Elementary technology

Don't stress over integrating technology in the elementary classroom any more. Click to see over 100 computer lab activities for your grades K-5 students, and even a few for middle school.

Computer Science Education Week is the first week in December each year. This is a time when students around the world participate in the Hour of Code. I’ve been participating with my elementary library classes for several years now, but at first I was very reluctant to try it with my youngest classes. My lack of understanding about coding led to me feeling afraid to

Technology in the inquiry classroom constantly changes and so are the classroom tech tools that we use every day with our students.

Setting up a Technology Classroom is much different than setting up a traditional classroom. In this blog I talk about 5 tips that have efficiently helped me set up my computer lab throughout the years. This type of classroom setting makes a great learning environment for elementary students! With helpful tips like classroom decor, space planning & classroom organization this will blog will help you set up the perfect technology classroom for your students! #STEM #ComputerLab #TechnologyTeac

Looking for a free comprehensive K-12 technology curriculum, scope & sequence, or framework? Tasked with creating your school or district technology & computer science curriculum guide? This round up includes a clickable list of various curriculum frameworks, lessons, checklists, etc. for for integrating technology into the classroom. Technology Curriculum Guides Many Teach With Tech Facebook Group discussions and questions revolve around tech curriculum. What curriculum are you using? What…

Use technology daily warm ups and morning meetings as a way to inject some tech into your classroom every day. If you are using technology regularly in the classroom or are a technology teacher with a cart or a lab, check out how these technology daily warm ups can build classroom community, augment your digital citizenship discussions, and help students practice coding, design thinking, get energized, and more! Morning meeting, bell ringer, brain break or morning message.

Technology Lesson Plans and Activities Frequently Asked Questions

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I put together weekly plans for the computer lab for grades K-5. These plans include everything you need so that the planning is done for you.

Typing activities for elementary students that are available in print and digital formats.

Come learn about my FAVORITE technology tools for digital communication and collaboration with elementary students. Use these tools with Chromebooks, laptops, computers and some can even be used with iPads. Global learning is making its way into the classroom and we need to make sure our students are prepared so they can make the most of these authentic learning experiences!

Let me help you get through distance learning with free printable tech activities

Choice is the unspoken 5th "C" of digital learning. It fits right alongside Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Communication.

Teachers know it is important when creating technology rules in the classroom to get students involved. But if you want to help students unlearn unexpected tech behaviors, be sure NOT to do this one thing! Unlearning Technology Usage Have you started to use devices in school yet this year? What are you noticing? Many of you have told me how logging in is much less of 'a situation' than in prior years. That's great news! If students still need logging in help, check out my tips here. But I'm…

ChatterPix Kids is a great app for integrating technology and reading. In this tutorial I am going to show you the basics of what the ChatterPix Kids app looks like and provide 9 ideas for you to try with your students.

Trying to find some new ideas for first grade technology projects? In this post, I talk all about how you can use Piccollage in first grade in different ways to integrate classroom technology.

It can be difficult to have your elementary students set up, complete, and clean up their STEM challenges all within one class period! So, I'm sharing one of my favorite tips for how you can effectively manage your time this school year! This will make for stress-free STEM projects, and more fun for your students!

Discover the ultimate guide to Classroom Management Apps, meticulously curated to enhance your teaching experience.

Learning with games is a great way to start off the new school year. Check out these ways to turn your Google Classroom into a fun interactive experience.