Digital Coaches' Corner
Week 24 5/26/15
Googlize Your Summer
I have been know to say that Google is taking over the world. Google provides us with many great tools to improve our life and job. Google is constantly updating the tools they provide which can be frustrating, but the change usually means an improvement for Google.
Google Support
Google Support; This is a general help site.
Google Tips
88 things you didn't know you could do with Google.
The App Show
A weekly five minute YouTube video on Google Tips and Tricks. They have good tips even on tools you think you already know all about.
Google for Education Training site
Get basic or advanced training on apps that you use with your students.
Google Certification
Why not become Google Certified? If you need any help or have questions both digital coaches are Google Certified. You are required to pass 5 exams in this certification. Certification is undergoing an update and exams will not be available until June 28.
Atari Breakout
Just type Atari Breakout into the Google search. Select the images tab and then play Breakout. Warning this is addicting. Don't spend all summer playing breakout. Have a great summer and thanks for all you do!
Classroom of the Week: Mr. Brett Beauchamp's U.S. History Classes
Save President Kennedy
Brett Beauchamp's class studied the politics of the 1960s as their end of year unit. Students were to explain how they would save President Kennedy from being assassinated. They illustrated their method using a website called floorplanner.com. Once the students saved President Kennedy, they researched how that would have impacted one of three situations: the Civil Rights movement, the US involvement in Vietnam or the next Presidential Election. Once the research was finished, students created a video commentary to present to the class. This activity was an excellent representation of using technology in a Project Based lesson. Way to go Brett and your students!