Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 5- Thanksgiving Holiday Edition

Congratulations!! Thanksgiving Break 2017 has arrived!!!! 

Greetings!! This is the “Thanksgiving Holiday edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. These online resources can be used before, during, and after a daily lesson or semester-long unit. Today’s Tip focuses on taking a few seconds to wish all of you a VERY happy Thanksgiving Holiday!! I am thankful for each one of you! I hope that your week is restful and that you get to spend some quality time with family and loved ones!  Enjoy your break, rest and relax!!!

Don’t FORGET!!!!!

·         Just a reminder that the APS Technology Fair is on Saturday, January 20^th @ Brown Middle School!  Winners of the APS Technology Fair receive great prizes and a chance to compete at the State Technology Fair! Need more information? Check out http://apstechfair.weebly.com/ or email me for additional information.

• The Hour of Code is coming, December 4-10, 2017! Try their brand new Minecraft activity with your class for the Hour of Code (Dec 4-10)! This year, Code.org has upgraded our servers so your students can play it signed in. They can save their progress and keep their final projects. All APS students has an account with APS MyBackpack! Sign up your class today! https://hourofcode.com/us#join
• Google has also jumped on the Hour of Code bandwagon!! Google has created the curriculum and step by step info for students to create their own Google Logo!! Check it out!! https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/en/hoc2017#?utm_source=google&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HOC17Email

Remember, please let me know if you have any questions or need assistance with using Tech Tips phenomenal "FREE" nuggets. I look forward to continuing to support you this year and the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 5-15th edition

Congratulations!! A Chilly November Friday has arrived!

Good morning!  

This is the “15^th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. I’m so excited about the great resources and knowledge gained from Georgia Educational Technology Conference this week! Be on the lookout for some exciting resources!!!

  Have you checked out the new updated website Storyboard That? There is still a free subscription but the website now contains lesson plans and teacher guides to integrate StoryBoard That into STEM lessons and much more! Please check out the resources from StoryBoard That! http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/teacher-resources Need assistance with this resource? Email me!!

  Do you need to assess students as they view a video? Check out Edpuzzle https://edpuzzle.com/ ! The website allows you to pick a video, add your magical touch and track your students' understanding! Please email me if you need assistance with this resource.

                                                                 

  Google Extension Shout Out!!!! Chris Craft & the EdTech Team have created a phenomenal new Google Extension called Checkmark!!! This extension allows Quick and easy feedback on student writing in Google Docs. http://www.checkmarkclass.com/   This is next level feedback for students! Questions? Please email me for co-teaching possibility to utilize this phenomenal tool!

   Don’t forget!! Just a reminder that the APS Technology Fair is on Saturday, January 20^th @ Brown Middle School!  Winners of the APS Technology Fair receive great prizes and a chance to compete at the State Technology Fair! Need more information? Check out http://apstechfair.weebly.com/ or email me for additional information.

  

As we continue to guide our students down the road of success, please click on the request support link located within my signature line if you would like support with integrating technology tools (i.e. Interactive Board, iPad, Chromebook, Web 2.0 Resources) within your lessons or feel free to reply to my email. I look forward to the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.

Fabulous Friday Technology Tip(F2T2)- Volume 5:14th edition

Congratulations!! The First Friday in November 2017 is here!

Good morning!  

This is the “14^th edition" of the Fabulous Friday Technology Tip (F² T²) that shares technology tools and resources that can be integrated into your daily lessons, unit plans and classroom centers. 

  Are you tired of seeing the same presentation tools? Looking for unique, FREE tools for creativity, collaboration and research tools? Please check out the resources from Cool Tools for Schools!http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/  This site provides a multiplicity of student and teacher resources to expand lessons and activities beyond the basics!! Need assistance with this resource? Email me!!

                                                                  

  Google Extension Shout Out !!!! The Google Extension Kami is available to your students on the Chromebooks! This extension allows them to annotate and complete PDFs via Google Classroom or from your Desktop! No more running copies to give to each student!!!Questions? Please email me for co-teaching possibility to utilize this phenomenal tool! 

   Don’t forget!! Just a reminder that the APS Technology Fair is on Saturday, January 20^th @ Brown Middle School!  Winners of the APS Technology Fair receive great prizes and a chance to compete at the State Technology Fair! Need more information? Check out http://apstechfair.weebly.com/ or email me for additional information.

As we continue to guide our students down the road of success, please click on the request support link located within my signature line if you would like support with integrating technology tools (i.e. Interactive Board, iPad, Chromebook, Web 2.0 Resources) within your lessons or feel free to reply to my email. I look forward to the endless possibilities that the collaboration and integration of technology will provide us with reaching all of our learners.