4th Graders Research Lonestar Heros Using BYOD, Dell Venues, and Campus Computers

Students in 4th grade are researching Lonestar Heros as part of a multi-week project.  Students utilized the research function in Google Docs to supplement their research of their person.  The Research function allows students to search for information and images and then cites the source for them as a footnote.  Several students brought their own device to use in class which helped increase the device to student ratio so that more students could work on their project at school. Students in the Next Gen classroom were able to use their Dell Venue tablets to work on their projects as well.

Art Students Use Google Earth

Ms. Austen's class used Google Earth to explore landmarks in Asia.

Getting art class started

  Ms. Austen creates videos instructing the class on what they need to do to get class started.   This allows her class to self start while she is working to transition from one class to another.  

She has even left videos for teachers to show when they cover her classes. Not only are the videos full of instructions and directions so that everyone is prepared for their tasks -- they are fun, interesting and the kids respond to her on the video when she asked questions... even though they know she couldn't actually hear them. 

Owls

Math scavenger hunt

Mrs. Wozny's 4th grade class went on digital scavenger hunt. Students used a QR Code scanner to scan the QR Code to find their next clue.  They then had to find the next item and take a picture of a real world example of the term.

Hour of Code

Double File Trail joined millions of people across the world to participate in Hour of Code in honor of Computer Science Education Week.  Students and parents in Kinder-5th were engaged learning computer programming.  5th grade Robotic students loved helping Kinder and 1st grade students think through programming processes.

4th grade students still benefit from teacher in her absence

While the teacher was away, students were still able to focus on academics.  The teacher video a lesson on how to create a Patty Paper "protractor" and how to use the new tool while she was away from the classroom.  This allowed the substitute to pause the video when students needed extra time and to rewind for students to hear the information again using the vocabulary and concepts of the classroom teacher.

Art students exploring Africa

4th and 5th grade students used Google Earth and the website Our Africa to explore art, landforms, and life in Africa to be inspired with their Ugly Doll or Sockpuppet creations. Student's Ugly Doll or Sock Puppet will then be donated to the Austin Children's Shelter or Helping Hand Home for Children.

Students were in awe of the culture in Africa.

Student Council Commerical

Mr. Burns, one of our PE teachers and Student Council sponsor, and a few of our Brilliant Braves  created a Student Council Video announcement to advertise Student Council positions that are available for 4th and 5th grade students to run for.  

Teachers use Kahoot for assessing learning

4th and 5th grade classes were being assessed using an online assessment tool called Kahoot.  Teacher's enter questions and then display the question for the class to answer using their devices. Student's can use any internet accessible device. This was a great way for Mrs. Small's 5th grade students to Bring Their Own Device and onboard them to the district network.  Mrs. Wozny's 4th grade students were able to use their Dell Venues as part of the district NGDC pilot.

4th Graders Using Dell Venues

After working through the revision and editing process of their personal narratives, these Double File Trail Elementary 4th graders are recording each other in order to present their stories through virtual augmented reality!

Students in Mrs. Wozny's Class Play a Heated Game of Double Bucket

4th graders in Mrs. Wozny's class used the new interactive projector to play Double Bucket from our new online math textbook.

4th Graders Using Google Suite and BYOD to Research Lonestar Heros

Students in 4th grade are researching Lonestar Heros as part of a multi-week project.  Students utilized the research function in Google Docs to supplement their research of their person.  The Research function allows students to search for information and images and then cites the source for them as a footnote.  Several students brought their own device to use in class.  This helped increase the device to student ratio so that more students could work on their project at school.

Check back to see their finished projects!

5th Grade Students Collaborate with their Teacher Using Google Docs

2nd through 5th grade students and teachers are really excited that they can now collaborate on an assignment such as a reading reflection. Students and teachers can collaborate in real time, thus making instructional time and student conferences more efficient.