Exploring using SMORES today to create a PD brochure for the spring.
Here is the link https://www.smore.com/uqwad-google-apps-for-educators-workshops
It can also be embedded into a site or blog.
More details below:
Want to learn more?
Go to smore.com/edcuator
YouTube Video Tutorial
More here https://www.smore.com/educators
Smore example with Survey
Monday, February 29, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
February Break and Google Hangout
Over the February break I had a chance to join a New Hampshire GEG hangout with a few colleagues. (@jllowton @JKarabinas @MrsDudgeonBHS @csheil ) for #NHGEG #googlehangout Feb 17 4pm https://plus.google.com/events/cnhrg52s4gtg22m46k863g61bh4 …
We discussed how educators can collaborate with their peers easily (beyond the typical Google Doc) and using Google Hangouts as a form of collaboration made the experience very authentic! Not to mention it gave me a little more time to experiment with hangout techniques.
Here is a link to the hangout.
I also found a link to tips for using hangouts.
We discussed how educators can collaborate with their peers easily (beyond the typical Google Doc) and using Google Hangouts as a form of collaboration made the experience very authentic! Not to mention it gave me a little more time to experiment with hangout techniques.
Here is a link to the hangout.I also found a link to tips for using hangouts.
Monday, January 25, 2016
New Semester and Google Classroom
Today we start a new semester. If you are using Google Classroom the you may want to Archive older classes so students only see new classes.
You can re-post information from semester one into you new semester two class with our re-creating all the posts.
I hope you find this tip helpful.
Archive Old Class
From the class tiles page, click on the 3 dots icon to archive the class.
Students can still view the archived class but are no longer able to submit or comment.
ReUse Assignments You can reuse assignments from an archived class. From your new Google Classroom class, click on the plus icon and choose “Reuse post.”
Flipboard and curated articles on GAFE
View my Flipboard Magazine.
Archive Old Class
From the class tiles page, click on the 3 dots icon to archive the class.
Students can still view the archived class but are no longer able to submit or comment.
ReUse Assignments You can reuse assignments from an archived class. From your new Google Classroom class, click on the plus icon and choose “Reuse post.”
Flipboard and curated articles on GAFE
View my Flipboard Magazine.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Google demo slam PD session at Nashoba
Lots of learning and excitement during our nashobalearns demo slam.
Great colleagues sharing their expertise! Checkout our twitterfeed #nashobalearns
Teachers curating and sharing information after session: Using Twitter, Pinterest to explore Hyperdocs Rubrics /SAMR
Teachers loved learning about EdPuzzle and TubeChop
Friday, January 8, 2016
Haiku Deck
I am revisiting Haiku Deck (web-based) this week as a presentation tool for students. I used Haiku Deck on my iPad in the past but forgot about using the web-based version. Last week a social studies teacher wanted to use. The site was open for teachers, but not for students. I had the site opened only to find the images were blocked by our filter. Now that the logistic are out of the way, I will be working with a class next week on creating a presentation with a more visual aspect and introduce Haiku Deck.
Digital Footprint and Learning Haiku Deck Example - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires
I will provide students with a tutorial, video review and user guide.
Digital Footprint and Learning Haiku Deck Example - Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires
I will provide students with a tutorial, video review and user guide.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
A Day of Professional Development (Demo Slam and Mini EdCamp) models
Our district will be hosting a Professional Development day on January 15th 2016. I will be providing Session that will combine our 2nd Annual NRSD Google Demo Slam and introduce a "Mini EdCamp" model during a two hour session.
My plan is to kick off the session by introducing the term "Google Demo Slam" and showcase three or four items that work well with GAFE (Google Apps for Education) and with our Chrombooks. I will send out a survey or provide participants to a link that will allow them to signup and quickly showcase something they have used in the classroom to enhance learning with technology. Examples of this may include; chrome extensions, Apps and Add-On's that allow teachers and staff. Some of the tools could be simply learning how to record your voice in a Google doc, using Google Keep for notetaking on the web or your phone. Teachers want to know how to assess student work, then we will showcase, Poll Everywhere, Flubaroo and Kahoot to get the ideas rolling. After warming teachers up to a few new tools that may help them understand the SAMR model,
I plan to introduce the "EdCamp" model and have teacher break into small groups to learn more about a topic covered in the the Demo Slam or simply post something they want to show. I am hoping this could lead to a full day of Digital Learning using the EdCamp model when we plan future professional development days in our district.
The demo slam that we provided last year got many teachers excited not only to try out new tools, but to plan to use with their units of study and engage students. I saw many teachers sharing lessons using Kahoot and Google Classroom and I am hoping to reach a larger audience this year. As we begin to move forward with a 1:1 initiative by providing students with technology when needed we now have to refine our curriculum with tools that enhance learning when needed by students. The feedback I received last year was the demo slam was informative, fun and useful. So, I am looking to kick it up a notch next month!
My plan is to kick off the session by introducing the term "Google Demo Slam" and showcase three or four items that work well with GAFE (Google Apps for Education) and with our Chrombooks. I will send out a survey or provide participants to a link that will allow them to signup and quickly showcase something they have used in the classroom to enhance learning with technology. Examples of this may include; chrome extensions, Apps and Add-On's that allow teachers and staff. Some of the tools could be simply learning how to record your voice in a Google doc, using Google Keep for notetaking on the web or your phone. Teachers want to know how to assess student work, then we will showcase, Poll Everywhere, Flubaroo and Kahoot to get the ideas rolling. After warming teachers up to a few new tools that may help them understand the SAMR model,
I plan to introduce the "EdCamp" model and have teacher break into small groups to learn more about a topic covered in the the Demo Slam or simply post something they want to show. I am hoping this could lead to a full day of Digital Learning using the EdCamp model when we plan future professional development days in our district.
