TEACHER INFO ONLY
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is a great tool for teachers to get assignments out to their students quickly and for students to turn in assignments as well. Here is a quick video about google classroom that explains how to get started...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfXzJMLsMQ
Here are the notes to the video if you want to print them out ...
Quick Things to Double Check FOR YOURSELF:
-MODEL how to raise your hand when there is a problem and you cannot figure it out, 22 kids saying, "AHHH!" is stressful!
-MODEL, ask a buddy before you because there is always a tech expert near you. Try these posters to help you model this and remind students throughout the year:
-MODEL how to have a growth mindset... you are learning something new, so do not FREAK OUT when you cannot get it.
-LET STUDENTS have a "non-curriculum" assignment first, to explore!! THEN, add in content...
-If you want students to edit, make sure you give them editing rights.
-If you want them to make a copy DO NOT GIVE THEM EDITING rights.
-If you are having them fill out a form, make sure you use the share link NOT add people to share.
-REMEMBER EVERYTHING CAN BE FIXED! DO NOT STRESS! GIVE YOURSELF GRACE & YOUR STUDENTS!
Quick Things to Double Check WITH STUDENTS:
-Add Google Classroom to your webpage, so students can log-in and bookmark for later usage. (Check to make sure ALL bookmark!!)
-Make sure they log in as a student.
-Make sure you model how to: file, MAKE A COPY, as soon as they click an assignment.
-Make sure you model how to turn in the assignment they made a copy of...
Safe Share TV
Click to watch the video about how to use safe share tv:
(feel free to pause and rewind the video if you need help)
Steps to take:
Copy video link from your browser. (from you tube or wherever you found it...even if it is a blocked site)
Paste link into http://safeshare.tv/
Wait for it to create the safe link... then click submit video
Now your new video will appear and you can click the copy button to paste on your webpage or smart board, wherever you need it OR it can copy the QR code and paste it onto your smart board or paper for kids to scan!
Storyboard That
Storyboard That is a web-based tool that students LOVE! It can be accessed on any device because it is web-based. It is user-friendly because it allows users to sync with google accounts, which is very helpful for us, elementary teachers. Once students create an account, it will allow them to create two storyboards for free. However, if your kids LOVE it as much as mine, you can purchase a classroom account with 50 students for 9.99 a month or 59.99 a year. The purchased account allows for you and your students to print, download, upload, and send creations without the “DEMO” covering their creations.
How can you use storyboard in your classroom?
-THEY will find thousands of ways to use it.. including for recess fun, However, here are my top 5 favorite ways to use it:
#1. Book Clubs: They can share what happened in their chapter, share their favorite line, present a book review or summarize the whole book.
#2. Writing: They make excellent planners for stories because students can get ideas from images that help use figurative language and sensory details in their writing.
#3. Math: Students can make their problems come to live with all the characters, scenes, and text boxes.
#4. Science: Students can share research or steps for a specific topic with the easy boxes of information and images.
#5. Social Studies: We love to share a timeline of a persons life through the storyboard. Since it has so many eras, it offers more real like characters of past people from history.
Click below to go to Storyboard That:
http://www.storyboardthat.com/
Click here to watch a how to video about how to use storyboard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsDryTkqdrY
Google Hangout/Meet
Google Hangout/Meet
Click the link to find out ways to use Google Hangout in your classroom:
http://www.teachthought.com/uncategorized/50-ideas-for-using-g-hangouts-in-learning-by-category/
Click the link below to start your own google hangout:
Blendspace
Click below to watch how to use blendspace in your classroom:
Click the link below to sign up and create your own blendspace:
Here is an example of one that I created for my students:
Piktochart
Before watching the video, you will need to go to the google chrome web store below and add the extension "PIKTOCHART"
After downloading the extension, allow rights and watch the quick video below to help you get started:
Click here for step by step instructions:
Here is an example I created:
Here is an example made by a student:
Plickers
Click here to set up your own plickers:
Here is a great article about how to get started using plickers in your classroom:
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/12/getting-started-using-free-plickers-for-assessment/
Google Doc Voice Typing
Type with your voice
For an easy way to put words on a page, you can type with your voice in a document. At the moment, this feature is only available in Chrome browsers, so you must be logged into Google Chrome to access it.
Before you get started, make sure that you have a working microphone either built in to your device or connected externally.
In a Chrome browser, open a google document.
Click the Tools menu > Voice typing.
A pop-up microphone box will appear. When you are ready to speak your text, click the microphone.
Speak your text clearly, at a normal volume and pace. You must say period at the end of your sentence. See below for more information on using punctuation.
When you're finished, click the microphone again.
Note: While voice typing in Google Docs is only available on computers, many Android and iOS phones and tablets have built-in microphones that you can use with a document. Look for the microphone icon on your mobile keyboard.
