Collaborative Tech Tools to Enhance Communication
Transform Classroom Discussion
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Presenters
I began my career working at the university level in adult education and the President's Office, while also working with 7th-12th grade students with behavioral issues in an alternative school. I have served as the Director of Educational Technology for a private, 1:1 high school and also at the district level as an instructional technology and web specialist for a low-income, public school district in Ohio. My passion for technology in education brought me to Forward Edge, where I oversee the C and I team. Currently, I also serve as the President of the EdTech Coaches Network for ISTE, Co-Leader of GEG Ohio and I am a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer.
I served as a Technology Coordinator and Consultant with the Ohio Region 14 State Support Team for about 10 years, specializing in educational technology, assistive technology, and Universal Design for Learning. I previously taught at both the high school and college levels. For over ten years, I have presented at local, regional, state, and national events on effective implementation of educational technology to benefit diverse learners. I am a Google Certified Trainer as well as having completed the Google Administrator Certification and the Google Educator Levels 1 and 2 Certifications.
Katie Siemer
@Katie_M_Ritter
Michael Roush
@mdroush
I’ve been in education for seven years, and most recently, I had the privilege of teaching 7th grade Language Arts at Norwood Middle School while serving as one of the Technology Integration Specialists for the district. Before that, I worked with juniors and seniors as a special education teacher at two other local high schools. But, no matter where I’ve been, one of my biggest priorities has been championing instructional technology in the classroom. My passion for education opened the door to my current role at Forward Edge, and I’m both an Apple Teacher and a certified Level 1 & 2 Google Educator.
Tyler Erwin
@edtechtyler
Who is Forward Edge?
Agenda
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Flipgrid
Ignite discussion
What is Flipgrid?
Create a Grid
Post a Topic
Respond to a Topic
Record!
Review and Reply!
Uses for Flipgrid
Creative Uses:
Five Flipgrid Tips
Padlet
Create interactive discussion boards
What is Padlet?
Create a Padlet
Post to Padlet
Uses for Padlet
Creative Uses:
In the classroom-
In the school community:
Edublogs
Promote student voice
Why Blog?
Why Blog?
Set Up a Class Blog
Choose a name!
{mysitename}.edublogs.org
{mysitename}.org
Setup Options
Create and Manage Student Accounts
Account Management Options
You create student accounts
You invite contributors
Post an Article
Multiple ways to add a new post
Post an article
Title
Article Content
Publish / Submit
Options vary based on�admin settings
Examples of Classroom Blogs
I want to know more about this!
Check out the Edublogs Teacher Challenge!
Google Groups
Collaborate with anyone, anywhere
Google Groups vs. Contact Group
Google Groups | Google Contact Groups |
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Creating/Managing Google Groups
Add Members Using Google Groups
Create Google Groups
Create Google Groups
Add Members to Google Groups
Use Google Groups for Team Drive Access
Need a Starting Point? Survey Your Teachers!
Use Your School’s Assessment to:
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Go to forward-edge.net/design-thinking-workshop for more information.
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Still Want More Training?
Our team of Google Certified Trainers can prepare your staff for Google Educator Levels 1 and 2! forward-edge.net/certified-google-educator-bootcamp.php
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Next Month:
“Tools to Promote Digital Citizenship”
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