Flipgrid Updates

Last spring I worked with a group of teachers during a PD session on Flipgrid. Since that time, Flipgrid was purchased by Microsoft and is completely free allowing teachers to make as many grids as needed.  In addition, there is a new "mixed tape" feature

Here is the link to the Flipgrid blog http://blog.flipgrid.com/news/mixtapes  and directions http://blog.flipgrid.com/news/mixtapesgridtip and quick overview below.

Flipgrid Tip - Create a Mixtape from Flipgrid on Vimeo.

I had my first flipgrid remix tape today by following the directions on the blog.  This could be a great way to highlight certain students in a class for a variety of reasons.  A portfolio, book review, feedback on an assignment.   I always learn from following Flipgrid on twitter! or #mixtapes #gridtip
Again, it's about taking the time to process the post and learn by doing!

It reminds me of using Let's Recap and the review reel that I have used for student reflection on Adobe Spark pages for presentations.

A few more new features to test out! blog.flipgrid.com/makemagic


I will be linking more resources for FLipgrid here in the near future!

Document Camera - options

When returning to school this month several teachers are inquiring about document camera options.

I have used two different models

1. i Pevo  Point and Click - Amazon around 69.00 - https://www.ipevo.com/prods/Point-2-View-USB-Camera  and I've been informed this month that it has "Visualizer software"  https://www.ipevo.com/ipevo_visualizer 
that make it easier to use.

Video


2. For the more serious document camera user there is the HoverCam Solo 8 that several of my Math and Science teachers used.  The cost is closer to $330.00,  There is also an adapter for the science microscopes.  Here is a link to the updated software - for windows 8 or 10.

http://www.thehovercam.com/download/hovercam-flex-10-pc/  and videos.

Why not take a picture of you notes and add to a Google Slide for an electronic notebook!

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera - Student Summer Read

Summer Read  Nashoba Book Club- Friday 9/7 Activity Period

More Happy Than Not by  Adam Silvera

Part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, part Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Adam Silvera's extraordinary debut confronts race, class, and sexuality during one charged near-future summer in the Bronx. 

Sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto is struggling to find happiness after a family tragedy leaves him reeling. He's slowly remembering what happiness might feel like this summer with the support of his girlfriend Genevieve, but it's his new best friend, Thomas, who really gets Aaron to open up about his past and confront his future.

As Thomas and Aaron get closer, Aaron discovers things about himself that threaten to shatter his newfound contentment. A revolutionary memory-alteration procedure, courtesy of the Leteo Institute, might be the way to straighten himself out. But what if it means forgetting who he truly is?

Discussion Questions