Takeaways from CUE and iTAC
3 Popular Topics
Digital Storytelling
Curious ("What Is This?"/ Cheap Ways to Implement)
Light Green Plastic Tablecover
- (Easy, but $2.99)
Posts great examples
- Touchcast (Free, but overwhelming)
- Your Primary Student Said What?
Learning ("I Want to Learn More")
Ready ("I'm Ready to Try This in My Classroom")
Starbucks Straws
Green Socks
Green Play Dough
- iOgrapher
- Puppet Pals
- Seesaw
Google Classroom
10 Reasons to Use Google Classroom (from Kristy MacLean)
1. Easy to learn- very little training required
2. Intuitive, clean design
3. Keeps work organized for students
4. Full integration with Google Drive
5. Simple way to get started with creating a paperless classroom
6. Enhances communication with students
7. Files are automatically duplicated for each student
8. Integrates well with the iPad (must use the Chrome browser)
9. It’s a Google product- expect continued improvements
10. Allows you to focus on teaching & learning, not technology
Learning
Distribute a view-only copy of a document
- Distribute an editable copy
Hyperdocs
What is a Hyperdoc?
A Hyperdoc is an interactive, collaborative document. It is more than a list or worksheet! It is an adventure for students, while they are learning and collaborating at the same time.