Virtual Learning
Virtual Learning Teaching Tools
Virtual Learning Teacher Helpers
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IDEAS
Make a Reoccurring Zoom Link
Dealing with SOUND ISSUES
1. Screencastify
Did you ever want to record your screen, but want sound in a video to record too, so students can hear the audio?
Click on the Screencastify Extension. Go to Show more Options. Click on "Enable System Audio". Now, sound on your computer is allowed to be heard.
For example, take a look at this video. It was recorded on screencastify, with all of the necessary settings enabled, and you can hear the sound on the brain pop video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14cot-4N8BkmhgPs5vuftSG2-k6ZccFd3/view
2. Google Meet
In order to hear a textbook, video, computer audio in Google Meet, click present screen. After that choose a Chrome Tab. Make sure to check the "share audio" button. Then click on the video, link...etc. you want to open and for kids to see/hear audio.
In the video you may hear a crackling noise. Turn your mute button on, so only the video audio can be heard.
Watch the video as an example.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17v87FQIERxSnJyBNTtsqAXE12DdrQ42x/view
3. Zoom
When you record your zoom meeting or present/share your screen, it asks, do you want to share audio too? It is a little button in the bottom left corner, make sure to press it.
For example, take a look at this video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUcy41zeMHlOmx7BbWAMbtqQkI1DzZ0T/view
*****Don't forget to make sure and check that AMX Ascendo is the choice for the audio, along with USB in the settings of meet or zoom. This could also affect who hears the video.
If you have any questions about this, just let me know.
4. DVD Sound
Showing a DVD to virtual kids and face to face kids with sound in Zoom:
Here are the directions to follow.
1. Start a Zoom Meeting.
2. Insert DVD into external drive or laptop.
3. Play with VLC Player.
4. Check Audio Settings in Zoom - Speakers and Microphone on Contextant Smart Audio HD. (It also works with AMX and USB---Both options were tested.)
5. Check Audio in bottom right of computer by clock - CHOOSE USB.
4. Choose Share screen in Zoom.
5. Pick VLC Player window.
MAKE SURE TO CHECK - share computer sound AND optimize video clip
6.Click Share.
DVD Sound.webmiPad Split Screen
**This could be helpful, in class, if you wanted students to be able to take notes and see their research at the same time.
**It could also be helpful, if we were virtual, and you wanted students to be able to see something in Seesaw, as well as see you in the Zoom session.
EDITABLE PDF's
Use Google Slides and Kami in order to convert your documents to PDF's and students are then able to make changes or show their learning right on the document.
KAMI
Kami!!.webmGOOGLE SLIDES
iPad Screen Recording
Another way to record your thoughts or display examples of work to students is through screen recording on your ipad.
Here is a video on how to record your screen on your ipad in video format.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19i8RPcIQSpUmT_NjA132fFnSqSNja7Dh/view?usp=sharing
I know most of you are already comfortable with the virtual video conference call platform, Zoom. I still wanted to send out a How-To general tutorial, just in case.
The video goes over how I would create, share, and manage the zoom meeting during our virtual parent/teacher conferences in order to keep students' privacy a priority.
Please watch the video to help make our first virtual parent/teacher conferences a success!
ZOOM WAITING ROOMS
zoom general how to.mp4Safe YouTube Links
If your students are having trouble opening up Safe YouTube links, Julie Wallace found a way to fix it on the ipads.
Screen Recording on Chromebooks
Ever want students to screenshot their chromebook screen? How about RECORD THEIR THINKING? What about completing a SCREENCAST on their chromebook screen? NOW YOU CAN!
Screen Capture & Screen Recorder for student chromebooks is a feature that is already built into the device!
To get started on a chromebook, GO TO: the start/clock menu and choose screen capture...
OR
Press Ctrl + Shift + the All Windows Key
Watch this 2 minute how-to tutorial:
OR
Watch ME:
TCI Log in Issues
Lori and Tim have been working hard at determining which restrictions and settings may be causing some signing in issues for students when trying to log in to the TCI website.
Watch this 2 minute video to see which settings to turn OFF:
1. Prevent Cross-Site Tracking
2. Hide IP Address
3. Fraudulent Website Warning
TCI Sign In Issues: UPDATE.mp4