The Next Generation

We are so proud of our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Rodgers, who was selected to be Forest Creek Elementary's Next Generation Digital Classroom this year! Earlier in the year, a cart of iPads arrived along with a Boxlite Interactive Projector.

Mrs. Rodgers and Mrs. Walkup, Forest Creek's Instructional Technology Specialist, work together to plan learning opportunities aligned with the Round Rock ISD curriculum. Students have successfully and carefully learned to use the iPad along with the camera feature and locate apps. We used Tellagami to create an avatar that can tell the characteristics of being a good citizen. We used Lensoo Create to demonstrate what a good writer does by drawing and then telling the story. Students have access to many reading apps, handwriting practice, and traditional Apple apps simulating a virtual world.

 The Boxlight projector transforms the traditional whiteboard into an interactive workspace.  Special pens allow students to stand in front of the image and manipulate the screen. This is especially wonderful for engaging students in our learning and contributes to creating a class community.

Keep up with Mrs. Rodgers' class on her class blog!