Tech Tips with Tibbs
October 2017 Newsletter
Check Out Some Frighteningly Great Resources
Now that we are back into the swing of things it is time to branch out and try something new that might surprise you. Students are motivated by technology. We can't fight it so why not use it to our advantage. Take some everyday things that you do and try adding a technology component. Below are some great tools to help you get started! Please let me know if you need any help.
BYOD Bell Work
Microsoft Forms
Mentimeter Poll
Mentimeter is a tool that can be used to interact with your students. Create short polls with a variety of question types including word cloud, text bubbles and much more. Students don't need an account just a device with the internet.
Padlet
Padlet is an online board that students can post to and everyone can see. It is great for brainstorming, collaboration, discussion, and so much more. Teachers can make a board and embed/link it to their webpage for students to access. They can even moderate posts before they show up on the wall. This is a great way for students to show what they know in a collaborative setting.
Blended Learning Tools
Technology Tips
- Be Consistent
- Try something new (if it doesn't work it is OK)
- Align it to standards/learning (do not use tech for the sake of using tech)
- Ask your tech coach for help (I am a teacher too)
Ask Your Instructional Tech Coach
Email: tibbsc@rcschools.net
Website: http://eag.rcschools.net/apps/pages/eagtechcoach
Location: 500 Old Hwy 99, Eagleville, TN, United States
Phone: 615-904-6710
Twitter: @Tibbstechcoach