Correct mistakes while voice typing
If you make a mistake while you're typing with your voice, you can move you cursor to the mistake and fix it without turning the microphone off. After correcting the mistake, make sure to move the cursor back to where you want to continue voice typing. You can also right-click words underlined in grey to see a list of suggestions.
Use punctuation with voice typing
When you are speaking text in a document, there are several phrases you can use to add punctuation to your text:
"Period"
"Comma"
"Exclamation point"
"Question mark"
"New line"
"New paragraph"
Google Doc Extensions
An extension is something you download in the google store and the icon will appear next to the search engine or web address in the top right corner.
One extension that is helpful for reading is the read & write.
With this extension, you can read anything that is pulled up on your browser. So if there is a hard text, Click read & write and it will read it to the kids. If you type up a google doc, click read and write and it will read it to them.
Click below to go the google store and add it now:
Another extension that is helpful in the classroom is Screencastify.
With this extension, you can create videos for your students to watch later. If they are struggling with a topic these videos can act as a personal tutorial for your students. You can also have your students use them as a tool to show you how they solve a problem or if you need a running record, they can record themselves as they read and send it to you. There are lots of options for using this extension.
Click below to watch a short how to make a video:
Click below to see one I made on multiplying 2 step by 1 step:
http://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3J_muYuYxJ_X20zN29Na1ExY2c/view?usp=sharing
Click below to go to the google store and add it now:
Padlet
Padlet is a online "wall" where students can post comments or answers to questions you ask them. It is a fun interactive way to have discussions with your class or quickly assess what they have learned.
How to do it:
1. Log in using Google Chrome with your school account. Remember it is firstname.lastname@canyonisd.net
2. Go to www.padlet.com and create a free account using google, it will automatically set you up with your google chrome account. Click allow when it ask permission to use your email account. Click skip when it asks you to upgrade to a monthly account.
3. Click new padlet at the top right screen to start your first padlet.
4. On the bottom ride tool bar, you will see a circle gear and when you toggle over it, you will see, "modify this padlet." Click it once, and choose your background picture. (it is small, do not over think it) Then, click wallpaper, this will be on the back of all their writings, so do not make it to fancy.
5. Last, double click anywhere on the screen and a box will appear. This is where you write your question for the students. (What was your favorite activity you did over the summer?) BAM! Now you are done.
6. If you want to share it on your webpage so your students can answer it, click the square and arrow icon on the right toolbar. Scroll down to where it says padlet shortcode plugin and highlight the code to paste on your webpage.
Happy Padleting!!
Here are a few I have made: (THEY ARE FILLED OUT ALREADY)
http://[padlet key='8c56bx94b10t' width='100%' height='480']
http://[padlet key='ykjqfkdbbx8v' width='100%' height='480']
Join me:
Launching BYOT
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO GET STARTED:
MANAGING MATERIALS/RULES & PROCEDURES
CLICK TO START READING AND DISCUSSING
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNA8xOB8p4eJew6x2mDpgUwcnkhBGfMGUwg1SEnrGdw/pub
CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO ABOUT THE RULES WE SHOULD CONSIDER:
http://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByLw3fj9iYKqaDJacWowY1JveUE/view?usp=sharing
LIST OF APPS TO USE-
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1CuBkt5hRfpzoc0lV41cHyu8_i986FrQMT514J3PT5Xo/pub
MY OWN CONTRACT DOC-
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1WXWe7bOhe25huKyELEH2TJsC9XmFvtOmx3fngNPByDg/pub
BEHAVIOR ON A DEVICE DOC-
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgI9z9Tg0WyiQWxzK7ZRc9RLdUthNYVWKe_Tgzou3_I/pub
BYOT DEVICE CLASS LIST-
http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gn1-YnAiyld20o4GhLVPFwk6eAUgo6HX43kTqNE_16s/edit?usp=sharing
Using Google Docs
Click on the link below to see how to use Google Docs in your classroom:
http://docs.google.com/document/d/12N_DZVBNheZ57h-FJ1yblLTiMIP6gFZYJPZXaPhK30U/pub
Click below to see an ELAR doc we use in class a lot:
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1-3bRXhD5AjF_IebjyyzmnyARD6lLoJlZqjjgQ89ykiE/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a student example that was created:
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsKhJgRhWJEiItuH77BDjg3KxZbWWjEGfQlwRHst524/edit?usp=sharing
Using Google Forms
Click the link below to see how you can use google forms in your classroom
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1IPlhDCDUpL35-IobWHZ6USeSJoKiSWoZEK9taRIizME/pub
Here is an example of what I use on the first week of school:
make a copy and edit..
using it with the quizzes feature:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVMZ7vqeSPYDnlOclxZe92dOMcwKT4Ahd5tDVfl-hOFx4RIQ/viewform
Here is an example of how to use it for parent conferences
Here is an example of using it for ELAR:
Here is a Math Example:
Motivation & Engagment
"AS WE GROW AS UNIQUE PERSONS, WE MUST LEARN TO RESPECT THE UNIQUENESS OF OTHERS."
