Resources Slide Deck

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Helpful Tips:

For those VIEWING the resources�The following slides will showcase an online resource or tool that you may use in the classroom. Feel free to go through each slide, view the help video, and click on available links. Please do not “EDIT” the slide, as one of your peers has worked hard to create this as a resource for all!

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Screencastify

Tutorial

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1. Instructions for using a specific website.�2. Students can use it to demonstrate a specific � skill on their own Chrome browser.�3. From Screencastify.com: “50 ways to use � Screencastify in the classroom” Click here →

Screencastify is a FREE screen recording extension that you can add to your Chrome browser. Along with recording your screen, you can record your audio and embed your webcam. Videos can be up to 5 minutes and automatically save to your Google Drive!

@MrKline_Edtech

Classroom Uses:

OFFLINE ACCESS IN GOOGLE DRIVE

We know not all students have internet access at home, offline access in Google Drive makes it easy to provide video resources, as well as other Google items to all students.

If you aren't connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files, including:

• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Videos
• Images
• PDFs

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@TSCconnect

Share with Adobe Spark

Parents can be a great ally when they’re kept in the loop! Try creating a newsletter with Adobe Spark Page with a list of expectations and tips! Check out more ideas and other tips/resources here!

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@gopherlibrarian

Nearpod

How to set up a self-paced lesson

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Click for YouTube videos

• Nearpod has free and paid options.
• Can be embedded in Canvas (directly through Canvas) or Google Classroom (with a link on Nearpod)
• Can create your own lessons, find some free ones, or purchase lessons.

Nearpod is an interactive digital lesson tool with features that allow you create teacher-led (in-class) or self-paced lessons (great for eLearning) where you can embed a number of activities as well as your PowerPoints or Google Slides and videos. It’s a great way to provide direct instruction and checks for understanding, even if you’re not with your students.

Additional Information:

@LRThompson83

BrainPop & BrainPop Jr

If your school district

✅ Has paid BrainPop access

✅ Rosters students through Clever and a Student Information System

Link to 2 min screencast

@krismarley12

Quizizz - Checks for Understanding

Try it out as a student!

Check it out!

Ready to use it?

What is it?

Quizizz is a student-paced formative assessment tool. Create your own sets of questions or use questions that other teachers have created. This is a great tool to check for understanding at a distance, and it can be turned into a gamified activity with no extra work!

@coachsatkinson

Pro-Tip: Due Dates

Due Dates

This isn’t a tool, but it is a tip on how to make things work better for you and your students. Make sure due dates are clearly marked and in multiple places!

• Placed on all assignments
• Google Classroom
• Calendar
• Email
• Remind

Pobble365

From the website: “Are you teaching a grammar or punctuation activity discreetly, generating adventurous vocabulary? Want to deepen children’s thinking through a great discussion or creating a piece of writing? Pobble 365 will support these every day of the year — hence the title of the website.”

Printable PDFs provided!

Check it out here!

“One picture. One teaching resource. Every day.”

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Video Conferencing with ZOOM

• No login required for students
• 100 participants max
• Record a session to post for viewers at a later time
• Mute participants or allow chat feature at teacher discretion
• Updated security features!

Free Account Signup for your School

Google Voice

• Allow calls/text communication with parents/students without providing your personal phone number
• Screen calls - hear a caller’s name when you pick up
• Utilize “Do Not Disturb” mode outside of office hours
• Access calls/texts on your phone or computer

EdPuzzle

EdPuzzle allows you to turn videos into interactive lessons. Record a screencast or select a video from YouTube. Clip the video, add narration, and embed questions. The free version allows for 20 videos and allows you to import classes from Google Classroom.

Check it out here!

EdPuzzle PD Collection

Brush Ninja

• animated gif creator
• share thought process in math
• demonstrate events from stories
• animate an event from history
• Illustrate vocab

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@MichelleAllee

Check out other ideas for how Brush Ninja is used in education by clicking here.

Quick Tutorial

Check out this

Wakelet for

more info.

Online Voice Recorder .com

• Record audio online and save as a download
• Easy way for student to create audio response or narration for projects
• Cropping tool built-in

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@mahoney47274 https://123apps.com/

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https://online-voice-recorder.com

PROTIP: Check out the other tools listed at the top of the site.

Video Recorder is another great tool.

Tutorial: Using Voice Recorder and Google Forms

Google Hangout Meet Livestream

• Video presentation using Hangout Meet, but it locks access to your school domain only.
• Allows for captions, recording, and presentation of any content on the computer - including from your webcam.
• Great solution that fits into most AUP/RUP rules since access remains private.
• Free Enterprise feature through July!

Thank you!

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