Techie Tips & Resources
September 2019: Volume 6- Number 59
Fall Is Here
Below is a curation of apps and articles that may be helpful, whether you're in a classroom or office or at home.
Screencastify (easy for students to use on a chromebook)
The #1 screen recorder for Chrome. Capture, edit and share videos in seconds.
Screencastify is Chrome's most trusted screen recorder. Our Lite version is free forever, while our Premium version unlocks all features.Screencast-O-matic
As more schools adopt 1:1 computing and implement technology as part of the core learning program, Chromebooks are proliferating among teachers and students. With new improvements and capabilities, companies are incorporating Chromebooks into the workforce, especially when Google Apps are utilized.
Currently offered in Beta, the features will change over time based on your feedback.
Loom
Capture, narrate and instantly share videos to communicate faster, clearer and friendlier. 100% free!
With one-click to record, one-click to finish and a publicly shareable URL automatically copied to your clipboard, Loom is changing desktop communication as we know it by making video easy and fun to use.How to Create a Google Calendar Event/Invite
Interactive Math for the Google Classroom
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"What if teachers could make math class more fun for students? How would the classroom atmosphere change if all students enjoyed math and were successful? Creating interactive lessons for math can help teachers reach more students and can help students achieve their goals. Here are a few tools to assist teachers in creating interactive math lessons for students.
A simple way to create an interactive document for math is to use the Google Docs Equation Editor. Once the document is created, it can be uploaded to Google Classroom for students to complete individually or as a collaborative group. Students can also use the Equation Editor to complete the assignment.
In order to use the Equation Editor, go to the Insert menu and choose Equation. The Equation Toolbar will appear, and an equation box will be inserted into the document. From the Equation Toolbar, choose the type of equation you wish to insert and type the equation inside the blue boxes on the document. In order to navigate through the equation, use the arrow keys or the tab key.
The Desmos Graphing Calculator is a free online calculator which can be accessed through the Desmos website or as an app for Chrome, iTunes, or Google Play. Both math and science teachers can use this resource with students. The Desmos website also includes free teacher resources.
GeoGebra is a collection of math apps for geometry, graphing equations, 3D graphing, and augmented reality. It includes resources for pre-k through college. GeoGebra can be accessed through a website via Google Sign-In, or it can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store as an app.
Creating interactive Google Slides allows the student to become more involved and engaged in the lesson. The teacher can create interactive quizzes, choose your own adventure stories, or collaborative lessons. Creating an interactive presentation takes a bit of planning, but the benefits are worth the effort. If you’re looking to get started with interactive slides, there are several tutorials available both on the web and on YouTube."
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Director of Technology
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like help using these tools!
Email: vturner@bereaschools.org
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