Think Different #70
Resources for the Week of Sept. 23 , 2018
You’ve heard “There’s an App for that!” and there is, but it takes time, effort and money to find that right app. And even then it probably won’t really fit your needs.
So why not just master the apps you already have for your teaching and learning.
Join Ken Tuley for a day of hands-on experience to maximize the power of the built-in apps. Leverage the power and features of the Camera, Notes, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, Safari, Pages, Keynote and Numbers to enhance and elevate any lesson to new heights. Even skilled iPad users will learn new tricks to maximize these built-in apps and discover features you didn’t even know existed. It will be a game-changing day!
Reserve your spot now: (Registration opens Oct. 1)
http://coe.k-state.edu/events/ipad-camp.html
iPad iCamp will be a refreshing day of ideas and activities to help teachers be more productive in their classroom and organized in lesson planning. No more sticky notes stuck here & there. We'll look at teaching and learning with iPads and be reminded of best instructional practices to engage and enhance student learning. We'll finish with reflection ideas on the iPads that will help with planning for the next lesson.
I hope you will join us for this inspiring day of learning
Tasks before Apps, new book you need to read!
Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom
Tasks Before Apps offers K–12 teachers:
- Detailed advice and copious examples of tech-infused lessons that help students meet learning goals while also developing vital digital citizenship skills.
- Customizable checklists and graphic organizers for planning tech-enabled activities; choosing appropriate programs, devices, and platforms; and setting unit and lesson goals.
- Recommendations for and links to apps and online resources that can facilitate and energize learning.
- Reflection and brainstorming questions for use in book clubs and PLC discussions.
Order your copy now from
the iBooks store $21.99
Amazon (Kindle $21.99, Paperback $22.95)
Join the Tasks Before Apps Fall Book Club
https://classtechtips.com/2018/09/15/tasks-before-apps-book-club-2/
As soon as you send your proof of purchase, we’ll send you:
- Special welcome message video!
- Three (3) Tasks Before Apps posters
When we kick off the book club on October 1st, we’ll send you:
- Five book club questions with target dates to help you pace your reading
- Link to the Flipgrid page where you’ll respond to the book club questions
- A “save the date” for our live Google Hangout
- You can even earn college credit if you need it!!
Are you stuck in a rut using Powerpoint?
Just give it 30 minutes!!!
Take 3 minutes and watch this amazing example of Keynote using Magic Move by Ben Mount!!
Download Keynote is it FREE
Klassroom: The communication app built for today’s elementary school classroom
It’s organized messaging, reminders and classroom moments – all in one app!
Some parents are difficult to engage, while others may communicate too much. Klassroom standardizes the most common parent-initiated messages – such as absence notifications or appointment requests – into simple forms that can be completed in seconds with only a few online clicks or smartphone taps. Teachers can then easily respond, start two-way chats, or enable/mute notifications as needed.
With Klassroom:
• Teachers can share class information, photos, videos, documents, homework, polls, lists or events (school trips, etc.) with parents.
• Parents receive instant information on their mobile.
• Parents can notify the teacher of an absence, a delay, ask a question or make an appointment request.
By the way, you can use it from the app both iOS and Android and also web-based!! So all the bases are covered!!
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/klassroom/id964833134?mt=8
Website: http://klassroom.co
Kahoot! Pro for schools $1 per teacher / month
Calling all busy teachers of awesome! Save time, collaborate on kahoots, unlock advanced reports and increase productivity with Kahoot! Pro for schools. For $1 per teacher per month, you can:
- Co-create learning games with other teachers in your school's team space
- View and share advanced reports for formative assessment
- Create engaging kahoots up to 3x faster with our extensive image library.
Think Different Resources
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