Keeneyville Tech Tips
Friday, January 18th
"What do you do if you don't know how to do something with technology?"
Here is a great article that asks us to look at our mindset towards technology. "One of the first steps in dealing with a hole in your tech knowledge is to simply admit it!"
We as educators need to model being life long learners who are open to new opportunities.
G-Suite Tip of the Week:
Are you wanting to insert math symbols, expressions, and equations into a Google Form to create a quiz? This video provides you with tips and a great tutorial on how to create interactive math quizzes using Google Forms.
You can also use Equatio, they have a free verision for teachers.
Want to integrate technology into your Daily 5 routine? Here is a Google Slide document of engaging resources for each of the Daily 5 areas. Your students will love the variety!
App/Website of the week:
"TED-Ed is TED's youth and Education initative." It's goal is to "spark and celebrate" ideas from teachers around the world. They are lessons designed to support learning with animated videos linked to interative lessons.
Here is a sample lesson on the science of a snowflake.
WEB-A-SKEB
A little reminiscent fun for you (and your students)!Promethean tip for the week:
SAMR and your Promethean Panel
We are always looking for ways to infuse the technology into our lessons. Here is a short video and article on how easy it is to use SAMR to integrate technology with your Promethean Panel.
Have you tried the new Spinner App?
Here are some great ideas to get you started!
Chrome Extension/Add-On for the week
A great app that allows the user to record 30-90 seconds of video using your webcam. The video is then automatically saved to Google Drive. Webcam Record allows students and teachers to record quick bits of video that can easily be shared or used within the G-Suite.
Tech Spotlight
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