The demo slam that we provided last year got many teachers excited not only to try out new tools, but to plan to use with their units of study and engage students. I saw many teachers sharing lessons using Kahoot and Google Classroom and I am hoping to reach a larger audience this year. As we begin to move forward with a 1:1 initiative by providing students with technology when needed we now have to refine our curriculum with tools that enhance learning when needed by students. The feedback I received last year was the demo slam was informative, fun and useful. So, I am looking to kick it up a notch next month!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Assabet and Wirecast and Feeback by Polling Audience through Google Slides (Chrome Extension "Polling in Google Slides")
Two items to blog about
1. We hosted the Assabet ITS job-alike showcasing Wirecast at Nashoba this month. This inspired some colleagues to test out Touchcast on the iPads for news reporting. Sme of the schools that are PC-Based are interested in learning more about Wirecast. We plan to upgrade Telestream/Wirecast to output to different video formats and install on a laptop so we can do mobile reporting, or even stream the Pep Rally live from the auditorium this year.
The other topics I wanted to explore was using Poll Everwhere, a chrome extensions or assessment. I plan to use in our January PD during our Google Demo Slam Session
2. Have you ever attended a meeting where you have watched slide after slide but never actually felt like you participated in the presentation? As a presenter getting feedback from your audience can be intimidating but yet provide you with valuable insight. Earlier this month I did participated in a Google Demo Slam at a conference. I thought a great way to show the polling option would be to demonstrate a few extensions and apps and then poll the audience to see what they found most useful.
In the past I have occasionally used Poll Everywhere but was recently informed they just came out with a Chrome extension that allows you to use directly in Google Slides by embedding Polly Everywhere questions right in a presentation! Poll Everywhere does have a free educator account, but it does limit you to 40 responses per question.
Step 1 - Get the Poll Everywhere Chrome extension. The title to search is "Polling in Google Slides"
TIP: Important to note that you will NOT see the chrome extension with the rest of the extensions in the Chrome browser. Instead, a new menu option will show up when you have a Google Slide opened on your screen. Also your district may push this extension out automatically.
Step 2 - Go to Poll Everywhere and sign up for the free K-12 Educational Plan. Click here for the direct link, get username and password so you will be able to login under step 4.
Step 3- Open up a Google Slide presentation that you would like to include a question or two in your presentation. You will notice the MENU option: Poll Everywhere (not with the other extensions on the toolbar!) This took me a little while to figure out.
Step 4 - Log into your Poll Everywhere Account
Step 5 - Create a Poll - Go to Poll Everywhere Menu and select - "Create Poll"
A pop up window will appear for you to choose the type of question.
There are different options to pick!
Once you press
insert poll, it will automatically insert a slide with that poll question on it.
Note: The actual poll question will not show until you are in present mode of your slide presentation. While in editing mode, you will see the following:
1. We hosted the Assabet ITS job-alike showcasing Wirecast at Nashoba this month. This inspired some colleagues to test out Touchcast on the iPads for news reporting. Sme of the schools that are PC-Based are interested in learning more about Wirecast. We plan to upgrade Telestream/Wirecast to output to different video formats and install on a laptop so we can do mobile reporting, or even stream the Pep Rally live from the auditorium this year.
The other topics I wanted to explore was using Poll Everwhere, a chrome extensions or assessment. I plan to use in our January PD during our Google Demo Slam Session
2. Have you ever attended a meeting where you have watched slide after slide but never actually felt like you participated in the presentation? As a presenter getting feedback from your audience can be intimidating but yet provide you with valuable insight. Earlier this month I did participated in a Google Demo Slam at a conference. I thought a great way to show the polling option would be to demonstrate a few extensions and apps and then poll the audience to see what they found most useful.
In the past I have occasionally used Poll Everywhere but was recently informed they just came out with a Chrome extension that allows you to use directly in Google Slides by embedding Polly Everywhere questions right in a presentation! Poll Everywhere does have a free educator account, but it does limit you to 40 responses per question.
Step 1 - Get the Poll Everywhere Chrome extension. The title to search is "Polling in Google Slides"
TIP: Important to note that you will NOT see the chrome extension with the rest of the extensions in the Chrome browser. Instead, a new menu option will show up when you have a Google Slide opened on your screen. Also your district may push this extension out automatically.
Step 2 - Go to Poll Everywhere and sign up for the free K-12 Educational Plan. Click here for the direct link, get username and password so you will be able to login under step 4.
Step 3- Open up a Google Slide presentation that you would like to include a question or two in your presentation. You will notice the MENU option: Poll Everywhere (not with the other extensions on the toolbar!) This took me a little while to figure out.
Step 4 - Log into your Poll Everywhere Account
Step 5 - Create a Poll - Go to Poll Everywhere Menu and select - "Create Poll"
There are different options to pick!
Note: The actual poll question will not show until you are in present mode of your slide presentation. While in editing mode, you will see the following:
Phone image/option (details)
Step 6 - Showing Audience how to text or go to the URL to vote and view live results.
The audience was completely engaged at the demo slam and loved the fact not only did they share their favorite app, extension or tool during the demo slam. As a presenter, I got direct feedback from the audience for general consensus. Ideally, I could see using a polling techniques on several slides in the presentation. Doc link or https://goo.gl/Sfi27B
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