THES Digital Resources Meeting the Needs of ALL our Learners

Digital Devices Twin Hickory is proud to be the ONLY school in Henrico to pilot Kindle Fires in 2016-17 Our goal is to one day provide a 1:1 ratio for digital devices for every student in grades KG-5th

Why Digital Resources? Most textbooks no longer correlated to SOL Engaging for students on our digital devices Promotes 21st Century Skills Allows us ways to track data/usage Levels the playing field (ESL, SPED, Gifted…) Instruction “On the Go” (iPhone, Kindle, iPad, etc.) Allows for parents to support their children easily at home

How Do We Use Them? Direct instruction Stations Engaging homework assignments Remediate and enrich standards Independent research Provides valuable data to the teacher to drive instruction

Communication…Communication…Communication Classroom Newsletters/Blogs Alternative Homework Assignments QR Code Assignments Email Links of Resources to Parents Bookmark Clever Great tool for Intervention/Enrichment Block We need to be the agent of change Question: Do you have a plan for integrating these at home to support your child?

How Do We Access These Resources? County “One Stop Shop” Clever Some resources connect directly Some resources require unique passwords found on our label information on your child’s agenda Password: Computer login (on THES label) Username: 4 digit number (on THES label)

PTA or School Funded Resources Where do our dollars go each year to support students?

Reading A-Z For SCHOOL use only Leveled books to meet independent and instructional student reading levels Thousands of leveled readers, lesson plans, worksheets and assessments to teach guided reading For SCHOOL use only

RAZ Kids For SCHOOL use only Online guided reading program with interactive ebooks, downloadable books, and reading quizzes For SCHOOL use only

GOAL: We want to get our kids on the right independent reading level We want to get our kids in the right independent reading levels

Explore Learning -Hundreds of online simulations with lesson materials, supporting research-based strategies to build deep conceptual understanding in math and science -Mainly used in 3rd -5th, but open to all students

Brain Pop -Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. -Videos and follow-up assessments -Grades KG-5th

Discovery Science -Discovery Education Science helps educators engage young minds with inquiry-based learning, while reinforcing important literacy and mathematics for grades KG-5th -Powerful videos, animations, virtual labs, and open ended science assessments

Study Island Study Island is a leading academic software provider of standards-based assessment, instruction, and test preparation e-learning programs -Math and Science for grades 3rd -5th -Promotes independent learning tracks based on NWEA student scores

Education City EducationCity connects teaching and learning by pairing time-saving teacher tools with standards-aligned student activities for a seamless learning experience -Math for grades KG-2nd

Headsprout (Intervention ONLY) Headsprout is a kids reading program that uses effective, interactive online episodes to teach K-5 students the skills they need become successful readers -KG – 5th grade

DreamBox (Intervention ONLY) -DreamBox ensures students understand concepts before moving on to new lessons for grades KG-5th -Over 2,300 engaging, standards-aligned lessons that are proven to build problem solving strategies, hone critical thinking skills, and develop math fluency

Free Sites or Apps to Use at Home -These are free to everyone through CLEVER and contain great way to support your child at home -All you need is a digital device and let them find their niche to read

Reading Resources at Home Where can I get leveled digital reading resources on my computer, iPad, or tablet at home?

Pebble Go Research and exploration for grades K-2 -Read-aloud button on all high interest articles -Great for early age research Use it with Mac, PC, iOS (iPad), Android, Kindle Fire HD tablet or Chromebook over any type of network with headphones or speakers

Destiny Discovery -Leveled eBooks and audiobooks -Good for all ages, but geared towards upper grades -Try the app on your Apple devices! -Login through Clever and use Classroom computer username is the username and student 4 digit number is the password Example: Login:  hcps-mdussault Password:  3477

Tumble Books -Leveled eBooks that your child can listen to build reading independence and comprehension -Good for all ages -Extras like games and playlists -Login through Clever, no password required

Zing -Zing is a fantastic resource that provides educators, parents, and students unlimited access to thousands of authentic eBooks in English and Spanish, both in school and at home -Good leveled books for all ages -Parents can create their own free account at http://www.schoolwide.com/zing

Research Sites at Home Where can I get appropriate research resources on my computer, iPad, or tablet at home?

Britannica Online -Online encyclopedia -Research and exploration for grades 3-5 -Extras like a world atlas and geography games

Age appropriate research sites Grades 2-5 Research articles, read-aloud and highlight Grades 3-5 NatGeo articles & books in eBook form Grades 3-5 Research articles, homework help, trivia, & games

Where do we go from here? -Make devices available at home -Ask questions to our staff for clarification -Understand this is how our kids now learn and we need to be open to a new way of supporting them!