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Teach for Google – Classroom Courses and Strategies using Google Apps. This week I took a look at Teach for Google ( This is a service that does not just give you tips about how to use Google Apps but rather gives instructional strategies for teaching.

Teach for Google – Classroom Courses and Strategies using Google Apps

The instructional strategies are supported by using Google Apps such as Google Docs, Forms, Sheets, Drawings and Slides. The website is attractively designed and lists several course options for teachers to choose from. The courses are short and easy to navigate. Each course starts with a pre-quiz to help the teacher determine if they are already familiar with the concepts in the course. Focusing on pedagogy rather than tools, the courses start with a “strategy overview.” Gmail. SchoolLibraryJournal sur Twitter : "Takeaway Tips for a Library Maker Space #ISTE2015 @isteconnects... ISTE 2015: Takeaway Tips for a Library Maker Space. Maker station at the ISTE Librarians Digital Age Playground at the 2015 ISTE conference in Philadelphia.

ISTE 2015: Takeaway Tips for a Library Maker Space

The maker movement was front and center at the 2015 ISTE conference—and that’s a good thing for me. After following maker initiatives with great interest for some time now, I have the opportunity to design a maker space this year for 6th–12th grade students at my school, Worcester (MA) Academy. A search of this year’s program at ISTE, held June 28 to July 1 in Philadelphia, using the term “constructivist learning/maker movement” resulted in 67 related sessions.

The ISTE Librarians Network hosted a maker station at their Digital Age Playground and convened a panel on library maker spaces, featuring elementary and middle school librarians, a school administrator, and the coordinator of a public library maker initiative. Vendors and exhibitors demonstrated tools, lessons, and ideas for maker spaces. Problem solving, problem solving, problem solving A big budget is not necessary. Läs mer om Google Drive – en plats för alla dina filer. Lisa Thumann - Drive It Home With Chrome - EdTechTeam. Chrome Extensions - Monica's Google Site 101. A-Turn Off the Lights Use this feature to dim the lights around your video.

Chrome Extensions - Monica's Google Site 101

Custom options available. B-YouTube Options If you’re concerned about related videos and inappropriate comments when showing your YouTube videos, use this extensions to customize what parts of the YouTube screen you want to make visible. C-Quietube ( D-goo.gl (Google URL Shortner) Shorten the page URL with this extension. E-Black Menu Access your Google apps from this browser extension. F-Clearly Clear all the clutter like links, videos, animations and more from the article you are tyring to read with this extension. G-Email This Page Email the link, title, and a selection of text on the web page you’re currently on with the click of this extension.

Brainz Taste Different Resources - Google Dokument. Brainz Taste Different Resources - Google Docs. Organize, collaborate, and share online. Raspberry Pi + iPad. Educational tools for Math and Science. AFIDOCS. Fostering Effective Relationships. As discussed in Alberta Education’s document on the Principal Quality Standard, an effective principal “ builds trust and fosters positive working relationships, on the basis of appropriate values and ethical foundations, within the school community — students, teachers and other staff, parents, school council and others who have an interest in the school.”

Fostering Effective Relationships

(Click for blog posts on Fostering Effective Relationships) I believe that I have met that criteria by doing the following: I believe it is always beneficial to take time to work with students to simply have fun with them to build solid relationships.Work to develop strong relationships with students, staff, and parent. Work with students to become strong citizens in the community and take responsibility for their actions. Jenweaver / Great Infographic Challenge. My presentation slides (PPTX) Presenter: Jennifer Weaver, Resource Teacher, Office of Digital Learning, Baltimore County Public Schools, @Jennzer The project that started it all... the infographic I designed for my school district About me: About Me.pdf Objective: Participants will engage in the infographic creation process in order to understand the instructional strategies, information literacy skills, and practical tools needed to translate this process into classroom practice.

jenweaver / Great Infographic Challenge

Additional Resources: Do you have tools, ideas, or examples to add? *Storytelling for the YouTube Generation by Steve Dembo on Prezi. Neel Desai sur Twitter : ""I think we can assess (not grade) embracing failure" thanks @betamiller #ascdcte15 #sbbas @jerryjellig @rosenbergsb. Untitled. ISTE 2015 will feature an amazing array of professional learning and collaborative networking opportunities.

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Attendees can choose from more than 1,000 sessions in a variety of formats. See our program guide for tips on how to navigate the program and session formats. Use the program search to find sessions that interest you and add them to your Favorites. What's hot Try one of our new preconference ISTE Learning Academies for a truly in-depth learning experience. Preview ISTE Reserve your spot for a free virtual sneak peek at some of this year’s hottest sessions on April 8 at 2-5 p.m. ISTE Live Can’t make it to Philadelphia this year? Explore revolutionizing topics The ISTE Conference & Expo is brimming with leading-edge ed tech innovations and ideas you can use right away! The why behind 3D printing Computer-controlled fabrication is already revolutionizing a broad swath of industries, from health care to food technology. 8 essential elements of PBL 3 stories of love & audacity. What will you learn at ISTE 2015?