Online Google Classroom training

Bycollinsr March 31, 2015

Google has an online course with 8 lessons on using Google Classroom. Check it out: https://www.google.com/edu/training/get-trained/classroom/basics.html

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Kahoot with 7th

Bycollinsr March 19, 2014

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Can Wikipedia be saved for schools?

Bycollinsr January 30, 2006

Andy Carvin on his blog presents a case for Turning Wikipedia into an Asset for Schools. Instead of blindly following what’s in Wikipedia, use it to present “teachers with an excellent authentic learning activity in which students can demonstrate their skills as scholars”: […]Take a group of fifth grade students and break them into groups,…

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eTech 2006 Technology Conference – Reference Materials

Bycollinsr February 17, 2006

The eTech (organization formally known as SchoolNet) 2006 Technology Conference was held February 13 through the 15. For those that couldn’t attend, eTech has made available all the presentation materials from the various sessions that were held. Examples include: Daily Agenda: Incorporating Technology Into The Classroom Differentiating Instruction With Style Bringing the Trip Back Home…

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How to fix student log ins for SAM/RI/RC/MI

Bycollinsr September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

Check that the student exists in SAM First, check that the student has been added to Student Achievement Manager (SAM). Sign in to SAM. On the left, click on your building and then your name. Look for the student’s name. Students are automatically added to SAM a day or two after they receive a schedule…

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The seven year old bloggers

Bycollinsr December 29, 2005

Although it is a little old (June, 2004), I found the article at BBC News (The seven-year-old bloggers) inspirational. Crucially, some of the children who attend the club have improved their knowledge of IT far above what is required of their age group by the National Curriculum. “The Government target is for 80% of children…

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Create great looking multimedia with Canva for Education

Bysysadmin May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Canva offers the full version for free to education. Canva can be used to great all sorts of graphics and multimedia, including videos and presentations. There are over 60,000 templates to help get you started. New EdTech Classroom has a good introduction to Canva: Teachers, you can sign up here. Once you are signed up,…

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