Please use the action buttons below to navigate through this show when necessary An Interactive Learning Module created by Instructional Technology Specialist Kim Ramsey

 Navigation buttons at bottom of slide can be used to progress the slides if needed.  Please use ESC key on keyboard at any time to exit  Time Duration: 7 minutes

 This self paced interactive learning module will provide you with some best practices for using an interactive Air Slate in any classroom  You will be able to describe best classroom scenarios for using interactive Air Slates by end of module  You will be able to name how classes can utilize the Air Slate

 Air Slates are interactive tools used in the classroom that allow teacher and students to have control of the computer/projector screen without using a mouse  They are blank “slates” that utilize an electronic pen to write/draw on projection screen in the classroom

 Use as a tool to free them from the computer and projector area of room  Stand by students desks as they work  Work “hands free” in order to utilize more visual aids/ manipulatives

 Use slates to answer questions on the screen  Show their work on problems to class  Interact live with other class members

 Student who are not using the slate work on individual white boards, construction paper, in groups, with manipulatives, etc.  Engage students who are waiting for their turn!

 Back up plan in case the Slate malfunctions  Participation system to ensure all students access the slate during a class day  Plan for increase of student response time when writing on the slate

Click on the letter of the one class that you feel does *NOT* have a usage for Air Slate: A: A: PE B: B: Social Studies C: C: Music D: D: Health D: D: I think all classes can have uses for the slate!

 Keep score in games  Have students write rules for games  Write game plans for winning strategies  Take votes on what games to play

 Draw maps  Learn how to navigate with a compass  Use to pinpoint points on maps

 Draw notes and staff for writing music  Write words for songs  Learn vocabulary such as treble clef and draw images

 Learn parts of skeleton system by labeling  Follow paths of circulatory system in the body  Draw Food Pyramid for healthy eating

 Click your grade to see the uses for the Air Slate in all those classes or click the arrow to go to next slide.

 PE: keep score in games, write rules for games, write game plans for winning strategies, take votes on what games to play  Music: Draw maps, use pen to help navigate with a compass, use to pinpoint points on maps

 Social Studies: Draw maps, Learn how to navigate with a compass, Use to pinpoint points on maps  Health: Learn parts of skeleton system by labeling, Follow paths of circulatory systme in the body, label food pyramid

Click on the bats for PE class info: Click on the map for Social Studies info: Click on the sheet music for Music class info: Click on the food pyramid for Health class info:

 Air Slate can be great classroom tool for teachers and students  Air Slates can be used in many classes in a variety of ways  Teachers should learn best practices before using or having students use the slate.