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For our NTI days, we are following a modified flipped classroom model, where you post online instruction materials in Canvas, along with assignments and assessments, and then provide support through office hours online. You have many options to communicate that online instruction to students. You can find videos on YouTube, Khan Academy, and in our Gale Databases. If you want to create your own instructional videos, you have many options. Screencastify, EdPuzzle and Flipgrid are our recommendations to you. You can also use PearDeck or Google Slides as well! Feel free to use any platform that you are comfortable with, and link or embed those videos in Canvas.
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Screencastify
Screencastify
Screencastify is a Chrome extension that allows you to quickly and easily record a video of your computer screen and voice. Videos are automatically saved to your drive and/or uploaded to your YouTube channel. With the free version, your videos are limited to 5 minutes in length. BUT...
Screencastify Premium License
Screencastify Premium License
Upgrade to premium access for free (for a limited time):
To activate Screencastify Unlimited access, follow these instructions:
Visit this page and click "Redeem coupon" (under the Next Billing Date)
Enter code CAST_COVID
Click "Activate License" (no credit card required). Ignore the Next Billing Date - that will be incorrect
Here's a quick video that demonstrates these steps.
Loom
Loom
Loom is a video recording tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable videos.
With Loom, you can record your camera, microphone, and desktop simultaneously. Your video is then instantly available to share through Loom's patented technology.
Loom allows you to send a link straight from Loom with no upload and requires no sign-in from the viewer! Check it out!
Loom Pro is free for educators right now - sign up here!
EdPuzzle
EdPuzzle
We have an FDHS school license for EdPuzzle! EdPuzzle allows you to embed formative assessments into any YouTube video - even ones that you create in Screencastify! It plays nice with Canvas, and has it's own grading and gradebook. Students can't forward through the videos either.
EdPuzzle Free License
EdPuzzle Free License
Thank you for trusting Edpuzzle during this difficult time. We've activated an emergency trial pack for your school so teachers can use Edpuzzle for distance learning in the event of a school closure. Here's what you need to know:
For your teachers:
Use this url and sign into your account (or register if you don't have one) to get automatically upgraded: https://edpuzzle.com/schools/join/xj22ha
Follow these short tutorials to get started with Edpuzzle and remote learning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKl8fZYdu71G9SRdhkKaD9Y8AO1c8rb80
Flipgrid
Flipgrid
Flipgrid is flipping awesome! For newcomers, Flipgrid is a great online tool that promotes student voice, vocabulary building and communication. It is absolutely free and can be used everywhere for short formative assessment to projects! Here are some great resources for teachers at all levels of experience!
PearDeck
PearDeck
The district is working on securing the free COVID-19 offer from PearDeck for unlimited access. Pear Deck Slides help you engage every student in every seat and give formative assessments, no matter what grade or subject you teach. Using Pear Deck will help you create an interactive and community-focused classroom that builds confidence and comprehension.
Pear Deck Vocabulary uses Flashcard Factory, which was designed to transform the way students engage with vocabulary. When you play Flashcard Factory students pair up and work together to create dynamic and engaging flashcards. Students collaborate to illustrate and define terms, making learning vocab an active and social experience! Flashcard Factory is free to use.
Welcome to Pear Deck Premium! Your domain-wide access is active. Please encourage educators at your school or district to log in by forwarding this email. Log in here!
We're here to support your educators and students during this difficult time. While they may not be together physically in the classroom, we've gathered some resources to help them stay connected.
Haven't used Pear Deck before? Check out these resources to quickly get started!
Free Pear Deck Premium
Free Pear Deck Premium
ShowMe for iPad and iPhone - requires subscription for download features.
Interactive Whiteboards
Interactive Whiteboards
When making a video for class instruction, it is sometimes helpful to be able to write on the screen to work problems or emphasize words or images. Take at look at how interactive whiteboards can work for you when using Screencastify!
Microsoft Whiteboard
Microsoft Whiteboard
Microsoft Whiteboard is a freeform digital canvas on the Surface Hub where people, ideas, and content come together.
Get the best out of intelligent inking:
Along with a standard set of ink colors, Whiteboard includes new eye-catching ink shades, a highlighter, and a virtual ruler which give you more flexibility, emphasis and precision than a physical whiteboard. Smart ink technology like Ink to Shape and Ink to Table automatically turn drawings into standard shapes so your diagrams, flowcharts, and lists become cleaner and easier for everyone to understand. Whiteboard also comes with a virtual lasso that lets you drag and resize content so it’s easy to manage your ideas, and keep things organized for the team.
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