If you use Slides at all for presenting, there is a great tool built in which allows students to post questions. It’s called Q&A and runs inside a presentation you’re… Continue reading "Springappalooza Week 4: Q&A in Google Slides"
Seesaw is a great tool for younger students to show what they know. More importantly, it closes the feedback loop between teachers and students. In this post, we’re going to… Continue reading "Supercharged Seesaw Feedback"
Making a video doesn’t necessarily require the camera app. We want to dive into the world of “whiteboard videos,” where students (or teachers) make short demonstrations of concepts or techniques… Continue reading "Whiteboard Videos"
If you’re looking for new (or additional) ways to help students learn and use content vocabulary, we’re recommending Jeanne Halderson’s Teaching Vocabulary: Using Keynote to Create Flash-y Cards available for… Continue reading "Book Review: Flashcards in Keynote"
We’re excited to announce the names of teachers who are going to serve as Technology Ambassadors in each building around the district. This group was created because there is just… Continue reading "ECS Technology Ambassadors by Building"
Last year, we experimented with creating online PD through Canvas so you can work on buildings skills on your own schedule. We had some success, but the major feedback was… Continue reading "Bite-Sized Online PD"
If you’re looking for some summer PD, the website is full of offerings! From the ELA adoption workshops to Instructional Tech events, there’s something for everyone. Highlights ELA Adoption –… Continue reading "Summer 2019 PD Offerings"
If you use Slides at all for presenting, there is a great tool built in which allows students to post questions. It’s called Q&A and runs inside a presentation you’re… Continue reading "Springappalooza Week 4: Q&A in Google Slides"
Welcome to Springappalooza, the blog series with some simple tasks and challenges to bolster your app skills. If you complete all challenges by Friday, May 3, you’ll be awarded a… Continue reading "Springappalooza Week 3: Library of Congress"
The Tiny Edition, Part 2 We’re back from spring break feeling refreshed and excited about wrapping up the year on a high note. In this week’s tiny update, a reminder… Continue reading "Weekly Update – April 12, 2019"
Seesaw is a great tool for younger students to show what they know. More importantly, it closes the feedback loop between teachers and students. In this post, we’re going to… Continue reading "Supercharged Seesaw Feedback"
Welcome to Springappalooza, the blog series with some simple tasks and challenges to bolster your app skills. If you complete all challenges by Friday, May 3rd, you’ll be awarded a… Continue reading "Springappalooza Week 2: Artistry"
Welcome to Springappalooza, the blog series with some simple tasks and challenges to bolster your app skills. If you complete all challenges by Friday, May 3rd, you’ll be awarded a… Continue reading "Springappalooza Week 1: Make a GIF"
