Technology Tidbits
February 2017
GVR5 Edtech Connect
"Get Chromey with your Homies" will explore everything Google Chrome. Learn about ways to customize Chrome just how you like it and learn about apps & extensions that add additional functionality for you and your students!
"Creativity on Chromebooks" explores tools that focus on getting students creating content more than just consuming content. We'll look at drawing, presentation, and other types of tools that encourage creative thinking!
Check out dates, times, topics, and locations below then please use this form to indicate your interest. We hope to see you there!
16 Ideas for Student Projects using Google Docs, Slides, and Forms
Googley Goodness
Flippity - easily use Google Sheets to create flashcards, a jeopardy style game, practice spelling words, and lots more! This site has easy to follow directions and gives you the template to get started.
Drive Slides - This is a handy Chrome extension that lets you quickly and easily create a photo slideshow from images you have saved in a Google Drive folder.
We’ve talked to several buildings about Google Forms lately. Here’s a video tutorial on how to use the self-grading quiz feature.
Did you know Google has an online Arts & Cultural Center? Students can look at paintings, visit museums, and take virtual tours of monuments and other historical places from all around the world! Easy to find Fun Facts in Google Search - This is a great use of Google Search if students are researching a particular topic or need some extra enrichment. Enter your search term followed by the phrase “fun facts” to try it out!
Become a Google Certified Educator!
You've spent the time growing your skills, now get certified to be recognized for the work you've done. Google offers two educator certifications so that you can show mastery at the level that's right for you. Use the content in the training center and your own teaching experience to best prepare you for the performance-based exams. Once you feel adequately prepared, exams are available online and the educator certifications can be achieved at any time. Get more information here!
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