Tech Tips
July 2014: Volume 1 Number 7
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
Google Classroom
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Project Based Learning Made Easy
"To be clear, project based learning is not a culminating activity to demonstrate acquired knowledge at the end of a curricular unit. Rather, PBL is a vehicle for discovering facts and relationships between otherwise seemingly disparate concepts and ideas. The Buck Institute for Education defines project based learning as “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge.” Additionally, PBL engenders eight Essential Elements which can be viewed here."
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7 Apps for Teaching Coding
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Shadow Puppet App
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Math Game!
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Google Drive Guide for Teachers and Students
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QR Codes!
Strongsville City Schools Instructional Technology Information
Contact me if you have any questions or would like help using these tools.
Email: turner@strongnet.org
Website: http://www.strongnet.org/InstructionalTechnology
Phone: 440-572-7067