school, after school, during lunch and planning but it still will not be the same as my flex schedule.

However, I am trying to look at things optimistically.  There are some advantages to seeing every child in the school, even on a semi-consistent basis and I’ve already been lesson planning–hence the reason for this particular blog post.  One of the issues I have not had to deal with as an ITF is getting a sub when I am out.  Depending on the sub and the situation technology can be difficult to leave with a sub as, usually, they are not equipped with the knowledge to help the students with logging in or editing, etc.  So I’m working on some lessons that will be beneficial to the students but also easy for a sub when I am on track outs.

So, I proudly introduce – TECHNOLOGY BINGO!  I’m so excited and thought I would share what I created.  There is a fantastic FREE site called Bingo Card Maker from eslactivities.com.  They allow you to create bingo cards using pictures.  I created one set of cards for K-2 where they identify different browsers, icons and equipment and then one for 3-5 that is a little more difficult and includes keyboard shortcuts.  I’m sharing the files here.  Feel free to download and use.  I think this is going to be so much fun!

When I use bingo I laminate the cards and let the students use Vis a vis markers to mark their spots.  After each game, I spray them with water and the kids erase them.  (Mostly spray the cards, sometimes the kids too!)  It works very well and my cards stay in good shape.

I hope you enjoy these games as much as I plan to!

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