Author Archives: Jim Covais
Coding Geography
Geography can be difficult for second graders, specifically where they are in relation to the rest of the world. Many students mix up the county, state, country, and continent. Ms. Jackson and I discussed this in our planning meeting and quickly got to work designing Continue reading
GoTemp! = Go Fun!
Happy Friday! Second graders at Longdale are studying temperature changes, so this was a perfect opportunity to experiment with the GoTemps! With the changing weather temperatures, we were able to talk about hot vs. cold and how it feels when the temperature outside changes. Next Continue reading
#TechTakeout Storms Shady Grove!
Last Friday at Shady Grove the Tech Takeout Crew went to Shady Grove to work with around 160 4th grade students for our first Tech Takeout of the 2016-2017 school year! Tech Takeout is when a group of ITRTs travel to different elementary schools once Continue reading
#TechTakeout Storms Shady Grove!
Last Friday at Shady Grove the Tech Takeout Crew went to Shady Grove to work with around 160 4th grade students for our first Tech Takeout of the 2016-2017 school year! Tech Takeout is when a group of ITRTs travel to different elementary schools once Continue reading
Student Logins Got You Down? I’ve Got Your Back!
Having students login for the first time on the computers can seem like an impossible task, especially in the younger grades. You find yourself running from one side of the room to the next making sure everyone is together. Then after 45 minutes of getting Continue reading
First Week – DONE!
The first week of school is over. All the kids got home on the right bus and most of the students remember their lunch number. You’re like 94% sure that you have the right seating arrangement for students to stay focused. Now you feel like Continue reading
Student Passwords – YOU CAN DO IT!
You no longer need your ITRT to get your student password information! This means you can get all of your student passwords without having to wait for me. Just follow the directions below from Matt Caratachea, Kelley Taylor, and Christina Aquilina. **In order to follow Continue reading
Student Passwords – YOU CAN DO IT!
You no longer need your ITRT to get your student password information! This means you can get all of your student passwords without having to wait for me. Just follow the directions below from Matt Caratachea, Kelley Taylor, and Christina Aquilina. **In order to follow Continue reading
Snapchat Template for Students
Click Here for the Template Here is a Snapchat template made in Google Slides that you can use with your students. Some ways you can use this template: Have students create a snap of a famous American. Snap a photo of a book character. Students can create historical selfies Continue reading
Techapalooza + You = Awesome!
Want to rock out your classroom with incredible technology instruction? Want to experience cool collaborative vibes with other amazing educators? Well tune up your axe, grab your glow sticks, and head to Techapalooza! Techapalooza will be THE place to get some funky fresh technology ideas Continue reading
