This document provides tips for creating engaging technology projects in the classroom. It discusses using tools like iMovie, Google Maps, QR codes, blogging, rubrics, Twitter, and Evernote for lessons. iMovie can be used as an alternative to PowerPoint for creative student projects. QR code scavenger hunts allow students to find information by scanning codes around the school. A current events blog and Twitter are suggested for sharing information and sparking class discussions. Rubrics and Evernote help organize and access materials. The overall message is to incorporate technology into lessons in a way that engages students and enhances learning.

1. Create EngagingTechnology Projects Jeremy Borer- Sandy Creek Public Schools Social Science Teacher mrborersblog.blogspot.com jborer@esu9.org

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3. Topics iMovie Google Maps QR Code Scavenger Hunts Current Events Blog Rubrics Twitter Evernote

4. Integrating Technology Allow for student input Try new things – stick with what works Be ready for set backs – have a plan Teach the technology and the content Show off the results

5. iMovie Use as an alternative to PowerPoint Great to use in all subject areas Your students can be as creative as they want Don’t be afraid to allow several days of work time The projects take time – but they are worth it Give time to plan before creating the iMovie

6. iMovie Project ideas – be creative Commercials – describe any concept in 1 minute or less Infomercials – describe any concept in a longer format Movie Trailers – easy to use in iMovie ‘11 Highlight Videos – of a person’s accomplishments News Programs – use the green screen to film your news “on location”

7. iMovie High School Government Students worked in groups to create a short commercial for a Political Action Committee

8. iMovie High School Biology Students worked in groups to create a movie comparing the parts of cell to a business

9. iMovie High School Psychology Students worked in groups to create infomercials about a gender stereotype

10. Google Maps Students must have Google accounts Incorporate pictures, video and text into your map Great for geography and history classes Battlefields Describe a vacation to a foreign country Biographies – explorers and generals Washington DC – Close Up Trip Civil War Battles

11. QR Code Scavenger Hunts QR Code Creator Create your own QR codes to print and post in class QR Code Scavenger Hunt Generator Create easy to implement scavenger hunts QR Code Reader apps Search the App Store on your smartphone or iPod Touch for free reader apps

12. QR Code Scavenger Hunts Great to use as a review activity – alone or in teams Link the code to a website Students find important information about a topic Post the codes in your classroom or around the school Great educational use of smartphones and iPods Make sure this fits within your school’s policy on using phones/iPods ESU #9 iTi Conference Scavenger Hunt

13. Current Events Blog I use Blogger – there are many sites that you could use I will post articles that pertain to my subject area Students comment on the article – inside or outside of class We use the comments to start in-class discussions This is not up and running yet – email issues Mr. Borer's Blog

14. Rubrics Not much fun to create Use a free website to do this work for you Customizable rubrics that are easy to create Rubistar iRubric

15. Twitter Great source of information on almost any topic Hashtags – used to tag a tweet with certain information #sschat #edtech #cw150 Educational hashtags More educational hashtags

16. Evernote Free app from the App Store Information (pictures, links, documents) is synced between your computer and your mobile devices Allow important information to be accessed on multiple devices Capture ideas and events as they happen

17. View the presentation online at: Mr. Borer's Blog mrborersblog.blogspot.com

18. Thank You! Jeremy Borer - Sandy Creek Public Schools Social Science Teacher mrborersblog.blogspot.com jborer@esu9.org