This document discusses and summarizes different technologies that can be integrated into a 2nd grade classroom, including Mimio Interactive, Kid Pix, RM Easiteach interactive whiteboard software, and ATI assessment tools. Mimio allows teachers to use a computer and projector with an interactive whiteboard. Kid Pix is a graphic and drawing program that encourages creativity. RM Easiteach is motivating software designed for education that pulls together different technologies into one platform. ATI provides online assessment tools and reporting to track student performance.

1. Integrating Technology
for 2nd Grade
ETCV 411
Fatima Abdulkazem, Michelle Jeffries,
Melissa Klein, Beverley Sutton

2. Mimio Interactive -Michelle
•Mimio uses a computer for
software
•Mounts to whiteboard
•Size is a little bigger
than a three hole punch
•Hooks into computer with a
USB or certain models are
wireless
•Projector (speakers)

3. Mimio in the Classroom
•Teacher sets up activity
•School purchases software/website with
interactive games that fit into state standards
•Works with Power Point and Excel Programs

4. Benefits for Students
Everything that
is accessible on
your computer
is now
available on a
large screen for
whole class
participation.

5. Interactive software used
with the mimio fits into
second grade standards of
measurement and money.

6. Projector Simple projector allows
teacher to allow students to
view items on the
whiteboard from her
computer such as :
•Class pictures from a field
trip
•Educational movies from
places like
Discoveryeducation.com
•Power point or Excel
Activities

7. Kid Pix
For 2nd Graders-
Melissa
Graphic/drawing program.
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Encourages creativity and investigation.
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Can be used in a teacher directed lesson.
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Can be used as a simple activity for children.
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8. Kid Pix Integration Into The
Classroom
Can be used to enhance skills, knowledge,

and understanding in the classroom.
Should only be used in the classroom to do
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so.

9. Reasons To Use Kid Pix
Simple to use
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Easy to work set-up
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Various activities at different difficulty levels
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Interactive
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Making decisions/creating images
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Reacting and sharing
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Childproof
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Small Kids Mode
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Experimentation is limitless
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Child-Run
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Operations were made to be fun
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Designed with learning in mind
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Can be integrated into any curricular activity
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Can create/design variety of publications
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Kid Pix Teacher’s Guide
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10. How Can We Use Kid Pix?
For fun and in the classroom
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With one computer in the
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classroom
Use while teaching or in

preparation
Overhead projector
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Group projects
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With more than one computer in the classroom
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All students work on same project
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Computers used as stations
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Can be used with all subjects and online research
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11. When To Use Kid Pix
In support of learning
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To make slide shows, maps, calendars and
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graphs
To tell stories, convey and interpret

information
The possibilities are endless!
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12. Fatima-RM Easiteach
Interactive Whiteboard and Slate Software
It’s a motivating and easy to use
learning tool. It helps reach
students with different learning
styles.

13. What is so special about it?
designed specifically for

education and whole-class
teaching.
Can be used throughout school

and across the curriculum.
pulls together whiteboards, pads,
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projectors and document cameras.
means only learning one piece of

software and not many; Less
training time.
engages and inspires students.
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14. How can the teacher utilize this software?
It provides ready-made lessons with games.
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 It allows creating interactive lessons e.g.
draw, edit text, change color, enlarge, rotate,
cut, copy, paste, animate, & multimedia bank
 Teachers can purchase
RM Easiteach for their Smart board
for $50.

15. You can include the RM Dance mat hardware,
it is a lot of FUN for all the students, but
particularly appropriate for active or
kinesthetic learners!

16. Bev-ATI

17. Aligns internal and external assessments with curricular
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performance standards and validates their congruence.
Reliable and valid assessment created through

continuous research and updating of psychometric
properties.
Technology to Promote Learning - not just Assessment

of Learning, but Assessment for Learning.
A comprehensive system reporting accountability data

and research findings in an understandable and useful
way to educators, parents, students, and community
members.

18. ATI Uses
Suitable for use at all grade

levels
ATI Galileo software runs

online
Works in conjunction with

SmartBoard/Mimeo
technology
Secure teacher login
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Teacher sets test
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Students enter answers via

remotes
Results viewed real-time


19. Teacher observed uses hardcopy test

first
Students enter answers from hardcopy
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Can see potential problems as test is in

progress
Can compare hard copy with online

results in case of problems
Software highlights graphically areas of

concern

22. Professional Development
Components
Component I: Benchmark Planner and Test Review
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Component II: Online, Response Pad, and Offline Testing
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Component III: Building Formative Assessments
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Component IV: Generating Reports
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Component V: Tips for Trainers
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Component VI: Lead Staff
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Component VII: Curriculum and Dialog Builder
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Component VIII: Grading: Gradebook and/or Report Cards
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23. Digital Story

24. Digital Story

25. www.ati-online.com/galileoK12/indexK12.html
www.images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
www.mimio.com
www.rmeducation.com/
www.thirteen.org/edonline/software/resources/kidpix.html