May Features from Internet 4 Classrooms

May Blog | App of The Month | What's Happening |
New- Online Practice | New- Printables | New- Answer Keys |
Teacher Resources | Parent Resources | Technology Tips |
Other Areas of Interest | Common Core |
SAT and ACT Test Preparation

May brings Physical Fitness Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and much more.

May Blog: 10 Ways Technology Boosts Math Skills

10 Ways Technology Boosts Math Skills

This month's blog is 10 Ways Technology Boosts Math Skills .

Mathematics has always been one of the most challenging subjects for students, especially those who struggle with numbers. However, technology has made it easier for students to learn and understand math concepts.

In the United States, many students are using technology to improve their math skills, and the results have been impressive. In this blog post, we will explore Ten ways technology can help students improve their math skills.

Guest Blogger John Maloney is an ex middle school math teacher who is currently working with Bytelearn. The AI tool Bytelearn provides step by step help to the teachers and students. It also helps in flagging knowledge gaps in students.

App of the Month

Every month we are going to feature a different, and hopefully FREE, iPad/iPod/iPhone/Android educational application. Visit our ever-changing app page.

The App of the Month for May is Filmic Pro-Video Camera by Bending Spoons Apps ApS ( iOS and Android ).

Filmic Pro v7 transforms your mobile device into a professional cinema camera, allowing you to capture the highest video quality possible on a smartphone or tablet, with the most intuitive capture experience — ever.

A multi-time iOS Video Camera App of the Year, Filmic Pro has been used in more high profile video projects by award winning filmmakers than any other app:

• Stupid Love - Lady Gaga
  
  
• Tangerine - Sean Baker
  
  
• Unsane & High Flying Bird - Steven Soderbergh
  
  
• Snow Steam Iron - Zack Snyder
  

Redesigned from the ground up, Filmic Pro v7 provides filmmakers, newscasters, teachers, vloggers, and social media content creators with the most powerful and intuitive camera experience available, with a full suite of advanced yet easy to use features.

V7 New Features

• Dedicated Focus/Exposure Mode selector, comprising three intuitive focus and exposure modes.
  
  
• Redesigned Manual Sliders for improved focus and exposure control:
  
  — New Exposure/Zoom Slider provides discrete control over LV; ISO; shutter speed; and zoom.
  
  — Improved pull points for automated rack focus and zoom moves.
  
  
• Quick Action Modals (QAMs) put key functionality at your fingertips front and center in the main interface, eliminating the need to dive into settings.
  
  
• Action Slider can be revealed to provide a real-time readout and control over key capture settings including ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and gamma curve. Tap a value to interact with its associated QAM for unrivaled control.
  
  
• Custom Function (Fn) Button now allows you to map one of dozens of available custom functions to the main UI, so your most used feature is only ever a tap away.
  
  
• Enhanced pro audio capabilities with support for 16/24-bit audio.
  

Headline Features

• ProRes Capture (Proxy; LT; 422; 422 HQ; 4444)*
  
  
• iPad Pro M2 exclusive: ProRes 4444 XQ
  
  
• Log gamma curves*
  
  
• Realtime Film Looks for cinematic results without the need for grading*
  
  
• Live Analytic suite including Zebras, False Color, Focus Peaking*
  
  
• Support for DolbyVision HDR, 10-bit SDR, and 8-bit HEVC/H264*
  
  
• Clean HDMI Out transforms your device into a pro level web cam
  
  
• Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C) support*
  
  
• Advanced Audio Controls for manual input gain, 16/24-bit audio; uncompressed PCM
  
  
• CMS for industry standard clip naming conventions.
  

Foundation Features

• Manual control over every capture parameter
  
  
• Apple Watch support for remote start/stop + video preview
  
  
• Vertical and landscape support
  
  
• Sync audio frame rates of 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps*
  
  
• High speed frame rates of 60/120/240fps*
  
  
• Slow and fast motion FX
  
  
• Time lapse
  
  
• Histogram & waveform
  
  
• Downsample to lower resolutions
  
  
• Capture presets synced to the cloud
  
  
• Image stabilization (standard/cinematic)*
  
  
• Support for Filmic Remote. Control an iOS device running Filmic Pro with a second device running Remote.
  
  
• 8 aspect ratios including Widescreen (16:9); Ultra Panavision (2.76:1); Square (1:1).
  
