I know many people who “tweet,” including my sons, but I had not joined the “tweet” world until now. Wow, what an eye-opener. I didn’t realize I could “Follow” just about anyone, including celebrities. In addition, the “tweets” I’ve been reading from some of the best educational professionals have given me more information on the latest trends and new technologies available to educators.
I viewed so many links that I know will not only enhance my lessons, but open a whole new world for my students.
Below are just a snippet of some of the links that caught my attention:
Linda Braun @lbraun2000
Linda W Braun @lbraun2000 Sep 2
Some useful updates MT @TheNextWeb: GGL revamps Docs w voice typing, search functionality & data analysis http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/09/02/google-revamps-docs-with-voice-typing-search-functionality-and-data-analysis/ …
Linda’s link caught my attention since we started implementing these last spring in our district for the upper elementary, middle schools, and high schools. During those few months, I was able to use Google Classroom to create assignments using google docs and students also learned how to use Google Slides (these are 5th graders). In addition, they learned how to e-mail me as well. I agree, they are great to use with students. I can see where the voice recognition tool will benefit those struggling writers. Can’t wait to try the research tool as well. Looking forward to implement what Google has to offer this new school year!
Tony Vincent @tonyvincent
Tony Vincent @tonyvincent Aug 18
Here’s my video about finding free images for your digital projects: http://youtu.be/HY3w6WVxI8U
Tony shares his You tube video about three websites: Pixaby, Open Clipa-Art, and The Noun Project, that are great for finding clipart, photos, symbols, and icons. These sites contain images that give you permission to use on your website, blog, poster, slideshow, video, or animations. He includes tips on how to download and find these images. These websites are something I’d like to show my students and peers.
*Tony also shares a video on the benefits of using Chromebooks.
“Short video with some reasons why Chromebooks are great for students:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GLf0w8j2f8 … #byotchat #edtechchat
Buffy Hamilton @buffyjhamilton
Buffy J. Hamilton retweeted
Quickparts Solutions @Quickparts Aug 19
See How Surgeons are Practicing with #3DPrinting http://bit.ly/1Ntni8B
Buffy retweeted a post from Quickparts Solutions. I was interested in this article since we purchased a 3D printer for our 15 year son this summer, who by the way aspires to be an engineer. So far what he’s printed, has really amazed us. After sharing this video with my son, he said he had read about this and prosthetic printing as well. Although he’s still learning, he knows much more than I do on the topic. Someday I would love to purchase one for my future library not only to show students how to use one, but to expose them to newest and latest technological advances. This IS our world today.
The Daring
Librarian @GwynethJones
I
absolutely loved her orientation video. I can see how she “hooks” her students
into the library. She has so much to offer. As a future librarian, I’d like to create
an amazing orientation video as well.
The Daring Librarian@GwynethJones
First day of Library Media Orientation w/my 6th grade kiddos.AWESOME! Now, Exhausted!
*Another update on Google, awesome! Looking forward to try this!
The Daring Librarian @GwynethJones 9h9 hours ago
Try the NEW! Google Forms! Click https://goo.gl/0mfI5b from the @googledocs blog post https://flic.kr/p/xTwADp Thx @kylepace #GTAWA!
Jim Lerman @jimlerman
Mr. Lerman scoops numerous articles on the latest in technology. “Into the Driver's Seat
Building the independence of learners through thoughtful uses of technology.” Great source!
Curated by Jim Lerman
Kathy Schrock @kathyschrock
Kathy Schrock @kathyschrock Aug 4
New DEN Kathy's Katch article for August: HOTS for Blooms, part 2. http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2015/08/01/hotsforblooms2/ http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2015/08/hots_new_current-copy-2.035.jpg… @DiscoveryEd
Kathy shares the above link by Susan Brooks-Young, in an article in THE Journal, takes a look at some ideas using technology to encourage higher-order thinking skills.
I am hooked! Looking forward to learning more of what these professionals have to offer!
I am hooked! Looking forward to learning more of what these professionals have to offer!
I love the orientation video as well. I will be looking into GoAnimate for some project ideas!.
ReplyDeleteGoogle is amazing. I found that they are looking into creating a Teaching Center and having educators come in and learn different ways that they can use Google to enhance their teaching.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome Angela. I'd sign up in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteThat would be awesome Angela. I'd sign up in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteTHE Journal is a good place to just explore when you have time. They not only share apps and ways to use them, but the pedagogy behind why you would want to. Nice choices here!
ReplyDeleteLove the orientation video. What a great way to hook the kids.
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