Springing into April
Spring has shown itself in an usual fashion this year and bringing in, what one hopes, is the winds of change. It's hard to believe it, but our year is almost complete and there is a light at the end of the tunnel, along with it the blossoming of new life and the promise of a fresh start next year. Next year this blog will look a bit different as change is ever occurring and important for growth! Look for a survey at the end of this Tech Tuesday to give your opinions and to help create a platform that is supportive to your needs for next school year. This survey will also be emailed out to campuses. I want to know what you desire in your tech growth and it's presentation to make this content most useful and beneficial to you!
Google G Suite Applications and Fun!
⏲Here is a countdown timer created by Alice Keeler to use in your classroom.
🙋Here is a short video from Alice Keeler on how to utilize the student selector application in Google Classroom to ensure you are not always calling on the same student everytime and can be great for checking attendance as well!
💡Idea!💡
Are you using feedback to students through private comments in Google Classroom? If so you may be frustrated that the only way students gain this feedback is through email, and we all know our students are so good at checking their email! Right! Here is a solution to this problem...make your morning warm-up activity involve having your students check their email. This will not only help students receive the important feedback you took time to write, but will also help develop a habit of checking emails!
Jamboard Video Series from Matt Miller
Want to know more about the hottest application from Google? Check out this video series from Matt Miller. Why use Jamboard? It is an application that allows you to do numerous activities with one tool, sort of like Google Slide. If you want to really become invested in Jamboard I have included the link to register for his course!
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