We use Chromebooks in my class for at least part of class on most days for researching topics, writing, reading about scientific achievements around the world, creating Docs, Slides, and Forms, reviewing with Kahoot and Quizlet, getting assignments from Google Classroom, referencing our online digital textbook, recording video shows, and more! The students enjoy using them and they open up a world of opportunities for our class!

I use Google Classroom to post assignments EVERY DAY. Assignments can be found in the CLASSWORK SECTION (tab at the top). Students complete some assignments using their Chromebook only, some paper/books only, and some assignments will utilize both digital and paper resources. I post related notes, slideshows, video clips, and other resources for students to access later from home as they study in the ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION. If students are absent, they can check Google Classroom to see what we did in class that day and can even complete it at home before returning, if possible.

I use these for student assignments, presentations, and grade data analysis.

I use Google Forms in a variety of ways, such as quizzes and tests. Using Google Forms, I can make tests that are not only multiple-choice, but also include checklists for a question that has multiple answers. This allows for higher-level thought. Of course, short-answer and essay questions are also available. I also use Forms for surveys, exit tickets, and class voting.

I use these online game sites mainly for review, but also for instruction. Kahoot, for example, has created a technique of questioning called "Blind Kahoots" for introducing a topic. The questions are set up differently from a review-type Kahoot. I have created numerous Kahoot review games as well as adapted many more specifically for my classroom. Students LOVE playing Kahoot!

Gimkit is a great online game site that is totally different from the others. Students answer questions to get money to buy items from the store such as "multipliers" or "color themes." They can use items they buy to help increase their money and their position in the game ranking. Students can slow down other students by buying chances to "ice" or "blur" their classmates so they can't see the screen! This is probably their favorite review game.

Blooket is also a great way to review and is a usually a favorite. It is similar to Kahoot, but has a wider variety of games and students get to buy (by building up points through correct answers) "Blooks" to keep and use when playing the games.

I use Quizlet for review and have created classes at Quizlet.com. I have created a Study Set (or two) for every unit we study. Quizlet Live is similar to Kahoot, but students have to collaborate in teams to win because each student on the team only has access to four answers to the set of twelve questions.

I use these for learning about current events in science, as well as science topics we are studying. Each allows me to set up classes and assign articles for students to read. Students can choose from five different Lexile (reading) levels. After reading the articles, the student will take a quiz related to the reading. Afterwards, we discuss the articles in class and how they relate to the current standard we are studying.

Georgia Progress (formerly USA Test Prep) allows me to create practice tests for review of unit material and the Georgia Milestones. I assign the tests to students and I receive results in class summary and individual formats. I can allow students to take it more than once and set it so they must continue to take the test until they achieve a certain score.

EDPuzzle allows you to take any video and add your own questions, comments, etc. to it! As they watch the video on their Chromebooks or at home, I have added questions at specific times during the video that they will have to answer before the video continues playing. I get an informative results page showing who watched the video, how long they watched it, and how they answered the questions. This is an easy way to hold them accountable for watching it and it makes classroom discussions more productive!

Prezi offers students another option for presenting research. Instead of linear slides, as in Google Slides or PowerPoint, it uses more abstract "bubbles" that can be accessed randomly or in a set order. This is a particularly good choice for those students who think a little more abstractly or creatively. Think of it like a prewriting web rather than an outline.

Students and parents have access to my class Google Calendar on my website. I post what we will do each day and announcements for tests, project due dates, etc.

Students use Google Drawings to illustrate stories, articles, historical science events, etc. Then, they can easily embed them in Google Docs or Slides.