Chrome Apps for School

Welcome to Chrome Apps for School, an online professional development that introduces teachers to a sampling of instructional technology applications that integrate with Google's G-Suite productivity tools and Chromebooks. Whether it is creating presentations, establishing a paperless work flow, producing video content, or building independent study skills, Chrome Apps provide students a variety of ways to demonstrate learning.

Use the navigation links above to access course content.

Class discussions will take place on Google Classroom. An enrollment code to Google Classroom will be shared via email.

All due dates are listed in the Course Calendar.

Please direct your questions and concerns to Robert Leo, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Training: rleo@westgenesee.org.

Course Overview

This course is divided into several Modules that will take you through a sampling of Chrome Apps, including VideoNot.es, PowToon, WeVideo, SeeSaw, and EDpuzzle. For each Module, you will read various help articles, view brief video tutorials, and participate in social learning activities. You will practice using the tools to set up experiences for your students to demonstrate learning, reflect on each skill, and share best practices.

Successful completion of this course will result in the accrual of 6 Professional Development hours.
There are no face-to-face meetings--all course content will be available exclusively on Google Sites.
All course interactions will take place on Google Classroom
See the Course Calendar for all due dates.

Course Objectives

Understand how to take notes synchronized with video content using VideoNot.es
Create and assign animated presentations using PowToon
Create and assign video projects using WeVideo
Establish a digital workflow with students using Seesaw
Create and assign custom video-based lessons using EDpuzzle

Grading

There are several "Tasks" in this course that will be assessed as "complete" or "incomplete" with one point being awarded for each completed Task. For each Task, you must complete the assigned activity and share your thoughts and links to artifacts in Google Classroom.

Meet the Teacher

Rob Leo serves as the Coordinator for Instructional Technology Training at West Genesee Central Schools. Previously, he worked as the Model Schools Coordinator at the Central New York Regional Information Center, where he led a team of instructional technologists that planned and delivered professional development related to technology integration for teachers throughout Central New York. Prior to his career in education administration, Rob worked as a social studies teacher at West Genesee High School for thirteen years, a bilingual education teacher at Shea Middle School in the Syracuse City School District for a year, and an ESL teacher in Seoul, South Korea, for a year. Rob is a 1992 graduate of Binghamton University where he received a BA in economics. He is also a 1997 and 2009 graduate of LeMoyne College where he earned an MSEd in secondary education and education leadership, respectively. Follow Rob on Twitter: @rleowg.

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