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.

A Technology Rich Faculty Meeting

DFT faculty learned how to use Google Classroom, Padlet, and information about NGDC and SAMR model.

5th grade students using StemScopes

5th grade students were learning about different types of energy sources using STEMscopes. STEMscopes is an online supplemental curriculum program that provides hands-on inquiry activites focused on TEKS.

Students Introduced to Mackin Via

During class library time, students were introduced to Mackin Via with a cooperative lesson from the Librarian, Ms. Williams and ITS, Ms. Torres.  Ms. Torres reviewed with primary grade levels how to log on the computer using their individual computer credentials and how to navigate to the Library Resources on the school website.  Ms. Williams then oriented students on how to navigate Mackin Via and check out e-books.

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.  

1st and 2nd grade Art Students Talking about Their Art Via QR Codes

Ms. Granger's 1st and 2nd grade Art students recorded a description to add to their art hanging in the hall.  Their description can be heard by scanning the QR Code attached to the art with a barcode scanner on a smart phone or tablet.

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.