A big thanks to our guest blogger, Michelle Krill, from South Western School District. Michelle has shared some Google resources and tips with us this week. Check out the information she has shared below. I love the Movenote tool. In addition, she has shared some additional information tips on Google Classroom assignments and she used the Movenote tool to create her presentation. I know her information will be helpful for those of you who have begun to work in Google Classroom and may interest those who haven't to hopefully give it a try. Because we have had onging interest from teachers in setting up their own Google classrooms, Linda Swift has taken the time to add every teacher in the district as a Google classroom teacher so that no additional approval will be needed when you go into GAFE to set up your Google classroom.
Two great resources that work great together!
A lot of teachers are using Google Classroom to build classroom community, assign work, give feedback and manage files. If you aren’t using Google Classroom yet, learn more here. Your district or organization must have Google Apps for Education (GAFE).
To the right is a great graphic of the assignment flow. Read all about it here.
One thing that can create an issue for the teacher is that when they assign an assignment in Google Classroom, the teacher is not able to see the options the students see when they click on the assignment. After working with multiple classrooms and seeing this issue recur, I put together a Slides presentation with text tips for teachers. Depending on the type of deliverable to be submitted by the student, the teacher can copy the text from a slide in the presentation and paste it right into the assignment, along with the assignment details. Here is a direct link to the Slides presentation so you can make a copy for yourself!
A lot of teachers are using Google Classroom to build classroom community, assign work, give feedback and manage files. If you aren’t using Google Classroom yet, learn more here. Your district or organization must have Google Apps for Education (GAFE).
To the right is a great graphic of the assignment flow. Read all about it here.
One thing that can create an issue for the teacher is that when they assign an assignment in Google Classroom, the teacher is not able to see the options the students see when they click on the assignment. After working with multiple classrooms and seeing this issue recur, I put together a Slides presentation with text tips for teachers. Depending on the type of deliverable to be submitted by the student, the teacher can copy the text from a slide in the presentation and paste it right into the assignment, along with the assignment details. Here is a direct link to the Slides presentation so you can make a copy for yourself!
Another great resource that works wonderfully with Google Apps for Education is Movenote. I used Movenote to narrate my Slides presentation. To get started, using the Chrome browser you simply add Movenote to gmail.Then you can initiate a Movenote screencast from within gmail or by clicking the Movenote extension icon on the toolbar of the browser. You can choose to include an inset video of yourself along with the narrated slides - or turn the video off. Movenote also includes annotation tools! To screencast with Movenote, you must have slides or images prepared in advance. Once the video is complete, you can send by gmail or click the gear icon to share other ways, including embedding, as I did below.
For those who take advantage of scholastic sales for books here is a link to their Super Sale!
15 Gmail Tips for Every Teacher
Check out this article(click on the title above) with some current tips for Gmail that may be of interest to Gmail users. In addition, this link goes out to a blog I frequent called Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. I am sharing this article as well as the blog for those who would like to subscribe to this blog.
I am sharing some resources I came across on Edutopia that relate to Pi Day. For those who want to have some math fun with your students on March 14, check these articles out.. Each link below takes you to Edutopia where more information can be found to help you create a engaging and successful Pi Day Celebration!
7 Classroom Resources for Pi Day
How to Celebrate Pi Day in your Classroom
7 Classroom Resources for Pi Day
How to Celebrate Pi Day in your Classroom
Discovery Education Presentation Board - I had the pleasure of hearing about some of Discovery Education's updates and thought you would be interested in seeing this really cool and informative board the presenter used to share her information. Check this out. click here You will need to log into your DE account and then you will be directed to the board. Did you know that Discover Education has a STEM camp that teachers can use as a summer activity or an after school activity? It looks really interesting. In addition, this board has a variety of downloads about DE resources as well as more examples of the board builder as he can be used by students.