- ROBERT SCHULLER QUOTE FROM RICHARD LAVOIE'S BOOK; THE MOTIVATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH
Motivation and Engagement through technology sounds amazing, but in truth, they WILL FAIL without building relationships with your students.
"If we don't come together, right here, on this hollow ground, we too, will be destroyed. I don't care if you like each other or not, but you will respect each other and maybe we will learn to play this sport like men. "- Remember the Titans
Richard Lavoie discuss 6 C's to motivation and in each motivation technique he gives, the underlining focus is one thing...YOU! YOU, as the teacher have the biggest impact in a student's life, your tone, your approach; your actions foster learning or crush it. I'm sure there is a gray area in there, but if you look through the eyes of a child there aren't as many gray areas developed yet. Lavoie mentions that physicians, nurses, and counselors have a motto, we should follow: "BEFORE CLIENTS CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW, THEY MUST KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE." I would like to add GENUINELY to that statement and then maybe, that might help us truly see through all the fluff and chaos of education, and find the heart of why, we do what we do. Kids of ALL ages can sense and feel "genuine care," so when you do that 1st, engagement and motivation will follow suit. All the other processes we try in class are merely fun approaches to learning new ways to try new things and find success along the way. Today, I will show you several ways, I have personalized my approach to building relationships and fostering motivation and engagement through technology. On my team, we say, USE, TWEAK, OR TRASH any ideas you hear or see and let me know if you need any further information, I'd love to help!!
If you would like to read more about Richard Lavoie and his book, follow the link here:
to buy his book: http://www.amazon.com/The-Motivation-Breakthrough-Secrets-Tuned-Out/dp/0743289617
his website: http://www.ricklavoie.com/motivationbreakthrough.html
Tools you will see me use today to motivate/engage that are based off of building a relationship with students:
1. Positive Affirmation- I use bucket notes, sticky notes, picture frames, or a pat on the back, as long as it is a quick positive word to let the students know I appreciate their efforts and who they are.
2. Positive Rewards NOT prizes- a call home to mom or another teacher to tell them about a success they had that day, a badge that says "ask me about a goal I met," or a eat lunch in the classroom pass.
3. Conversation log/journal- a place where students can write down what they are feeling and get those things off their chest and if they want advice or a listening ear.
~ All these are tools, that can be changed or altered based on the needs of your students. The idea is to try something and see what works and what doesn't work. ~
THINGLINK
What is thinglink?
~Thinglink is a tool that allows you to use images at one location to link to many other locations that relate to your content. It reminds me our Smart Notebook, but accessible to students, on any device.
Why use it?
~ Thinglink overs so many benefits in the classroom, here are my personal favorites:
#1. ENGAGEMENT/MOTIVATION!! Students can actively be a participant in their own learning using this tool, and they don't even realize the "work" they are putting into it! Many times, students WANT to use it, so it can be an incentive also!!
#2. EASY ACCCESS!! Students can use any type of device to get on thinglink because it is web-based. They also have an app, so the younger students can get it quickly.
#3. CROSS-CURRICULAR!! I haven't found a subject-content that you couldn't use it with and we use it to integrate many content areas we teach! You can even use it as a get to know you thing at the beginning of school.
How to use it?
~Using your device, go to http://www.thinglink.com and create a FREE log in. This will be quick and allow you to save your creations, so others can use them! You can also download the app and do the same process, whichever is easier for you.
Here is the link to my thinglink page: http://www.thinglink.com/user/469960574189436929/scenes
~After deciding a subject you want the students to learn or practice, google search advertisements or any image that relates to that topic. For example: we did a natural disasters unit in science, so I googled peta ads that showcased owners not abdondoning their dogs in the event of a natural disaster. You will need to save that image to your device because this is an image you do NOT want to go bad or go missing when someone is trying to use click on it.
~ NOW, you are ready to create. On the thinglink site, click the red create button. It will ask you to upload a photo and since we saved it to our device, we choose to upload it from our harddrive. Then you will choose the picture you wanted and it automatically starts your thinglink creation.
~Create a title for your thinglink and start adding other things to it that relates to your content. For instance, I attached links to a site that had information about the four different natural disasters that were in our TEKS. Next to each one, I added questions to guide their discussions as they read or after they read. The questions do not need a link and are easy to do quickly. I try to always have one video, game or song that they can watch/do and at the end, they have something to create based off what they learned. They love waiting to see what the target will hold. NO MATTER WHAT ICONS YOU CHOOSE, JUST BE CONSISTANT SO THEY KNOW WHAT EACH ICON MEANS!!
Here is a video you can watch that explains all that I just said, much quicker and easier: