Instructional Technology Tools
Below is a list of instructional tools that have been presented at workshops, tech talks, or online trainings. All resources listed have links and videos embedded in the slide decks for your reference.
**Note: G-Suite Tutorials (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Sites, Forms, Google Classroom, Keep, Chrome, etc.) can be found on the G-Suite Tutorials Page.
SCREENCASTIFY:
Record your screen (no webcam needed). Post the recording in Google Classroom to provide extra support to your students. Click on the image to the left to open the slide deck. In the slides you will find a link to a step by step directions and a video tutorial to watch a screencast created in action.
CLEVER: (TK-6)
Click on the image to the left to see the slide deck instructions for teachers. Or click on one of the links below to see all resource materials:
-"How to" flyer with links to directions
- Adding Apps/Links in Clever: Step by step of some of the most used apps
ZOOM:
Everything you need to know to Zoom successfully! Click on the image for information on: Creating and Inviting participants, Security Settings, Zoom Protocol for Students, and Managing Breakout Rooms.
Go to the blog page and select the Zoom category for updates.
Or watch the LIVE ZOOM RECORDED PD SESSION
FLIPGRID:
Communicate with your students in a secure and fun environment. Create a GROUP for your class and post topics to promote discussion. Students respond to topics with a short video. You can find a ton of templates in the Disco Library to choose from or make your own. Click on the image to the left to open the Slide Deck for instructions or CLICK HERE for the video tutorial.
*Getting Started: Educators Video
*Getting Started: Student Video
KAHOOT/QUIZZIZ/QUIZLET:
Our favorite learning, game-based apps can be set up as individual challenges for student review to help students practice concepts. A fun way to review information (remotely)!
Kahoot: Self Paced Challenges
Quizziz: Assign as Homework
Quizlet: Make Flashcards
SEESAW - For Beginners
Learn how to create your class, connect your students, use the tools to demonstrate learning and explore the activity library. You will leave with ready-made templates to start the first three days of school and be excited to use Seesaw in your classroom whether going "virtual" or in person!
SEESAW - Next Steps
Learn how to create your own activities for both synchronous and asynchronous lessons, edit premade activities, use the tools within Seesaw to give students productive feedback and motivate student engagement using a digital sticker book. Bring your questions and I will help try to answer as many as I can. Be ready to be a Seesaw Expert! Or watch the LIVE ZOOM RECORDED SESSION
PEAR DECK:
Create engaging and interactive slides using Pear Deck. Add slides to an existing presentation and choose from various interactive templates (or make your own). Pear Deck also allows you to cast your slides on to your students device so they can follow along from home. Unlock to use Student Paced mode to allow your students to go back through the slides at your own pace. Get the Pear Deck Add-on and you're ready to go. Click the image to the left for resources on how to get started.
Pear Deck Training Videos OR Sign Up For Pear Deck FREE training webinars
THINK CENTRAL/GO MATH:
Why make Math difficult for you? Go Math has resources to make your life easier and your students’ learning better! Phil will demo how to screencast a math lesson using the Think Central resources, post to classroom, assign lessons, and check for student completion. He will also go over the Personal Math Trainer. Click on the image to the left to access all the resources and videos. LIVE ZOOM SESSION RECORDING
CHALK.COM:
It’s time to ditch that old lesson plan book and trade it in for a digital one! If you're looking for a good app to move into digital lessons there are a few good ones out there, but after testing many, I would recommend Planboard at Chalk.com. Click on the image to the left to view all the resources and watch 3 short videos to get you started today! Or watch the LIVE ZOOM RECORDED SESSION
HOVERCAM SOLO 8+
Learn all about your new device, including installing software, strategies to use the hovercam, and an overview of all the features available.
Promethean
Brainfuse
Go Guardian
KAMI
Reading Eggs
Mindplay
Math Seeds
Aeries
Extensions
Edlio
Other Google Stuff:
CUSTOM BITMOJI CLASSROOM HEADER:
All you need to know to create your own custom Bitmoji Classroom Header, including animation. There is also information on how to use the custom Bitmoji for creating engaging assignments in Google slides and using it as a header for your Google Site.
Click on the image to the left view all the details and resources.
GUARDIAN EMAILS:
Use this resource to learn everything you need to know about getting started with Guardian Emails. Learn how to activate, invite guardians, and how to manage guardians.
GC: Ready, Set, Organize (for a new year!)
Use this resource to review the necessary steps to clean out your Classroom and prepare for a new year. Click on the image to reference all the resources.
GC: Posting Resources
Ideas on how to post your weekly agenda, resources materials, reusable journals, etc. Click on the image to learn more and gain access to templates (just make a copy and use!)
GC: The Student Side & Demo Accounts
A quick review on what the student side of Google Classroom looks like. If you're familiar with the Student Side you can help your students be more successful in submitting work and navigating Google Classroom. This slide also contains information on how to utilize Demo Accounts to add a faux student to your class - so you can see what students see.