105 - Technology and Data Analysis - Session 2 - Lesson 5

Overview

The instructor for “105 - Technology and Data Analysis — Session 2, Lesson 5” reviews practical digital tools and classroom workflows used for planning, assessment, and content creation. The session focuses on features, device requirements, and classroom use-cases, and closes with reflection prompts for teachers.

Tools, features, and recommended uses

1. GoodNotes

• Purpose: digital notebook / planner.
• Device needs: iPad + stylus (Apple Pencil recommended; other compatible styluses may work).
• Features & tips:
  • Buy premade digital teacher plan books or create your own templates (one-time purchase).
  • Insert photos (e.g., meeting agendas) and resize them; keep multiple meeting notes in one document.
  • Use as a lightweight gradebook: zoom in to write individual entries or zoom out to view whole sheets.
  • Useful for journals, meal plans, quotes, and documenting classroom artifacts.
• Notes: some school districts may not approve GoodNotes on managed devices, so personal devices might be required.

2. Planbook

• Purpose: detailed daily curriculum planner and collaborative lesson organizer.
• Features & tips:
  • Organize day-by-day lesson plans, materials, and timing.
  • Share accounts with team members for collaboration.
  • Subscription-based model (recurring payment).
  • Saves notes from previous years and allows dragging/copying lessons into the current year — useful for reusing favorite activities.

3. Screen recording (built-in device feature)

• Purpose: formative assessment capture and student work documentation.
• Classroom uses:
  • Record one-on-one testing (primary grades) to capture students reading, letter–sound tasks, etc.
  • Create Google Slides with timers or use slides + teacher video, then screen-record the session.
  • Students can AirDrop or upload videos (e.g., to Canvas) for teacher review.
  • Provides replayable evidence for grading, pattern analysis, and parent feedback.
  • Helps identify students who need pull-out 1:1 instruction versus those who work independently.

4. iMovie

• Purpose: create slideshows/videos and add audio narration.
• Uses:
  • Combine slides or PowerPoints with teacher audio/video for remote lessons or flipped content.
  • Export and share videos with students and parents.

5. Procreate

• Purpose: digital drawing app for custom graphics and clip art.
• Features & tips:
  • One-time purchase app (not free).
  • Create headers, clipart, and other artwork; export images or PDFs for use in lessons and materials.

Larger themes covered

• Device-based teaching strategies (iPads and stylus use).
• Communication and documentation workflows for parents and assessment.
• Pros and cons of Google products, and how the instructor uses specific Google tools versus alternatives.
• Integration of multiple apps to support planning, assessment, content creation, and parent communication.

Action / reflection prompt

Name two main points from the session that would benefit you, and explain how you plan to implement those skills in your classroom.

Main speaker / source

The session presenter is the course instructor for “105 - Technology and Data Analysis — Session 2, Lesson 5.” Music was used for the intro/outro; no other named speakers or external sources were cited.