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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.
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Congratulations to last week's prize winners for being the first to sign up for ITPs this year! Anne E., Jeana C., Lori R., Diana P., Dianne M., and Lara Y. Look in each Tech Tuesday for the opportunity to win prizes!
Instructional Tidbits: Digital Citizenship LARK lessons should have been taught in each class (general ed & specials) if using student devices. Here is a tip- Have students practice getting devices out of carts and into carts. Just last week you had time dedicated to lining up correctly, passing in papers, walking in the hallway, etc. The same should be done for proper care and use of devices. Do not assume they know how to put the device in a cart and plug it in (especially with our chromebooks). They need explicit instruction on putting the device in the right slight (all are numbered), using the correct cord (not the one from the top or bottom), plugging in and pulling out the cord gently, etc. I would have 4 students at a time walk over and unplug their device, log in (if laptop/chromebook), shut down, and then plug back in. You could do a group here and there throughout the day all week to get plenty of practice in. A little time invested now will save time and devices later! Have you taken the Digital Citizenship Pledge yet? Congratulations to our Back-to-School Eventzee winners! I hope you had fun getting to know our new staff members and getting back in the swing of things. Remember, your class can play Eventzee any time! This is a great tool for formative assessment. Sign up for a time to meet and we can discuss all of the instructional uses. Eventzee winners received an Amazon Gift Card. Prizes are back this year! Prizes will be hidden inside this Tech Tuesday blog and will require some kind of action. Prizes are for Armstrong Elementary staff only. Updates:
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