Summary of "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.