Flip Chart Tutorials

The first flip chart tutorial I watch was converting a Smart Notebook file to a flip chart.  I really like this because I used many different smart notebook files in my previous district and I am so glad I have a way to convert and use them in my current classroom.  I am so glad I can use them again!!

Second video was searching Promethean plant for flip charts.  I have been searching for flip charts on certain topics and not always having luck.  The tips in the video will help me to narrow down my search and find useful flip carts to help expand my lessons. 

Last video was editing an existing flip chart.  Wow I could have used this a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to edit a flip chart I was trying to use for science.  I did not realize this was so simple.  Now I know and will definitely use this in the future. 

BYOD

I just watched the video on BYOD.  I do like the idea of BYOD but I am still unsure at times about incorporating into my everyday instruction.  I would like to incorporate it more and more I just need to be more confident and let go.  The students at Carson MS seemed very comfortable with using the technology at school.  Several were using BYOD to take notes or to create flashcards.  I do agree that the technology definitely causes student engagement to increase.  We are starting an investigation in science and I think I will have the students bring in their devices for the next few weeks and use them during class.  They can use them for research, videos, create data tables and graphs etc.  I will be anxious to see how it all works out. 

Promethean Planet Hunt

I downloaded a flip chart on the Water Cycle.  It was a great resource I was able to use to introduce the Water Cycle.  It had the basic definitions for each part of the cycle.  I had the students create a foldable as we were going through each slide.  The flip chart had short videos incorporated and it also connect us to Study Jams through Scholastic.  The students were engaged the entire time.  There was also a short quiz which was a great formative assessment.  All in all in worked out really well with all 4 science classes.  I will be looking for more.