2016 Resources

Session I - Google Ins and Outs (Extensions)

What have you tried since last year?
All about Extensions - An App is different than an Extension as well as an Add-On
Here are some extensions to try (will demo some of these):

How are you currently using Google Calendar?
What questions do you have about Google Calendar?
Some add-ons/extensions to try for Google Calendar (will demo these):
- Checker Plus for Google Calendar (Extension)
- Boomerang for Google Calendar
- Boomerang for gmail

Learn 360 - New Features and additions (updated content Jan, 2016)
- Many of you already have an account (will spend some time doing a demo - please follow along if you have an account)
How are you bringing coding concepts into your classroom?
- Not just science or math - includes problem solving, writing, logical thinking, etc.
- #HourOfCode
- #CSEdWeek
- Coder Dojo - Free computer programming clubs for young people.
- Jason Rushing - Computer Science - Elementary Teacher in LPS - Lots of Awesome resources here (not just coding)
Check out the sphero
Check out the Parrot Mini Drone
Use this app to control/program them - Tickle
Google Cardboard
Breakout EDU
- Get a breakout box or make your own
- Tie it to curriculum - Science, Math, Literature, etc
- Create your own breakout simulation or use a pre-created one
- Join the Breakout EDU group on Facebook