  
• 4 encoding options for H264/HEVC to balance quality and file size
  
  
• 3rd Party Hardware Support
  
  — 1.33x and 1.55x anamorphic desqueeze
  
  — 35mm lens adapters
  
  — Horizontal flip
  
  
• Supported Gimbals
  
  — Zhiyun Q3/4 + Smooth 4-5
  
  — DJI OSMO Mobile 1-5
  
  
• Advanced Audio Features:
  
  — Pro audio formats; headphone monitoring; manual gain
  
  * Features are hardware or configuration specific. For more information visit our website.
  
  

  Filmic Pro-Video Camera is available for Apple and Android devices.

  Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.04.1 or later on Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Android version 9 and up on your Android device.

  
  
  

  WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

  
  

  Here are some of the May events that you can celebrate or make note of this month:

  1. Physical Fitness Month
     
     Exercising is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. Find resources about exercise, physical education, team sports, and more on our Physical Education page. Also check out our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.
  
  
  2. Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
     
     Celebrate the contributions that Asian and Pacific Americans have made to society this month! Learn about notable Asian American writers, athletes, and scientists. Find book lists, lesson plans, and student activities from Scholastic. Use primary sources in your lesson plans from the Library of Congress and the National Archives and find teacher resources from the Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art here.
  
  
  3. National Children's Book Week (5/1-5/7)
     
     Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.
  
  
  4. National Weather Observer's Day (5/4)
     
     Learn about the weather in your classroom today. Get involved and learn how to become a National Weather Service Storm Spotter. Or if you are already a Storm Spotter, it never hurts to freshen up with the Weather Spotter Quick Reference Guide. Also check out our Earth Science resource page and Weather page for elementary schoolers for interactives, activities, and more.
  
  
  5. Cinco de Mayo (5/5)
     
     Happy Cinco de Mayo! Learn about the history of this holiday and facts and misconceptions about Cinco de Mayo. Find crafts, projects, and printables you can do today.
  
  
  
  
  6. Teacher Appreciation Week (5/8-5/12)
     
     Show your appreciation to the teachers in your life this week! Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.
  
  
  
  
  7. Mother's Day (5/14)
     
     Celebrate your mom and show her how much you care and appreciate her today! I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your lesson plans or use at home.
  
  
  
  
  8. Lewis and Clark Expedition Begins (5/14/1804)
     
     Learn about the men who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory. Who were Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery? You can find Classroom Resources and Interactive maps from PBS, National Geographic, and the National Archives. Determine the influence of Lewis and Clark's expedition westward with I4C's Lewis and Clark lesson plan page.
  
  
  9. Biographer's Day (5/16)
     
     Today, learn about famous figures through reading their biographies! Find biographies for our Founding Fathers, Nobel Prize Winners, famous authors, and more on our Biography Topics page.
  
  
  
  
  10. Memorial Day (5/29)
      
      Enjoy the day off of work and school today but this Memorial Day, remember those who have died for our country. Find lesson plans, crafts, activities, and more on our Memorial Day page.
  
  
  
  
  

  New- ONLINE PRACTICE AT I4C

  
  

  Internet4Classrooms now offers Online Practice and Interactives, covering Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Common Core Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice quizzes tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

  
  

  Check out our Online Practice Quizzes. More grades and subjects coming soon.

  New Online Practice Quizzes Made Available in August

  We have released many new online quizzes during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

  Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

  • Bell Ringers,
  • In Class Assignments,
  • Homework or
  • Extra Credit.

  Here is a list of the newest quizzes by grade.
  
  

  New- COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS PRINTABLES AT I4C

  
  

  Internet4Classrooms offers Printables, covering Kindergarten to Sixth Grade Mathematics. Look for a rapidly growing variety of thousands of practice worksheets tied to the Common Core State Standards, School Subjects, Activities, and Holidays.

  
  

  Check out our Common Core Printables. More grades and subjects coming soon.

  
  

  New Printables Worksheets Made Available in August

  We have released thousands of new printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

  Try them out, and then use them with your students as:

  • Bell Ringers,
  • In Class Assignments,
  • Homework or
  • Extra Credit.

  Here is a list of the newest worksheet sets by grade.
  

  
  

  New- Answer Keys

  
  

  New Worksheet Answer Keys Made Available in August

  We have released thousands of new answer keys for our printables worksheets during the last months supporting the Common Core Standards.

  Remember that you can sign up for answer key access here: https://i4c.xyz/n89msyv.

  Here is a list of the newest answer key sets by grade.
  

  
  

  TEACHER RESOURCES

  
  
  1. Teach your students the importance of staying active this month. We have great Physical Education resources about the muscular system, strength training, team sports, and more. Also visit ourHealth and Nutrition and Wellness pages to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.
  
