Washington Tech Tidbits
Washington School - February 20, 2018 - Rachel Labuz
Where to Find Free Images for Students and Teachers
Students and teachers frequently use images in presentations, documents, videos, lesson plans, and other schoolwork. Check out this guide (and the chart below) for a rundown of sites that can be used to easily and ethically obtain high quality images for educational purposes.
Google Sheets Templates
Click here to find out more about Flippity, a free Chrome extension that offers 16 easy-to-follow Google Sheets templates. Flippity can be used to make flash cards, typing tests, certificates, random name pickers, and more!
Apple Teacher Program
The Apple Teacher program allows teachers to discover new ways to enhance creativity and productivity with Apple products, share tips, get news and ideas, and much more. After taking a series of online quizzes, you can earn badges and receive the honor of becoming an "Apple Teacher." For more information, head over to Apple's Education page. Click here to sign up for the Apple Teacher program.
GoNoodle
GoNoodle is a site that offers a variety of kinesthetic brain breaks for students. Many of the videos contain a warm-up, longer active session, and a cool-down at the end. GoNoodle is a free service (registration required) that offers a wide variety of movement and brain breaks, including Zumba, yoga, and running exercises!
Free Professional Development: SpringCamp - North Side
On March 10, SpringCamp - North Side (EdCamp Express) will take place at Maine East High School in Park Ridge from 8:00am-12:00pm. Click here to register for this FREE event.