Gr 3-5 Zone

Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, all elementary teachers (K-5) have access to the District's premium subscription for Pear Deck, Blooket and Playposit. In addition, Gr 3-5 teachers have premium access to Formative. Click this link for details and tutorials.

Refer to the Google Classroom toptips card and use these videos to hone your Google Classroom skills.

• 5 Google Classroom Tips [8:23]

• Use Topics to Stay Organized [3:35]

• Grading in Google Classroom [7:41]

• Use Guardian Summary feature [3:28]

Most users are familiar with using Google Classroom through the web-based interface. As of 11/20/20, a second option, the mobile APP, is now available on on Gr 3-5 Chromebooks (was already available for Gr 6-12). Although the "look" is slightly different, most features are the same as the web-based version with one important exception...the APP allows users to annotate on PDFs. Watch this video for details. Find the Classroom APP on the "shelf" along the bottom of the Chromebook screen. It's the regular Classroom icon surrounded by a white circle.

• Annotate on a PDF video [6:15] by John Bullington and Vanessa Cramer

Understanding that teacher/student communication can be greatly enhanced through email, and in response to teacher requests, STUDENT EMAIL isenabled for students beginning at Grade 3. This is internal email only (students can only send and receive messages from @shenschools.org accounts). Students and parents were asked to view this video and discuss email etiquette and responsibilities.

• Link to Gr 3-5 Student Email video