Teacher Tech Tips
Tips to help integrate technology into your classroom
Edition 1 - February 8, 2016
For this first edition I'm going to show you some cool things I've learned at the many Google Summits I've attended over the years. If you want help integrating technology into your classroom, schedule a time with me and we'll work on it together.
Formative Assessment Sites
Kahoot!
Kahoot! is a game-based assessment site which is not only extremely fun for students, it will give you great data. Questions are all multiple choice. Sign up for an account here: https://getkahoot.com
Pear Deck
Pear Deck is a student response assessment site that allows you to ask five different types of questions: draggable, drawing, multiple choice, free text response and free number response. Sign up for an account here: https://www.peardeck.com
Plickers
Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices. Print your cards, grab your smart phone and you are ready to go. Sign up for an account here: https://plickers.com
Some Awesome Google Extensions to Add to your Browser
1-Click-Timer
A slick and reliable timer to use with Google Chrome. Works offline too.
Adblock Plus
Adblock Plus can block tracking, malware domains, banners, pop-ups and video ads - even on Facebook and YouTube!
Extensity
Extensity is one extension to rule them all. It will turn on and off other Chrome extensions and keep your browser running lightning fast.
Video of the Week
What does it mean to teach above the line?
The SAMR Model Explained By Students
Mrs. Krystal Arnold
Twelve Bridges Middle School
Email: karnold@wpusd.k12.ca.us
Location: 770 Westview Drive, Lincoln, CA, United States
Phone: (916)434-5270