Laptops+in+the+Elementary+Classroom

Tips from Rose at Como: purchase ear buds as gift to students, store in snack size ziplocks. from Monica and Grade 3 at Central: use your book buddies to help Kindergarten students get started. from Amy at HV: introduce emgames with laptops from Joyann at HV: Use WebPath Express for trusted Internet resources: http://library.lancasterschools.org/cataloging/servlet/presentwpesearchform.do?l2m=WebPath%20Express (get to your WebPath Express through your school's Library Media Center web page at [|www.lancasterschools.org])

Resources for teachers:

Try out Gizmos! (3rd Grade Teachers): [|www.explorelearning.com] More links from Internet4Classrooms: http://internet4classrooms.com/k12links.htm Browse for resources through Thinkfinity: http://thinkfinity.com/EducatorHome.aspx

Resources to use with students:

BBC Schools Science for ages 6-7: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/science_6_7.shtml BBC Schools Science for ages 7-8: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/science_7_8.shtml BBC Schools Science for ages 8-9: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/science_8_9.shtml BBC Schools Science for ages 9-10: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/science_9_10.shtml

Activity Example:

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Brazil Activities for Kids (3rd Grade): http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/goplaces/0,12405,104221,00.html (link from Katie at HV)