Instructional Tech Talk
May 4, 2016
Support for Student Digital Citizenship
How do we help our students understand the responsibility that comes with access to technology? Common Sense Media has a website offering a wealth of information to support online safety and digital citizenship. But, it is much more than just that. The site provides reviews of digital material including apps, movies, and websites. There are free lesson plans, newsletters, posters, toolkits and professional development. Explore the links below and discover resources that can help your students safely navigate the online content their Chromebooks provide.
Common Sense Media: https://goo.gl/X23YvM
Digital Passport to Teach the Basics of Online Life: https://goo.gl/CYW9k
Common Sense Media - Digital Passport
The new outline tool works like a table of contents which makes it easier to move through a document. Once added, the tool appears along the left side of the document as you scroll through it.
Use the Tool:
- Click "Tools"
- Click "Document Outline"
- Highlight the text you want in your outline and make it bold
- Now it is displayed in the left panel
Make a Page Title:
- Type your title at the top
- Click the "Styles" menu button and select "Title"
Makerspace Ideas to Explore
littleBits
http://littlebits.cc/
The bits snap together with magnets which create circuits for young inventors.
Draw in 3D
There are a variety of 3D drawing pens available now that bring creations to life.
iDo3D: http://www.ido3dart.com/
3Doodler: http://the3doodler.com/
Stop Motion Animation by HUE
Bring learning to life with a stop motion animation kit. 30-day free trials available for schools.
Michelle Mack
Instructional Technology Coach
Email: michelle.mack@southredford.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/southredford.net/srsd-tech-connection/
Location: South Redford School District, Redford Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 313-535-4000
Twitter: @mmacktech