Washington Tech Tidbits
Washington School - February 21, 2017 - Rachel Labuz
Digital Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up
SignUpGenius allows you to set up an online sign-up for an event, like Parent-Teacher Conferences, and indicate all available time slots. Then, it sends an email to your students' parents to select one of the available times. Upon selection, that option is automatically removed, so you don't have to worry about double booking. If you want, you can receive an email every time a parent signs up. The site can also send a reminder email to parents a couple days before their conference time! Here is a quick tutorial, if you're interested in creating a digital sign-up for Spring Conferences (March 9 from 4-7pm). Feel free to contact me for assistance!
Google Drive Cheat Sheet
Click here for 15 quick GIF tutorials (by @cogswell_ben) on Google Drive tasks, such as sharing files and folders, searching your Drive, and automatically converting files from your computer to Google Docs.
Breakout EDU
Breakout EDU games promote critical thinking, collaboration, and complex problem solving. They can be used in all content areas.
Each school in District 64 has its own Breakout EDU kit that holds endless possibilities to get students engaged and learning in a unique way. Each kit includes one wood Breakout EDU Box, 1 three-digit lock box, 1 directional lock, 1 word lock, 1 key lock, 1 four-digit number lock, 1 hasp, 1 flash drive, 1 UV flashlight, and 1 invisible ink pen. During a Breakout EDU game, participants find clues and solve riddles & puzzles to open locks and achieve a goal.
There is an also an iPad app called Locks that students can use for a digital Breakout EDU experience!
For more information about Breakout EDU, sign up at breakoutedu.com/welcome. If you'd like to try it out with your students, I'd be happy to collaborate with you!
Free Screening of "Most Likely to Succeed"
On Wednesday, March 1, Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) is hosting a Brew n' View at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. They will be screening "Most Likely to Succeed" (movie trailer here) at the resort from 6-9pm. Food and drink tickets will be provided. The event is free of charge and is open to anyone. Click here to register. I'll be there! :)