Tech Integration Update
Technology Integration News and Updates
What's New in Tech Integration?
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Have You Seen These Apps?
Skaffl
This app is very similar to Google Classroom EXCEPT it will let you annotate within the app. You can also create assignment groups.
Classroom uses: Distribute assignments. Annotate and grade assignments via the iPad - no need to take work into another app.
You can download the app here.
Canva
Canva will allow users to create professional looking designs for uses such as Posters, Cards, Photo Collages, etc.
Classroom Uses: Create digital posters on specific topics (Presidents, Research findings, etc). Can also be used to create infographics, and iMovie title screens.
You can download the app here or use their web interface located here.
EdPuzzle
EdPuzzle is a simple tool that allows teachers to create videos with embedded questions and comments. The tool walks users through the creation process using a very simple user interface.
Classroom uses: Show a video with embedded questions to check for understanding. PARCC assessment practice.
The teacher creation tool can be found online here. The student app can be found here.
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Have you checked for updates on your iPad lately?
To check for updates, tap the App Store icon, then Updates at the bottom of the screen. Any updates that need an update will be listed at the top with an update button to their right.
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What's new in Google Apps?
- Edit Pictures in Docs (desktop)
- Spell Check now available in Sheets
- Merge Tables in Docs (desktop)
- Edit Tables on the iPad!
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Hour of Code Apps
- Click here for a list of 7 iPad apps
- Hour of Code Web Resources
- Additional Resources (great breakdown of apps and resources!)
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Tanya Soltys
Email: tsoltys@ramsey.k12.nj.us
Website: http://ramseyonlineteacherhelpcenter.weebly.com/
Location: 266 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-785-2300 (21590)
Twitter: @TanyaSoltys
Hovan Zadourian
Email: hzadourian@ramsey.k1.nj.us
Website: http://ramseyonlineteacherhelpcenter.weebly.com/
Location: 266 East Main Street, Ramsey, NJ, United States
Phone: 201-785-2300 (21951)
Twitter: @hovanzadourian