Labs, Graphing & Presentations

LEARN

Visit the Resources page to view some video tutorials and read various support materials about your chosen tool/strategy to learn how to integrate technology into your lesson. Don't see what you'd like to learn? Please contact Rob Leo, Coordinator of Instructional Technology Training for support.

CREATE

Create a real-world example of whichever tool/strategy you have chosen, transform a lesson plan that integrates your selection, and deploy your lesson with your students.

TOOLS

1. Kami Chrome Extension
2. Google Docs
3. Google Classroom
4. Desmos
5. Equatio Chrome Extension
6. CodeCogs Website
7. WolframAlpha
8. MB-Ruler Chrome Extension
9. Graph.tk Website
10. Google MyMaps
11. Google Earth
12. Google Earth Tour Builder
13. Awesome Screenshot Chrome Extension
14. Google Drawings
15. Google Sites
16. Google Slides
17. PowToon
18. WeVideo
19. Screencastify
20. Flipsnack
21. Piktochart
22. Adobe Spark
23. Pixton
24. Padlet
25. Soundtrap
26. Vocaroo
27. RecordMP3Online
28. VoiceThread

STRATEGIES

1. Convert lab assignments to PDF and assign to students using Google Classroom. Students can open the PDF with the Kami Chrome Extension and can show their work by annotating on top of the PDF. The annotated version of the file can then be turned in to the teacher. Alternatively, convert lab assignments to Google Docs and assign to students using Google Classroom. Students can collaboratively edit the file and turn it in upon completion.
2. Task students with using Desmos to graph functions, plot data, evaluate equations, and explore transformations.
3. Browse the Desmos website to search for digital activities relevant to your subject area and assign to students. Alternatively, create your own Desmos lesson and share it with the Desmos community.
4. Use the Equation Chrome Extension to create equations, formulas, and quizzes to assign to your students.
5. Use the Code Cogs Website to create mathematical equations using a LaTex editor. Images of formulas can be copied and pasted into a Google Doc.
6. Use WolframAlpha to calculate answers to problems with step-by-step solutions.
7. Use the MB-Ruler Chrome Extension to measure distances and angels on websites.
8. Use the Graph.tk website to create and graph equations.
9. From Google Drive, have students create a custom My Maps based on a theme/prompt (glaciers, habitats, rock formations, etc. ). Students can search for locations and pin a location to the map. Students can edit title and description and can add an image to pinned locations. Map “share” settings should be set so that “anyone with the link can view.” Maps can be shared with a link or can be collaborative, just like any other Google Drive file.
10. Have students create a custom tour in Google Earth by first creating a custom My Map and exporting it as a .kml file. The .kml file can then be imported into Google Earth. Alternatively, use Google Tour Builder to create a custom tour than can be exported to Google Earth.
11. Task students with creating a Google Site that includes an embedded My Map and other documents, text, links, and images to showcase their findings.
12. Task students with taking a screenshot of an image of a map using the Awesome Screenshot Chrome Extension. Use Awesome Screenshot’s annotation tools to label the map. Download the photo and share it using Google Classroom or insert it in a Google Doc or Google Slides presentation.
13. Insert an image of a map in Google Drawings and add shapes to indicate historical markers. Insert a link on each marker to a web address that expands on the historical event associated with the location on the map.
14. Assign long-term projects to students to demonstrate their understanding of a topic. Offer a variety of digital media platforms for students (presentation, graphics, websites, video presentations, etc.) to create and share their research. Provide a specific rubric of your expectations and grading. See some suggestions below.
    • Task students with using PowToon to create an animated video presentation about a given topic. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with using WeVideo to create public service announcements or other video projects to demonstrate their understanding of a given topic. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with using Google Sites to create a website to demonstrate their understanding of a given topic. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with creating a narrated slideshow using Google Slides and Screencastify to demonstrate their understanding of a given topic. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with publishing a virtual magazine using FlipSnack. Have students create a Google Slides presentation and download it as a PDF. Next, have students upload their PDF to FlipSnack to create a virtual magazine publication. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with creating an infographic or poster using Piktochart to demonstrate their understanding of a given topic. Links to their work can be shared via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with creating narrated digital stories using Adobe Spark, offering the choice of creating posts, pages, or videos that include still images, video, text, and narration. Once Adobe Spark projects are complete, students can download video as .mp4 and upload to Drive for sharing or they can share the link to their work via Google Classroom.
    • Task students with creating digital comic strips using Pixton to demonstrate their understanding of an historical event or topic.
    • Task students with creating a virtual bulletin board using Padlet to share notes, links, and multimedia to demonstrate their understanding of an historical event or topic. Students can work independently or collaboratively and can share a link to their Padlet using Google Classroom.
    • Task students with creating a podcast (.mp3 file) using Soundtrap, Vocaroo, or RecordMP3Online to roleplay historical figures, create a "newscast", or demonstrate their understanding of historical events. MP3 files can be saved and stored in Google Drive, then shared to Google Classroom. Mash-Up Opportunity: Students can create musical soundtracks using Soundtrap and audio can be imported to WeVideo for custom movie scoring.
    • Task students with creating collaborative multimedia presentations using VoiceThread by adding images and audio comments as well as inviting others to share audio comments about their work.