3-5 Tech
Apps, Tools, & Ideas
Activities/Classroom Tools
Area Builder
Ideas for using Seesaw with Chromebooks
How to Create a Digital Escape Room for your Class...
In this article, Matt from Ditch That Textbook, gives step-by-step instructions on creating a Digital Escape Room for your kiddos. Check it out --> HERE.
FlipGrid AR...
Let me know if you would like to make this happen in your classroom and I'm happy to help you set it up!
Google Jamboard
Google Jamboard is a powerful app for student collaboration and brainstorming. It has multiple ways for students to express themselves while collaborating in real time and can be shared in Google Classroom.
Use it as a backchannel for student comments/questions/connections during a lesson, use for a quick reflection after a class meeting, or let them create or brainstorm an upcoming project or presentation.
Features:
- Jams save straight to google drive
- Fun to use
- Accessible in Google Drive (on chromebooks or iPad app.
Added features on the iPad...
- Autodraw
- Handwriting recognition
- Shape recognition
- Insert content from Google Drive files
- Insert web content
- Insert emojis
To use...
Log in to Chromebook (or Google Drive on computer)
Click the 'waffle' in the top right corner
Scroll down till you see 'Jamboard' and click it
Create/collaborate/share
Skype a Scientist!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to bring a 'real scientist' right to your classroom this year! There are thousands of dedicated scientists ready to chat. The scientist search tool (https://confirm.skypeascientist.com/search) lets you search available scientist list to make a specific request, or just use the form to let them know what you are looking for and they will assign you to a great match! Matches will happen every few weeks throughout the semester, and as always the program is 100% donation supported and absolutely free to use!
Sign up today!: https://forms.gle/GfK5bMZ4A8igAFCJ6