Be A Savvy Skyper

Have you ever wanted to chat online with an author or with someone living in a certain part of the world? Well, now you can! Webcams have come to your computer labs and are now available for check out. Here’s how to get started:

1. Schedule a time with your district's Technology Trainer.
2. Check out a webcam or make sure you have one on your computer.
3. Visit education.skype.com .
4. Make arrangements with a Skype friend.
5. Begin Skyping.

Ideas for Skyping:
Interview an Author
Visit a Veteran
Culture Chats
Holidays Around the World
Global Geography

Visit Skype Education to learn more!

Getting to Know the iPad: A 4th Grade Scavenger Hunt

These 4th grades had so much fun learning how to use the iPad to obtain information.  It was all part of a consumption and creation activity. 

Materials:

iPad (1 per student)

Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

Pencil

The instructions are simple.  Distribute one iPad and one Worksheet to each student.  Instruct them to use the iPad Apps and Safari Browser to locate the answers to each item on the Worksheet and record their response. The first 5 to complete the activity wins a small prize (Smencil, notepad, or colored ink pen).

Additional Resources:

iPads in the 4th Grade Classroom
41 Apps for the 4th Grade Teacher
Palos School District 4th Grade Projects