Tech Bytes
Carthage ISD Technology Department August 2015
Google Classroom
Google Searches
Calculate--type a math problem in the omni bar and it will calculate it for you.
Timer--If you need a timer to display on the SmartBoard, type "Set Timer" and the time you need. When you hit enter, the timer appears and begins the countdown.
Safe search--For a safe search for younger students, use dinosearch. This is a Google search for kids.
Google Scholar--For older students that need to research scholarly journals, type in Google Scholar. Notice the g in Google now has a graduation cap which indicates the search is for periodicals, journals, etc.
Free TCEA webinars in August
August 26--Using Google Hangouts with Your Class
Technology Department
Email: ajohnson@carthageisd.org
Website: www.carthageisd.org
Location: 424 Hubbard, Carthage, TX, United States
Phone: (903) 694-7550
Twitter: @majohnson4870
Technology Staff
Annette Johnson--Technology Director
Debby Simpson--Administrative Assistant
Richard Sullivan--Network Administrator
Terry Caudle--Systems Administrator
Mark Baisden--Technology Specialist
Martin Martinez--Technology Specialist
Message from the Director
Set up classes in Google Classroom to share announcements, handouts, make assignments, start discussions, and more. This platform comes in handy for students that miss school. Even though they missed the class, all of the assignments and handouts for the day are located in Google Classroom. I hope you give Google Classroom a try. I think you will see it will make you more efficient and it will help your students too.
Also, don't forget the awesome website remind.com. It is free and allows you to send parents and/or students daily announcements or reminders about homework. You don't have to know parents phone numbers or email addresses. Just sign up on remind.com and print out the code for your class. Parents sign up and keep informed about all there is to know about their child's class. Promote the use of this tool during Open House or Meet the Teacher events.
Teachers return on Monday, August 17.
See you then!
Annette