Holcomb_Sumdog

** Welcome to Cliff Holcomb's Technology Presentation! **

Hello! My name is Cliff Holcomb and I'm excited to share my technology presentation with you! I have chosen to focus on the educational website Sumdog. Sumdog's free educational games motivate students to practice common core aligned skills. Students compete against one another in fun, interactive games that reinforce the same skills that you are working on in class! Please click below to learn more about Sumdog!

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 * Introduction and Student Side of the Website **

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 * Teacher Side of the Website **

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 * What Sumdog looks like through the students eyes **

**__ Here are some articles that support the use of this technology __** 1. http://www.cross-countiesconnect.com/2014/02/mlps-math-students-finding-sumdog-is-something-good/

2. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/website-reviews/sumdog#

3. http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/site-reviews/sumdog.shtml

4. http://www.avatargeneration.com/2014/06/giving-online-math-games-a-new-leash-of-life-sumdog/

**__ Content uses of this technology __** Sumdog's free version only concentrates on math. With a paid membership however, you can unlock reading and writing games as as well. As I stated above, all practiced skills are common core aligned and differentiated to meet the students individualized needs.

**__ ISTE Standards __** 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.  d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the Standards•  a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity  d. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards, and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

3. Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.  c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats

5. Engage in professional growth and leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.  a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning

** Where to purchase or acquire ** Sumdog provides __**FREE**__ games that make learning fun! There is also the option to pay for a membership which will allow you to more games, content, reports and assessments than the free version. I personally have only used the free version and am more than happy with my membership! Just log on to **www.sumdog.com** to get started!