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Monday, January 19, 2015
10 Thoughts On How To Go Digital And Why We Should
If you aren't already, you should definitely follow +Matt Miller and his blog, "Ditch That Textbook"
A Quick Way to Access And Work On Your Google Drive
Article found on "Educational Technology and Mobile Learning"
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Google Released 12 Security Tips To Stay Safe Online
Article "Google Released 12 Security Tips To Stay Safe Online" was published on Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
Google has recently released a bunch of security tips to help people stay safe while browsing the net. These tips, featured in the popular Google Tips service, are provided in the form of flashcards. Each card display a given security tip with a total of 12 cards. Clicking on any card will direct you to a page where you will learn more about the targeted tip.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Anatomy of Successful 21st Century Student
"Anatomy of Successful 21st Century Student" found on "Educational Technology and Mobile Learning"
Click on the image to read the entire article.
Excellent Tutorials to Help You Create Presentations on Google Drive
"Excellent Tutorials to Help You Create Presentations on Google Drive" article found on "Educational Technology and Mobile Learning"
Here is a set of practical video tutorials on Google Slides (formerly Presentation) I have bookmarked over the last couple of months. The purpose behind this collection is to provide teachers, especially beginner users of Slides, with practical know-how to assist them in creating, editing and sharing Google Slides.
Google Slides is one of the easiest and simplest presentation creation tool out there. It is also part of Google Drive suit which makes its integration with other Drive services a seamless process. The video tutorials below will introduce you to some of the basic tips and tricks to help you create beautiful slides on Google Slides. Check them out and, as always, share with us what you think of them enjoy.
Here is a set of practical video tutorials on Google Slides (formerly Presentation) I have bookmarked over the last couple of months. The purpose behind this collection is to provide teachers, especially beginner users of Slides, with practical know-how to assist them in creating, editing and sharing Google Slides.
Google Slides is one of the easiest and simplest presentation creation tool out there. It is also part of Google Drive suit which makes its integration with other Drive services a seamless process. The video tutorials below will introduce you to some of the basic tips and tricks to help you create beautiful slides on Google Slides. Check them out and, as always, share with us what you think of them enjoy.
(To view the rest of the article and access the tools, click here.)
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Voice Comments
The Goobric web app provides teachers a handy assessment toolbar - in the same browser tab as the Google Drive assignment being evaluated! -- that includes a clickable scoring tool tied to any grid-style rubric, comments, and audio-comments recording. Submitted scores can be auto-emailed to students, pasted into the bottom of a Google Document, and are automatically transferred to the Google Sheet that holds your assignment roster.
Five New Google Classroom Features Teachers Should Know About
Article in "Educational Technology and Mobile Learning"
Google Classroom which is only six months old has managed to host over 30 million assignments turned in by teachers and students. This is a big sign that the tool is being widely endorsed within the education community particularly in the States. With this increasing popularity of Google Classroom, Google released today some new updates to enhance its performance and make it more mobile friendly. The major update is the release of Google Classroom apps for both iPad and Android . Accompanied with these updates comes a bunch of new features...
Google Classroom which is only six months old has managed to host over 30 million assignments turned in by teachers and students. This is a big sign that the tool is being widely endorsed within the education community particularly in the States. With this increasing popularity of Google Classroom, Google released today some new updates to enhance its performance and make it more mobile friendly. The major update is the release of Google Classroom apps for both iPad and Android . Accompanied with these updates comes a bunch of new features...
A Quick Start Guide to Google Classroom
"A Quick Start Guide to Google Classroom"
By Holly Clark on EdTechTeam blog
Many people are jumping on the Google Classroom bandwagon, as they should be! It is an amazing way to manage workflow in a Google Apps for Education empowered class.
For those who want to get started, but don't know where to begin, I curated a few resources you should find very helpful!
In just 10 minutes, you can be an expert in Google Classroom!
Many people are jumping on the Google Classroom bandwagon, as they should be! It is an amazing way to manage workflow in a Google Apps for Education empowered class.
For those who want to get started, but don't know where to begin, I curated a few resources you should find very helpful!
In just 10 minutes, you can be an expert in Google Classroom!
