Need to get your students on a webpage quickly and easily? Make a quick QR code for them to scan with their cameras and take them directly to that site.

1. Right click on the page you want to make a QR code for.

2. Click "Create QR code for this Page"

3. The QR code will immediately appear.

4. You can download the code or copy and paste the link to the code.

* Watch the video to find out how to easily create a code to download or link.

• Gmail has a feature called "Multiple Inboxes". This lets you configure gmail to keep your main inbox on screen but also break up your inbox into separate categories to share on your screen. This can help save time and be more efficient. Take a look at the video to find out more!

PhET is the place to go for science and math simulations, both for teachers and students. Aimed at grades 3-12, this is a vast STEM knowledge base that can be dipped into and used for free as an online alternative to real-world experiments.

The high-quality simulations are plentiful in number, at more than 150, and cover a range of subjects so there should be something to suit most topics. As such, this is a great alternative for getting simulation experiences to students when not available in the classroom, ideal for remote learning or homework.

The teacher resources are great making it both teacher and student friendly. Check it out here.

Check out Londonderry School District in New Hamsphire for fun virtual Field Trips to shake things up a bit as we make our way toward Spring Break. Access a full list of websites and how to use a Virtual Field Trip in your classroom HERE.

Game-based activities aim to teach through repetition, failure, and the accomplishment of goals. In Lumio by SMART, game-based activities help students work toward a goal, choosing actions and experiencing the consequences of those actions in the form of feedback. For example, in a Super Sort activity, objects shimmy when wrong and disappear when moved to the correct category. With Lumio’s game-based activities, students are actively learning and practicing how concepts connect. -LUMIO

Check out 5 different Game Based Activities right now!

Check this video out to learn about how to use Lumio outside of real time.

• Easy to use share link (post to Google Classroom) for student access

• Import your lessons or create new ones. Upload any PDF, Google Slides™ or Microsoft file to instantly convert any page to an interactive independent handout activity.

• Teachers and students can access and continue working on content anytime, anywhere.

• You control the pace of the lesson, moving from teacher- to student-paced and back again, anytime. Students can move through, review and practice at their own pace. Bring the class together again anytime

Having lots of "techie" issues with your MacBook lately? Things glitching? When was the last time you fully shut your Macbook down? Did you know it is recommended to shut down your Macbook every 2-3 days? I can hear the groans already "I'm going to lose all of my stuff I have up!" Not completely true. Here's how to reopen the EXACT same pages you have pulled up in your Chrome browser right now even after shutting it down.

1. While using Chrome go to the menu at the top of your screen and click "Chrome".

2. Next, click "Preferences"

3. On the lefthand menu click "On Startup)

4. Make sure "Continue where you left off" is selected.

5. Boom! That's it! Now after you shut down and restart all of the pages and tabs you currently have open will come back!

Shutting down your MacBook every 2-3 days will help save battery life and lifespan. It will also help optimize the Macbook's operation so that it runs like it should or better the next time you turn on.

What is the Hour of Code?

A one-hour introduction to computer science The Hour of Code began as a one-hour coding challenge to give students a fun first introduction to computer science and has become a global learning event, celebration, and awareness event. HourOfCode.com offers hundreds of one-hour activities in over 48 languages for kindergarten and up. Activities require no experience and can be run on browsers, tablets, and smartphones - some don’t require any computer at all. Why computer science? Computer science is foundational Computer science is changing every industry on the planet. Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn how to create technology. Computer science concepts also help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for any future career. Economic opportunity for all Computing occupations are the fastest-growing, best paying, and now the largest sector of all new wages in the US. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Students also love it! Recent surveys show that among classes students “like a lot,” computer science and engineering rank near the top—only performing arts, art, and design are higher. Beyond the Hour of Code Don’t stop at an hour Add high-quality computer science to your curriculum or enroll in a hands-on professional development workshop. Make a lasting change at your school. Learn how at code.org/yourschool. ANYONE, ANYWHERE CAN HOST AN HOUR OF CODE. JOIN US! HourOfCode.com

Code.org’s own activities feature Minecraft, Star Wars, Disney’s Frozen, Angry Birds, and Plants vs. Zombies.

The Hour of Code takes place every year during Computer Science Education Week, the first week in December. With a huge groundswell of support and attention, it’s an ideal time for schools and districts to put the spotlight on computer science programs and expand opportunities.

Looking to participate? Check it out HERE

Need a good way to keep students engaged and moving through transitions easily? Check out Mr.Timer's countdown timers on Youtube. Select from 5, 10, 15, 20 minute timers with fun themes such as Christmas, Calming, Jazz & even EDM. Check it out here!