Krimmel Connection
TECH TIP FOR YOUR CHROMEBOOK CLASSROOM
#TechieKnight: Nearpod
What is Nearpod?
Think … PowerPoint with benefits. Whatever you put together on Nearpod is sent directly to your students’ screens by entering a code. YOU control moving forward. What’s even better, it provides options for interactive elements that you could NEVER do in PowerPoint!
There are quite a few pre-made Nearpod lessons that are FREE and some for a small fee. Trying out some of the free ones will be great inspiration. Give a search and see what you find!
https://youtu.be/ThlqFu1qIlM
How it Works
Ways to Use Nearpod
Example of Collaboration Slide
https://youtu.be/qnc3WQKfk6Q
Student Reflection
Now days, teaching is so much more than delivering content. It's about developing the whole learner - a student who is self sufficient, responsible, flexible, thinks outside of the box, and empathetic. It's a lot on their plate as well as ours as their teacher! So on top of teaching our content areas, we also need to be helping round out the well groomed children in our classrooms. But how can students be a part of this? How can we get students to step up and take responsibility for their own learning and hold themselves accountable for their journey. Two words - Student Reflection. When we have our students consistently reflect upon their learning & their journey, we are allowing them to take control of their own education. They can make decisions for themselves based on their own data. They get to sit in the driver's seat for once.
Click below for a Student Reflection template. I also included an example. I filled it in with the Kami add-on. Feel free to use with your students!
IT Update
Just a reminder that the district has scheduled IT Updates for devices on Thursday, October 18th. Updates will run automatically. If prompted, reboot your computer as soon as possible. Please turn on all Tablet PCs and desktop computers within offices and classrooms in order to receive the latest Windows updates.
HELPFUL TECH GUIDES AND INFORMATION
- Look for weekly Krimmel Connection newsletters which will provide information about technology tips and upcoming trainings.
- KleinLearns365 - easy access to helpful guides, videos, tutorials, textbooks, digital resources, web tools, applications, and more
Kristyn Reel
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Email: kreel1@kleinisd.net
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Phone: 832-375-7195
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