Technology Integration
Technology supports students throughout the inquiry process by helping them research, collaborate, create, and communicate their learning with authentic audiences.
Digital Tools
- Padlet – Brainstorming and collaboration
- Google Docs – Collaborative writing
- Google Slides – Presentations
- Canva – Posters and infographics
- Book Creator – Digital books
- Google Maps – Exploring the community
- iMovie – Video creation
- Flip – Video reflections
Technology Supports Students By:
- Researching community issues
- Collaborating with classmates
- Organizing ideas
- Creating digital products
- Sharing learning with authentic audiences
- Reflecting on learning
- Connecting and sharing with people beyond their classroom and local community
Technology gives students a way to share their work with people who are not in the classroom. They can also hear from students or other people outside of their own community, which gives them another audience for their work.
Digital Citizenship
Students will:
- Use technology responsibly.
- Respect copyright and privacy.
- Communicate respectfully online.
- Evaluate reliable online information.
- Demonstrate responsible digital citizenship.
Final Digital Products
Students may create:
- Website
- Video
- Podcast
- Digital presentation
- Infographic
- Community awareness campaign
- Digital story