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Instructional Tidbits: Did you play with any of the extensions from last week or visit the Google Chrome Store? I have a few more I want to share! Screencastify- This is the screencast extension I use for my videos. You just click on the filmstrip icon, decide what part of your screen you want to share and click record. It records everything on your screen, plus your voice. This would be great to record lessons and instructions for students, then post the video to Google Classroom. Speak It- Perfect for primary students or students with special needs. Highlight any text, click the speaker icon and it reads it for you! Grammarly- Once you enable this extension, you don't even really have to click the icon. It is always checking your online work for errors, and will alert you as needed.
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Instructional Tidbits: What are those little icons in the top right of my Chrome browser? Those are extensions and they do so many things and save time in the process! Where do I get extensions? From the Chrome Web Store Where do my kids get extensions? If you have an extension you want for your kids, let Kim know. What can you do with extensions? Google Shortener On any website, click the icon and automatically get a goo.gl shortened URL, a QR code, and add it to a history of other shortened URLs. This is great when sending links or when having students type in links to their Omnibox. Tab Cloud Save several tabs at once for units, everyday teaching. Saves lots of time! Adblock for Youtube If you are a teacher showing previewed movies, this extension blocks the ads before the video. Great time saver! Tab Scissors and Tab Glue These extensions "cut" the tabs you are working with to a split screen, then "glues" them back together. Need more help? Click on the Video Tutorials section to see a video on Google Extensions. Updates:
Instructional Tidbits: Have you tried Google Classroom lately? Many teachers love how user friendly it is for the kids (and teachers), plus you can get and receive great assessment feedback. Not sure where to start? Announcements are for the whole class to see. You can post a video, discussion topic, exit ticket, or anything of the sort. Students see the info and can comment below. Assignments are between the teacher and each individual student. The teacher can create a template in Google Docs and each student will complete the work and "turn it in" electronically. Comments can be made by students and teachers, but all are private between them. These are just a few examples! Here is a post from Google about the many updates they've done in Google Classroom. The cool thing about Google is they actually read/listen to suggestions from users. Over time, they make adjustments and improvements. Want to learn more about Google Classroom? Make an appointment on my calendar, or attend a Tech Tuesday Demo or Discussion Group. Updates:
Winners of last week's Tech Tuesday prizes: Candace, Emily, Linda, Carrie, Donna, Gillian, Katie, and Leah! Instructional Tidbits: I'm sure you know Digital Citizenship is one strand of our Technology Application TEKS for grades K-4. Like any of our TEKS, it is a state law to teach these skills. The teaching of our TEKS, when it comes to digital citizenship, should be consistent and constant. This is not a one shot lesson. Continuous reminders and lessons should be taught throughout the year. Use Common Sense Media for great lesson ideas, resources, posters, videos, and more! Tie these lessons into things you are already doing, such as Morning Meetings. Use positive reinforcement to highlight students doing the right things and always expect 100% when it comes to Digital Citizenship! Here are the Tech Apps TEKS, also located in the Armstrong Tech Resources folder in Google Drive. Prizes will go to all Armstrong employees who take the Digital Citizenship pledge AND tweet it out using @Armstronghp! (Yes, you can get a prize if you already did this!)
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