Each week, you will have the opportunity to practice a specific skill relevant to Google Classroom as one of your district professional development options.
and assign it through Google Classroom
You'll submit an artifact to showcase what you've learned.
Review the checklist below to make sure you've hit all of the elements for this skill.
You may find some of these resources useful as you embark on this week's project.
How to Create Digital Assignments for Google Classroom
8 minutesMichelle demonstrates how to create a digital graphic organizer FROM SCRATCH, and then assign the graphic organizer in Google Classroom. If you don't already have a paper-based assignment, or you don't want to use the Snipping Tool to take a screenshot of a PDF assignment, this is a great alternative!
Make your PDFs and Worksheets Editable Online - Using Google Slides
11 minutesThis is a good all-around video. He shows how to turn a PDF into an image without using the Snipping Tool, and also gives a thorough explanation of the Snipping Tool.
Making a PDF Editable to Share in Google Classroom
8 minutesNaomi uses her own chart assignment and inserts text boxes for her students to type. This video does not cover how to assign the Slide in Google Classroom.
Turn your PDF or hard copy worksheet into an editable digital worksheet!
13 minutesAmy demonstrates who whole process very step-by-step, so it's great for newbies to Google Slides, PDFs, and screen captures! She also shows a couple of solutions for students who type more than what fits in a box. She uses a PDF page from a workbook, but also explains how to take a picture of a paper assignment with your phone.
How to Turn a PDF Worksheet into a Document for Google Slides
11 minutesMeredith uses an existing PDF with paragraph questions. She covers how to make a text box white instead of clear, if needed.
Click here for a diagram of an animal cell to label.
Click here for a coordinate plane to label.
Click here for free graphic organizers on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Click here for free K-4 resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Click here for free 5-8 resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Click here for free 9-12 resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.
How to use the Snipping Tool on your laptop to take a screenshot.
This is a very basic video that covers how to take a screenshot of your PDF or Word document, which is what you'll need for this project.
Snipping Tool Beginners Guide
This video covers more features of the Snipping Tool, if you're interested in learning more.
Kasey Bell with ShakeUpLearning shows how to make your own interactive drag & drop activity with Google Slides.
Eric Curts with Control Alt Achieve demonstrates a more complex drag & drop activity with a snowman.
Two live training sessions will be available for those who want additional help.
Zoom Meeting ID: 981 1323 9506
Password: 021881
Monday's tutorial is moved to Tuesday in observance of the CISD Day of Wellness.
Zoom Meeting ID: 965 2385 3601
Password: 003230
Complete the checklist that is part of the form to confirm that you've included all of the parts.
Please check your email for a notification that your certificate has been shared with you via Google Drive.
This 1-minute video shows how to download and save your certificate.
You must be logged into Google with your district account to access your certificate.