Digital Tools in the middle School Classroom
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Digital Tools in the Middle School Classroom
Created by: Ashleigh JedlowskiLIBS 602
Greetings From the Middle…
Today’s Tools
• Big Huge Labs• Image Chef• Piktochart• QR Code Monkey
Big Huge Labs
http://bighugelabs.com/
• Generally used for creating products with images
Big Huge Labs- Trading Cards
• English SOL 7.5 a) The student will describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot structure, theme and conflict.
Big Huge Labs- Map Activity
• Could be used in Social Studies, Science, Foreign Language, etc.
• Allows students to choose specific regions and highlight key areas on map
Big Huge Labs- Magazine Cover
• Can be used in any classroom at the beginning of the year as an introductory or “getting to know you” activity
Big Hug Labs Overview
Pros• Versatile image tool with
many different activities to choose from
• Very user friendly
Limitations• While it has many different
choices, it may sometimes be a little difficult for students to focus on the activity at hand rather than browsing
• Check with ITC at school to see if the site is accessible at your school.
Image Chef
• http://www.imagechef.com/
• Strictly used for manipulating and creating images
Image Chef- Visual Poetry
• English 7.5d) The student will describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and literary devices including figurative language.
Image Chef- Wanted Poster
• Fun tool to use when discussing heroes and villains
Image Chef- Photo Frame
• Can be used to spruce up images and projects across all curriculums
Image Chef Overview
Pros• Images can be enhanced in
as little as 5 minutes• User friendly
Limitations• Only offers programs to
work with images
Piktochart
• http://piktochart.com/• Used to create graphic representations of
information gathered through reading or collection of data.
Piktochart- English Connections
• English 7.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts while:
j) Identifying cause and effect relationships
Piktochart- English Connections Cont’d.
• English 7.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts while:
k)Organizing and synthesizing information for use in written formats
Piktochart- Math Connections
• Students could use Piktochart to create graphic representations of information they have gathered from other students.
Piktochart Overview
Pros• Organizes information into
an attractive graphic organizer
• Is more engaging than reading an article
• Can be laid out in a manner which had never before been considered
• Information is easily accessible
Limitations• Very difficult to create if
specific template is not available
• Overly time consuming
• Not user friendly
QR Code Monkey
• http://www.qrcode-monkey.com/• QR codes are generally used as tools that
provide more information about a topic when a limited space is available.
QR Code Monkey- Organizational Patterns
• English SOL 7.6c) The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts by identifying an author’s organizational pattern using textual clues, such as transition words and phrases
QR Code Monkey-Research Papers
• Students research a topic and come up with sub categories for their topic of choice, for each subcategory, students must create a QR code and provide information about their topic
• Trade and Scan
QR Code Monkey- Library Use
• Use QR Codes to inform students of books in a series or newly released books
QR Code Monkey Overview
Pros• Encourages technology in
the classroom• Encourages collaborative
work/interaction• Very simple to create
Limitations• Technology may not be
available• Could cause potential
distractions in class.
Questions/Comments
• Does anyone have any questions about the following tools?– Big Huge Labs– Image Chef– Piktochart– QR Code Monkey