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Brain Breaks are short periods of time that interrupt the normal progression of instruction. They refocus our neural circuitry with either stimulating or quieting practices that generate increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, where problem solving and emotional regulation occur. REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a picture or video demonstrating the students taking a Brain Break to the Instructional Technology Coach. Be prepared to describe the positive impact on the students as a result.ABOUT BRAIN BREAKS
Brain Pop is an Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo or video to the Instructional Technology Coach of the students using BrainPop lessons/videos in the classroom. Be prepared to describe and submit formative assessment evidence as a result of this tool.ABOUT BRAIN POP
ClassDojo is a classroom communication app used to share reports between parents and teachers. Teachers track student behavior and upload photos or videos. The gamification style system teaches developmental skills through real-time feedback. REQUIREMENTS: Submit a screenshot or photo of screen demonstrating consistent use of this app in class and be prepared to describe the benefits of using this tool.ABOUT CLASSDOJO
Brain-based evidence shows the benefits of configurating a classroom that fosters collaboration.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of your classroom in a configuration other than traditional rows. Be prepared to describe the benefits as a result of this strategy.ABOUT CLASSROOM CONFIGURATIONS
Exit tickets are an effective way of capturing the learning of the day.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit an exit ticket activity to the Instructional Technology Coach. Be prepared to describe the positive impacts of this strategy.ABOUT EXIT TICKETS
Flippity is a web-based tool (and Google Sheet Add-On) that takes information in a Google Spreadsheet and converts to an online review game format.REQUIREMENTS: Provide link to the activity and be prepared to describe how this tool benefitted your students.ABOUT FLIPPITY
Chrome Extensions are small tools or software applications that increase functionality to your Chrome browser for individual preferences and needs. From text to speech to screencasting to your favorite Google tools, Extensions give you fast access to your customized browser experience.REQUIREMENTS: Submit a photo of students utilizing the Chrome Extensions for educational purposes. If students do not have access, submit a screenshot of how you use extensions for the benefit of the students and be prepared to describe how it increases functionality.ABOUT CHROME EXTENSIONS TCEA LISTMy Youtube video
Google Drive provides an excellent web-based curation tool for teachers and students to create, store and share files.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of students using Google Drive to create and share with peers. Also submit a screenshot of how you utilize Google Drive for your classroom.ABOUT GOOGLE DRIVE
GMAIL provides efficient ways to organize your email client to quickly find what you need.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a screenshot of your GMAIL page showing different LABELS or TABS for organizing.ABOUT GMAIL ORGANIZATION
Google Classroom is an effective tool to aid the teacher with instruction, sharing resources and curating student work. It allows students to receive and turn in assignments in a paperless way.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a screenshot of an assignment given with student work turned in. Be prepared to share the benefits of using this tool.ABOUT CLASSROOM
Translation tools give our ELLs an advantage that previously left them with no options. Students may use the app or the Chrome extension. Google Docs also has a menu option. "In many cases, students may be able to improve their understanding of a language, as well as pronunciation.Also, because it can translate entire documents and websites, Google Translate gives teachers a fast and easy tool for communication, not only with students but also with parents and the greater school community. When used with an ELL class, the site can help give kids access to learning content, as well as the ability to work at the level of their English-speaking peers."REQUIREMENTS: Take a pic of a student utilizing Google Translate or another translation tool and submit a pic or copy of the translated material.ABOUT GOOGLE TRANSLATE
Interactive whiteboards such as SMARTBoards or Promethean ActivPanels invite an interactive experience for teachers and students to utilize a large touch screen surface to demonstrate, instruct, collaborate, and present in a more effective way.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of students using the interactive whiteboard. Be prepared to describe the benefits of this tool and the impact on students.ABOUT INTERACTIVE BOARDS
IXL provides extensive content practice in a variety of grade levels and subject areas K-12 in an easy to use and student directed web based platform.REQUIREMENTS: Submit a photo of students using IXL and how you use the data for the benefit of the student.ABOUT IXL
"A game-based platform that makes learning awesome for millions of people all over the world. Sign up to create and play fun quiz games!" REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of students playing a Kahoot game in class. Be prepared to describe the benefits of using this tool.ABOUT KAHOOT
Student launches are a great way to send students off at the end of class on a positive note, encouraging kindness, joyfulness and it also prepares the students for a positive experience in the next class.REQUIREMENTS: Submit a photo of class experiencing an intentional launch and be prepared to describe the benefits of launching your students.ABOUT STUDENT LAUNCHES
Padlet is a web-based, collaborative bulletin board that organizes notes, videos, images, etc. REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a screenshot of your Padlet and be prepared to describe the benefit of the tool for students.ABOUT PADLET
Plickers is a real time formative assessment tool that collects student responses with a quick scan of the room. Plickers utilizes cards with unique QR codes that provide answers depending on the position of the card. Teachers use the app to scan the room to collect the responses which confirms mastery or determines next steps.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of students using Plickers in class. Be prepared to describe the benefit of using this tool in the classroom.ABOUT PLICKERS
QR Codes (short for Quick Response) are two-dimensional barcodes that direct the user with a QR code scanner to web based resources with useful info. They are great for scavenger hunts or self-paced problems and Snapchat has a scanner built in!ABOUT QR CODES
Quizizz is a web-based and engaging assessment/quiz tool that can be customized for competition or self-paced assessment. You can create your own or select from an abundance of quizzes in every subject.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of the students using Quizizz in class and be prepared to describe the benefit of using this tool.ABOUT QUIZIZZMy Youtube Video - integrating with Classroom
Quizlet Live kicks studying up a notch and turns it into a competitive game that students will not want to stop playing.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of the students using Quizlet Live in class and be prepared to describe the benefit of using this tool.ABOUT QUIZLET LIVE
All the kids are doing it... teachers, too! Texting is a great way to communicate. Remind or the Blackboard app allows teachers/admins to text entire classes/populations with one click without using a personal phone number. Students can even reply and create a one-on-one conversation.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a screenshot of the texting conversation with your audience and be prepared to share the benefits of using this tool.ABOUT REMINDMy Youtube Video
There is nothing like a little competition to inspire students to try harder to achieve more. There are many great gamifying tools to help teachers turn a worksheet review into a Jeopardy game or an Around the World activity or the like.REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a photo of students participating in a review game activity and be prepared to describe the benefit of using this tool.ABOUT REVIEW GAMESJEOPARDY LABS
Social Media can be useful for teachers to develop Professional Learning Networks, access unlimited ideas and resources and communicate the positive things happening in the classroom. REQUIREMENTS: You must submit screenshots from at least 2 social media applications communicating to your students and/or parents.ABOUT TWITTERABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA
It is time we share the love and the great things happening in our classrooms! REQUIREMENTS: You must submit a screenshot of a photo posted to Twitter about positive learning in your classroom.ABOUT TWITTER(Follow me at @Tammy_Whitaker)My Youtube Video