It is great to be back after TCEA. If
we have had a chance to visit with you, then you know our heads are reeling
from the new tools, connections, and inspiration we received while attending
the TCEA conference. Major recurring themes of the week included fostering
creativity with iPads, virtual and augmented reality, digital citizenship, and
global collaboration.
The conference themes emphasized for
us the advantages that 1:1 iPads have to offer our learners. Are learners
reaping those benefits in your classroom? As digital learning coaches, we are
passionate about adding digital elements to your lesson design and would love
to share our TCEA take-aways. Each week we will highlight a new tool we
are excited about. This week’s TCEA tech tool highlight take-away is sure to
add spice to your lessons and engage learners. TextingStory allows users to create fake text
message threads and export the feed to a video. Below are just a few examples
of fun ways you could incorporate the app into your lessons.
•
English 1 class could simulate a
conversation between fictional characters as if they were facing their problems
in a different time or place.
•
AP Human Geography could simulate a
conversation showing differing viewpoints on a topic of study.
•
Environmental Science learners could
create a conversation using the vocabulary a current unit.
•
Learners in foreign language classes could
practice casual written communication in their language of study.
If you would
like to learn more about TextingStory app watch this
short tutorial
and/or contact us to meet one-on-one or with your
team during team time.
Leave a comment below sharing a way TextStory could spice up your lessons.
