MWISD Tech Tip Tuesday
Tuesday, January 16th
Extensions, Extensions, Extensions #18
1. Google Cast For Education
Google Cast For Education is an extension that can be found in the Google Web Store. Google Cast For Education allows you to turn your computer into a wireless projector for screen sharing from another device. The image received from a student will be displayed on your projector. No new hardware is needed.
- Teachers- You will have to download the Google Cast For Education extension.
- Students- They already have their Google Cast built in, but would need to pin it to their toolbar.
https://youtu.be/07KFD5fGq_4
2. Share To Classroom
Share to Classroom extension is a way to save time and increase productivity. It's also a great way to add creativity into your classroom. With Share to Classroom, you are able to share a page or a webpage to your students who are in your Google Classroom. You are able to create a post assignment or create an announcement. Not only are you able to push webpages to your students, but your students can push webpages to you.
- Teachers- You will need to download the Share To Classroom extension. You will also need a Google Classroom.
- Students- They will need to download the Share To Classroom extension as well if they are wanting to share with the teacher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SED7-psQPk
3. Equatio
Are you a Math or Science teacher? Are you looking for a way to insert equations into your Google Doc or Google Form? This is the way! Equatio makes math digital and makes it easy for students and teachers to incorporate it into their work. The user can insert, type, or handwrite any mathematical expression directly onto the device. The user is also able to dictate a formula.
- Works with Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Drawings.
- Also has predictable text
- Can read your math expressions aloud.
EquatIO® for Google Introduction
4. ScreenCastify
ScreenCastify is the #1 screen recorder for Chrome. There are two different versions of ScreenCastify, the Lite version and Premium version. When you download the extension, it will automatically download the Lite version. The lite version comes with a few features.
- Works with Google, so it saves videos in your Google Drive.
- Record desktop, browser tab, or webcam
- 10 minutes per video
- 50 videos per month
- Can be published to YouTube
- Draw/Highlight on screen
- Mouse focus
https://youtu.be/c2ieATZ5fwk
5. Google Tone
Google Tone turns on your computer's microphone (while the extension is on) and uses your computer's speakers to exchange URLs with nearby computers connected to the internet. You can use Google Tone to send the URL for any web page, including news stories, pictures, documents, blog posts, products, YouTube videos, recipes- even search results. Any computer within earshot (including over a phone or Hangout) that also has the Google Tone extension installed and turned on can receive a Google Tone notification.
https://youtu.be/_FT6u2JDGyY
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist
MWISD Instructional Technology Specialist Mission:
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
As the Instructional Technology Specialist, I will strive to serve the academic and digital needs of our students and provide equitable opportunities to prepare students for our ever-changing global community.
I will strive to assist teachers in appropriately incorporating and implementing technology in their classroom by being available for one-on-one meetings, PLCs, staff meetings, and providing professional development that meets our teacher's technology needs.
Email: jmartin@mwisd.net
Website: http://www.mwisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=762152&type=d&pREC_ID=1344172
Location: 906 Southwest 5th Avenue, Mineral Wells, TX, United States
Phone: 940-325-6404
Twitter: @janaleemartin
Cite
- Google. (2016, June, 28). Google Tone. Retrieved from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions.