Google Presentations is the Google version of Powerpoint and Keynote. It is cloud based which means the files are store online and you can access it from any computer that has internet access. You do not need to worry about having the correct version of the program anymore, a big problem we had with Powerpoint.…
There is a great tool in Google Apps that makes it easy to do proper research. One of the biggest issues that many teachers have with students who do research online is that they do not keep track of their sources or that they use images and other media that is copyrighted. The Research Tool…
Google Chrome is a great web browser to use in the classroom. It has many tools that can make life easier for both the student and the teacher. There are a lot of apps and extensions that can be added to Chrome, some of which will blow you away. It is important to pick the…
I was very excited this year as I finally got to attend all three days of ITEC. I attended a workshop on Sunday dealing with “Emerging Technologies to Assist Struggling Learners” which was presented by Tammy Lind. I found out about a lot of great tools and methods to assist struggling learners as well as…
There are many uses for a Google Form in the classroom setting and now we have the option of inserting images or even videos into a Google Form. By inserting the images or videos you can then ask related questions and do more than just inserting text. YOUTUBE VIDEO
MOVE! – Move around and interact with your students. Do not sit in the corner while they work, you should be able to see their screens and be able to interact with them while they are working. Rethink your classroom setup – Rows of students facing forward does not allow for you to easily know…
Creating a Group in Google Apps is an easy way to quickly communicate and share with a group of people or even a whole class. Once the group is setup, you can easily send emails to everyone in the group or share with them in any of the Google Apps. Steps 1. Sign…
Video goes over the basics when using Google Drive and Apps. YOUTUBE VIDEO
This past Saturday I was down in Des Moines for my second Edcamp. Edcamps are awesome in that it is a time for educators to come together to discuss and share ideas about education. There is no set schedule, no list of presenters, definitely no handouts but there is a lot of learning and collaborating…
Moodle is a very effective example of a Course Management System (CMS). It is a web based tool that we can use to create a digital learning environment. We store it on our servers and retain maximum control. It is secure and easy to manage. You can easily handout documents, turn in assignments, create forums,…
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