HALSTEAD ACADEMY 2.0
Browse tools and instructional strategies from 2014-2015 school year. To view new tools visit "Digital Library."
Independent Work
Ms. Canon explains how she promotes student independence through the use of QR Codes.
Fluency
Mrs. Wood and Ms. Smith explain how they develop expressive reading fluency through the use of the video app and Reader's Theatre.
High Quality Student Work
Ms. Eder explains how she promotes high quality student work and neatness through external motivators.
Concept Mapping
Mrs. Fiorito demonstrates concept mapping using popplet.com. This was a cool tool observed in a third grade classroom.
High Quality Student Work
Click on the picture to find out how Ms. McNeal promotes high quality work from her students!
Using Checklists
Downloading YouTube Videos
Ms. Bray, our Discovery Coach, explains how to download a youtube video. Say goodbye to advertisements and filtering problems!
BCPSOne: Test and Quizzes
This is a tutorial on how to use the test and quizzes feature on BCPSOne. This feature provides immediate feedback to students and teachers.
Dictation Tool
Building a Discovery Board
Ms. Moskunas discusses how to create a discovery board.
Listening to Reading
The First Grade team has devised a way for students to listen to fluent reading. Click the link to view how to provide a way for non-readers to be exposed to complex text!
LIBRARY ARCHIVES
This tutorial demonstrates how to use a free online dictation tool.
