Organizing Your Google Classroom
I Think Your Students Would Love to Create an AppI would like to introduce you to a really fun resource. It's called Glide App, and you can use it to create an app. It works like this. You input all of the information you'd like to include in the app on a Google Sheet. Then you click a few buttons in Glide App and the app is created! It's really simple, and your students will love it. I think it's a great alternative to the traditional presentation or book report. Have a look at this short description I wrote about the app called, "I Think Your Students Would Love to Create an App." In that description you'll even find a tutorial video to help you with the details of using Glide App. Top of the Morning (Announcements) To Ye!Let's give a hearty congrats to Palo Alto Elementary for blazing a trail in the morning announcements world. This Leader in Me school has been producing morning announcements for the past two school years, and they are excited about what this school year will bring them. They have upgraded to state-of-the-art equipment including a new camcorder, a sound board, a video mixer and green screen capabilities. I can't wait to see what the students accomplish this year. Have a look at the slideshow to see how the "studio" has transformed. You can support the students' work and watch their latest video on the Palo Alto Action News YouTube Channel. What's Happening in the Library?In case you haven't heard, the Athens Library as well as the Kazen Library have been renovated to coincide with their reopenings. Take a look at the pictures below: Athens Library Went From ThisTo ThisAlthough there's still work to be done at both Kazen and Athens libraries, we are excited to see what great learning experiences students will take part in this year in these "new" libraries. It's still early in the school year, but the South San librarians are already hard at work to support all that happens in the classroom: maker space, literacy (of many varieties), and just plain fun. Look at the slideshow of what's happening in your district libraries. Also join me on Twitter or Facebook to learn more. Mapmaker Interactive from National Geographic
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What's Going On in the Library?Library and Media Services looks forward to a new school year. Whether you need resources to help with a unit you're teaching, assistance with technology integration, or even if you'd just like your campus librarian to consult with you regarding various topics, we've got you covered. Look to your campus librarian for copyright questions, help with research and inquiry and many other valuable nuggets of information. The librarians would love to help! One of the exciting additions to the South San ISD libraries this year will be in the area of maker spaces. We will adding the following resources to each campus library.
Some of you may be interested in creating a makerspace in your own classrooms. Be sure to chat with your campus librarian to learn more! New Library Services WebsiteSouth San ISD Library Services now has a website. Be sure to visit and check it out. We also now have a Facebook page. Please visit us and make sure to Like our page. Welcome to the Chromebook App HubThe Chromebook App Hub is a new creation from Google for Education that will help you find ideas and apps for using Chromebooks in the classroom. Here's an excerpt from the Chromebook App Hub page: Welcome to the Chromebook App Hub, an online resource to help educators, administrators and developers work together to learn about Chromebook apps and activity ideas for schools. The App Hub is dedicated to bringing transparency to developers’ data and accessibility policies, and to help decision makers find information about apps to meet the unique learning goals and policies of their school districts. Be sure to visit this site to learn all about leveraging the power of the Chromebook. Don't Forget About Discovery Ed
New Tech Resources Site
Beginning of School Fun - Gimkit
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Change is the end result of all true learning. Leo Buscaglia 30 Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling
What's Going On in the Library?Google Keep - My Second Brain
This month's expert in the field is Christine Pinto. She is a kindergarten teacher in Southern California who strives to "make learning purposeful and the school environment an enjoyable place to be." If you're a teacher of little ones, you really need to connect with Christine. You can learn from her at christinepinto.com, at innovatingplay.world or at @pintobeanz11 on Twitter. If you only have time to have a look at one of Christine's resources, take a look at the Templates page on her site. You'll be glad you did! End of Year Project Ideas!
Comics Anyone?Who doesn't like comics? Well, there may be some of you out there who don't like comics, but I would guess most of your students do. Make Beliefs Comix is a great tool that will allow your students to create and download their own comics. There's so much you can do with this resource! If you teach history, the students could easily summarize an event from the past. If you teach math, students can explain the steps of problem solving. If you teach science, students can help their peers understand a tricky concept. Have a look at this site today! Your students will love it.
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The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. Martin Luther King, Jr. PD in Your Porsche (or maybe Prius)One great way to take in professional development is via podcasts. A podcast is simply an audio recording. This form of recording has been around for quite a while now, with varying degrees of popularity, but is seemingly making a resurgence at this time. Depending upon whether you own an iPhone or an Android, there are a variety of apps for listening to podcasts while you commute. Here's a site that provides a listing that you can choose from. Now, let's get to the educational podcasts that are out there that you really don't want to miss! Here are just a few of my favorites:
Here's a Challenge for You You might be interested in beginning a podcast of your own. I BRIEFLY (back in 2009 or so) had my students creating a podcast in my 6th grade science class. One of the students could play the harmonica, so we had him create the intro and outro music and the other students took turns recording themselves discussing the concepts we were learning at the time. If you're interested in doing something like this, let me know. I'd love to help out!
The Noun Project
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Lucidpress - Web-Based Desktop Publishing
Online Virtual Manipulatives
What's Happening in the Library?PD Opportunity
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The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.
Mark Van Doren
Digital Interactive Notebooks
If you've not yet visited the Ditch That Textbook website, you really need to do so. Matt Miller is never in a shortage for practical classroom ideas. He doesn't disappoint this time either. Matt highlights some great ideas in this article, including the following:
Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt Creator
Now this sounds like a lot of fun! Goose Chase offers teachers a platform for creating digital scavenger hunts. The user creates a "game" and then populates the game with "missions." The missions are then delivered to the students via a code. The game can be password-protected if you choose and one little note to think about...the free version allows users to set up the missions for either individuals or a maximum of three teams. There are some powerful classroom implications here, so I encourage you to have a look at Goose Chase. Watch the tutorial video below for more info.
Please take the opportunity to learn about Gabriel Carrillo. Instructional technologist, podcaster, and former Arizona teacher of the year, Gabriel Carrillo brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Be sure to follow him on Twitter, and catch his podcast, EdTech Bites.
Discovery Education
Did you know that you have access to over 180,000 educational resources, instructional tools, PD resources and so much more with your Discovery Education access? If you're not utilizing this amazing resource, reach out to me to get your credentials, and to learn more. This is a wonderful resource that you could be using in your classroom today.
Check Out This Goodie!
Take a look at Classroom Screen! This amazing resource provides you with something to put on your, uh, classroom screen. It will either randomly generate a visually pleasing image or it will allow you to upload your own. But wait, there's more :)
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Education
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AuthorBrad Cloud is the Director of Instructional Technology and Library Services at South San Antonio ISD. AuthorErika White is the Instructional Technology Specialist for South San Antonio ISD. Archives
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