  
  2. Celebrate Children's Book Week in your classroom! Here are some great book lists for all ages and lesson plans from Scholastic. I4C also has a collection of stories for elementary students, library resources, information on physical and virtual libraries, grade level help with reading and literature, and reading assessment practice.
  
  
  3. Check out our Mother's Day page to find crafts you can make with your students to take home and show mom, as well as fun activities and printables.
  
  
  4. Memorial Day is a great day to relax before the end of the school year but remember those who have died for our country. Teach your students about why we have the day off and the meaning behind the holiday. Find lesson plans, crafts, and activities on our Memorial Day page.
  
  
  5. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps.
  
  
  6. Remember to visit our Teacher Tools section. This home page contains all the topics you need to use during the school year.
  
  
  7. Go to our grade level help for lesson plans, activities, instructionals, and tools organized by grade and subject.
  
  

  PARENT RESOURCES

  
  
  
  1. Don't let your kids waste time sitting on the couch! Fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Check out our Physical Education page for resources about exercise, team sports, and more. Also visit our pages about Health and Nutrition and Wellness to find more information about living a healthy lifestyle.
  
  
  2. Help your kids show their appreciation for their teachers this week. Find printables, crafts, and other great ways how to show your thanks on our Teacher and Staff Appreciation page.
  
  
  3. Thank all the mothers and grandmothers in your life this Mothers' Day. I4C has a Mother's Day resource page, filled with crafts for kids, activities, and printables you can incorporate into your Mother's Day celebration.
  
  
  4. Be sure to check out I4C's collection of free educational iPhone and iPad apps for you and your child.
  
  
  5. You can always visit our Parent Resources page to get grade level practice sites, find online sources, and information pertaining to homework, special needs, reading help, and more.
  
  
  6. Don't forget our Technology Tutorial section in case you need refresher courses in your computer skills.
  
  
  
  

  TECHNOLOGY TIPS

  
  
  1. Ultimate Makerspace Resource Guide:
     What is a makerspace? What projects and materials do you recommend for a makerspace? Why are makerspaces becoming so popular in schools and libraries? These are just some of the questions heard often about makerspaces. Makerspaces.com has assembled a well curated collection of favorite makerspace resources and websites -- over 101+ links to makerspace related articles, guides, checklists and more that will help you get started with hands-on maker education.
     
     Learn more in the article found: HERE
  
  
  2. The Best Maker YouTube Channels:
     Kevin Kelly has assempled a list of truly outstanding maker based YouTube channels. His detailed blog post covers the YouTube channels for which he subscribes and returns to often. They are informational, rather than entertaining channels with a bias toward makers and do-ers. He breaks the list into four groups: Experimenters, Makers, Explainers, and Nichers — the last category meaining esoteric interests that probably won’t appeal to many.
     
     Learn more by visiting: HERE.
  
  
  3. Maker Movement Books:
     Goodreads.com has assembled another well curated list - this one is a list of foundational books about making, makerspaces and the maker movement. It would be hard for a school librarian/resource specialist to go wrong with any of the books on this list. They are all wonderful.
     
     You can find out more: HERE.
  
  
  
  
  

  We also have other basic instruction in Microsoft Office, including Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007.

  
  
  

  OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST

  
  
  1. Resources for Educators - In this section you can find classroom resources for Exceptional Children, Smartboards, Character Education, Web 2.0 Resources and other topics.
  2. Resources for Parents - Parents can find resources
     on assisting their children with homework, time management, Internet Safety, subject area resources, grade level resources and more.
  
  
  

  Common Core State Standards at I4C

  
  

  Our Common Core State Standards are full of resources for every individual standard. Students can take control of their own learning by clicking on the page with the standard number, and choosing their own resource to practice that skill.

  
  

  Check out our Common Core Math High School Algebra Standards, Common Core Math Standards, and Common Core ELA Standards.

  
  

  SAT and ACT Test Preparation

  Free Online Practice Resources for ACT Tests and SAT Tests. I4C now offers free SAT and ACT vocabulary and math quizzes. Join our SAT and ACT Test Preparation program and log in as much as you'd like. Students can take practice tests on 5000 vocabulary words or over 1000 math problems. Parents and Mentors can log in to monitor your scores - including seeing which vocabulary words that were missed. Interactive quizzes allow the test taker to retake and study as much as they want.

  
  

  Sign Up Here for ACT Test & SAT Test Preparation.