Tech Tidbits #10
From your friendly elementary tech integrator!
#gafesummit finds
There have been some updates made to Google Classroom - PLEASE PLEASE consider using this as a resource next year! Please contact me to learn more and check out the introductory resources I posted here!
From Tanya Avrith:
Rethinking the Chromebook as a Creation Device (great resources for anyone who loves the Chrome browser)
Critical Thinking and the Web: Search Strategies in a Google Infused World
Friends Don't Let Friends Use Word Art: Creation Literacies - do you ask your students to develop digital presentations? If so, are you and your students up to speed with creation literacies?
You Can Book Me - works directly with your Google Calendar, visitors can directly book appointments
From Tracy Arner:
Apps, Extensions, and Add-ons Oh My! - learn more about how Chrome apps, extensions, and Google Drive add-ons can make your experience more productive and functional
From Kim Meldrum:
Google, The Great Differentiator - learn how tools in Google Apps can help you differentiate products and projects for your students
Enrichment Resources
30 Reasons I Love Teaching Elementary STEM
Reserve your spot for Edmodocon 2015!
More to explore!
GAFE for Beginners - sketched out by Sylvia Duckworth, adapted from Kelly Smith's presentation
Digital Natives, Yet Strangers to the Web - a must read. Our kids need educators and parents to guide them through their digital learning experiences in meaningful ways!
Copyright-Friendly Sources
Where do I find them?
In addition, here are some other resources you can use to find copyright-FREE (no citing, no attribution required) photos:
Eight Free Photo Sites that Require No Attribution via John Spencer
Elanco Elem. Instructional Technology
Email: lynmarie_hilt@elanco.org
Website: blog.elanco.org/elemtech
Twitter: @elancoelem