Teacher Tools

Below are some technology tools to assist in instruction and communication with students.

Google Hangouts Meet

Google Hangouts saves you time, keeps you organized, and allows you to connect and collaborate with your students in real time. Get started today with resources and tips from educators like you.

Check out the video and visit the Teacher Center for more tips and ideas. Below is a guide that provides directions to set up a Google Hangouts Meet.

Google Hangouts Meet Tutorial - Google Docs.pdf



Kami - PDF Annotation Tool

Kami is the leading PDF & document annotation app for schools. Improve engagement and interaction in the classroom with Kami as your digital pen and paper. Kami integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom and allows students to annotate on linked PDFs and "Turn In" their assignments digitally.

Kami Tutorial.pdf


Flipgrid - Video Discussion Platform

Flipgrid is a free (that’s right, 100% free) video discussion platform from Microsoft that helps educators see and hear from every student in class and foster a fun and supportive social learning environment. In Flipgrid, educators post discussion prompts and students respond with short videos.

Flipgrid-Remote-Learning.pdf

Clever - How to Provide Links on Your Teacher Page

Did you know that you can create custom links to website and share them with just your students in Clever. Click on the document below for directions. In addition, the video to the right provides an overview of the Teacher Dashboard in Clever.

Clever - custom teacher pages.pdf


How to add extensions in Chrome (in this case, Screencastify)

Click here to learn about how Screencastify can be used in education.

Click, click, classroom flipped!

Teachers make learning more personal in their blended and flipped classrooms by recording:

  • Full and/or bite-sized lessons

  • Assignment solutions and explanations

  • Verbal student feedback

Directions on how to add extension

How to add an extension in Google Chrome (in this case, Screencastify).pdf

Directions to give students on how to add picture to turn in as part of an assignment

Directions on Chromebook or Computer

How to upload a picture in Google classroom assignments (1).mp4

Directions on iPad, iPhone, tablet, etc.

How to upload a picture in Google classroom on tablet or smartphone.mp4

Using Loom to Record

Loom and adding an extension.pdf

Want to record your online activity or directions? Consider using Loom. With Loom, you can record your camera, microphone, and desktop simultaneously. Your video is then instantly available to share through Loom's patented technology.