Duolingo -- Language Program and Now an App
Article "Duolingo For Schools Is Now A Thing" on TeachThought.com
So it’s not surprising that Duolingo, a blisteringly popular (and informal, non-academic, just because you want to) language learning app for Android and iOS, announced today the launch a platform for schools.
So it’s not surprising that Duolingo, a blisteringly popular (and informal, non-academic, just because you want to) language learning app for Android and iOS, announced today the launch a platform for schools.
5 Fantastic, Fast Formative Assessment Tools
Article from "Edutopia"
...Why Formative Assessment Makes Better Teachers...
...Why Formative Assessment Makes Better Teachers...
Formative assessment is done as students are learning. Summative assessment is at the end (like a test).
Friday, January 9, 2015
13 Teacher Strategies for Digital Collaboration
Start Something: 13 Teacher Strategies For Digital Collaboration
by TeachThought Staff
Teacher collaboration is among the cornerstones of school improvement. When teachers connect–for the right reasons–good things happen.
The ability to connect is increased exponentially through technology. Digital collaboration by teachers has an infinite numbers out possible outcomes, from formal teacher improvement, to informal connecting for people that get you. A global teacher’s lounge, if you will.
Social media-based professional development is another possible outcome when teachers connect. In contrast to sit-and-get, impersonal training, self-selected and self-directed PD has the potential for just in time, just enough, just for me qualities. The following infographic Mia MacMeekin takes these kinds of ideas and itemizes them, coming up with thirteen strategies for digital collaboration by teachers. She has a few ideas on the graphic, and we’ve added our own below.....
Thursday, January 8, 2015
10 Trends to Personalize Learning in 2015
Article in "Personalize Learning - Transform Learning for All Learners"
2015 is the year the focus will finally turn the corner by organizations in education and the business world to get it right: it is about the learner. It is not about calling it “Personalized Instruction” or “Personalized Education.” It is not about the technology, the curriculum, or instruction. It is about the learner making learning personal for his or herself. It is about teacher and learner roles changing...
5 Great Google Plus Communities for Teachers and Educators
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning article:
5 Great Google Plus Communities for Teachers and Educators
Google Plus is a powerful social networking platform with huge educational potential
for teachers and educators. I featured it yesterday among the top 5 platforms that
teachers can use to curate and access educational content. Today,however, I am
touching on a very important feature of Google Plus called Communities. This is,
in my view, the most overlooked feature in Google Plus yet it has some tremendous
benefits especially for teachers seeking to expand their professional development
and enhance their learning opportunities...
for teachers and educators. I featured it yesterday among the top 5 platforms that
teachers can use to curate and access educational content. Today,however, I am
touching on a very important feature of Google Plus called Communities. This is,
in my view, the most overlooked feature in Google Plus yet it has some tremendous
benefits especially for teachers seeking to expand their professional development
and enhance their learning opportunities...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Jennie Magiera -- 10 Classroom Ideas to Try in 2015
Jennie Magiera's inspiring article, "10 Classroom Ideas to Try in 2015", appeared in "Teaching Toward Tomorrow"!
"Now that we're back to school, what are some ways you can shake things up in the new year? Here are 10 ideas to try out in your classroom, no matter how big or small your learners may be. Have some ideas of your own? Or have you tried one of these ideas already and have some tips? Add your thoughts to the comments below!....."
"Now that we're back to school, what are some ways you can shake things up in the new year? Here are 10 ideas to try out in your classroom, no matter how big or small your learners may be. Have some ideas of your own? Or have you tried one of these ideas already and have some tips? Add your thoughts to the comments below!....."
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
I just came across a wealth of activities for this very cold season. Some are sites and some are apps so hopefully you can find something helpful and your students will enjoy them!
This fun site allows you to make a snowflake using the letters of your name!
Snowdays- This site allows students to create their own snowflakes. Once they have created some snowflakes, they can search for their own flakes in the search box at the bottom of the page. If you want to see some really fabulous snowflakes, search for Flake Fan.
Snowflake Symphony Game- Make beautiful snowy music with Snowflake Symphony. Move your mouse over the snowflakes, click on them and you'll hear a musical, magical snowflake symphony!
Free Apps:
Happy Snowflake- FREE
Snowman Maker Plus- FREE
Smartboard Notebook Files with Activities Centered Around Snowmen:
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