Creativity+and+Innovation-Elementary


 * Creativity and Innovation** [[image:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3675098394_fd04d646ae_m.jpg align="right"]]

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: A. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. B. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. C. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues. D. identify trends and forecast possibilities.

toc ====Presenters: Aly Tapp, Kevin Willson, Samantha Smith Room: Auditorium Contact: smithsj@rlasd.k12.pa.us  Contact: atapp@yssd.org  Contact: kwillson@yssd.org==== =

Introduction=
 * **Past** || ....................... || **Present/Future** ||
 * Teacher Presentation || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Student Discovery ||
 * Expository Essays/Reports || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Multimedia Projects ||
 * Surface Comprehension || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Deep Knowledge ||
 * Whole Group || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Individualized ||
 * Isolated Activities || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Longer Projects ||
 * Scripted lesson and time line || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Adaptable sequencing ||
 * Private work shared only with teacher || [[image:planearrow.gif width="87" height="29"]] || Public work shared with real external audience ||

=Examples=

Wikis and Google Docs
http://locustgrove5.wikispaces.com/

Blabberize
Fifth Grade students researched explorers using [|World Book Online], wrote a first person account and created a [|blabberize] to share the information.

Glogster (Video)
Fifth Grade students video recorded a Jamestown colony play and showcased using Glogster Edu. ([])

Glogster (Video)
Kindergarten students share their pet stories. (http://kinderspot.wikispaces.com/Pet+Show)

Wikis & Podcasts
Fourth grade students researched Pennsylvania fish using provided sites. They gathered research information on a wiki page and condensed into a two person conversation about the fish. ([])

Math and Music
Fifth Grade students take math songs and make their own videos. ([]) and [|StudyJams] from Scholastic.

First Grade Projects
Traci Blazosky does many creative projects with her students. (http://b-7bobcats.wikispaces.com/)

Wikis and the Constitution
The Constitution interpreted by fifth graders. (http://creativecougarsconstitution.wikispaces.com/)

Creative Cougars
http://creativecougars.wikispaces.com/

Kerpoof
5th grade Storybook - excellent visual prompts for writing...(http://www.kerpoof.com/#/view?s=2gs119COkgo5cjA44w00-d-dfcde3-) 5th grade Story (shorter) - visual prompts for writing - A scary story (http://www.kerpoof.com/#/view?s=2gs119COkMo3dggl-c-b54f13)

Animoto
5th grade students living things videos media type="file" key="Birds video.mp4" width="300" height="300" media type="file" key="LIONS video.mp4" width="300" height="300" media type="file" key="Mammals video.mp4" width="300" height="300" AM announcements media type="file" key="DAY 4 introduction video.mp4" width="300" height="300" states projects media type="file" key="Nevada State Report.mp4" width="300" height="300" media type="file" key="GO TEXAS- state video.mp4" width="300" height="300"

Edmodo
5th graders submit work, converse with their classmates in and out of class and with the teacher

Voicethread
http://voicethread.com/?#q+elementary.b68079.i350750

Google Docs
5th graders add to the "word of the day" document

=Sites to Explore= [|Wikispaces] [|Google Docs] [|http://storybird.com] [|http://www.kerpoof.com] [|http://animoto.com] [|http://www.edmodo.com/home] [|http://edu.glogster.com] [] Elementary Tech Wikispace

=Screencasting tools= Jing free download- http://www.techsmith.com/jing/ Where your swf files from Jing can be uploaded to so you can share the url... http://www.screencast.com (you have an account from when you download Jing) screencast-o-matic is a free website - http://www.screencast-o-matic.com screentoaster is a free website - http://www.screentoaster.com/ SnapZ Pro is a paid for screencasting software (affordable) - http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/ Mac users - Snowleopard has screencasting options automatically in Quicktime

=Resources= rss url="http://groups.diigo.com/rss/tienet/bookmark" link="true" number="10"

=Profiles= Experiences with technology and digital resources for Creativity and Innovation strand. Excerpted from: http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS-S_2007_Student_Profiles.pdf

PK-2

 * Illustrate and communicate original ideas and stories using digital tools and media-rich resources.
 * Identify, research, and collect data on an environmental issue using digital resources and propose a developmentally appropriate solution.
 * In a collaborative group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area.
 * Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals.

3-5

 * Produce a media-rich digital story about a significant local event based on first-person interviews.
 * Use digital imaging technology to modify or create works of art for use in a digital presentation.

6-8

 * Describe and illustrate a content-related concept or process using a model, simulation, or concept-mapping software.
 * Create original animations or videos documenting school, community, or local events.
 * Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decision making using digital tools and resources.

9-12

 * Design, develop and test a digital learning game to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to curriculum content.
 * Create and publish an online art gallery with examples and commentary that demonstrate an understanding of different historical periods, cultures, and countries.
 * Employ curriculum-specific simulations to practice critical-thinking processes.
 * Identify a complex global issue, develop a systematic plan of investigation, and present innovative sustainable solutions.
 * Design a website that meets accessibility requirements.
 * Create media-rich presentations for other students on the appropriate and ethical use of digital tools and resources.