Google Docs: Try it now
Google Docs in the Classroom
Example Docs:
Lower Level: http://goo.gl/hciZXW
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Google Docs: Try it nowGoogle Docs in the ClassroomExample Docs: Higher Level: http://goo.gl/glWVme Lower Level: http://goo.gl/hciZXW Directions on how to create the above here. Example Presentation:
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It's time for more Tech PD! Two sessions will be offered at the District Office next week for all who are interested. Monday's pace will move more slowly, geared toward Google amateurs. Tuesday's will be faster paced and for more advanced Googlers.
Topic: Going Google--Engage Students and Save Time Like a Boss! Description: We will discuss and explore how teachers can use Google Drive (specifically Forms, Docs, and Slides) to create a collaborative classroom environment that engages students while making life easier in the process! You will leave having created something (a presentation, online form/quiz, or collaborative document) that you can use with your students the next day! Remember: You will receive recertification points for attending! When: Monday, February 2 (slower paced) OR Tuesday, February 3 (faster paced) from 3:30-4:30. Where: Technology Lab at the District Office. Click on the session date to register for that workshop: Monday, February 2 (slower) Tuesday, February 3 (faster) Please Note: This session will work best if you can set up a Google account before coming. However, if you are unable to do so before, it's no problem! Try to come a few minutes early and I can get you squared away before the session starts. It will take 5-10 minutes to set up. If you want to come but cannot, please do not let that stop you from learning something new! If you email me, I can come meet with you during planning or after school to teach you all I know! We can meet individually or in small/larger groups.
Sock PUppets with MRs. Boggs' 4th GradersMrs. Boggs' students created short, animated films describing different types of severe weather and safety precautions associated with each. They really enjoyed this project! Parents will be able to see their hard word when they visit later this month. Click here to view an example! Tellagami with MRs. Booth's 2nd GradersMrs. Booth's students created a poster about a season of their choice. They were then able to create a Gami, a short animated video, where they read aloud what was written on their posters. QR codes will be placed on their posters so parents will be able to see their digital work as well as their written. Click here to view an example! iMovie with Mrs. Staton's 6th GradersMrs. Staton's students created some pretty impressive compound machines using two or more simple machines. Students had to create a short video using iMovie in which they introduced themselves, stated which simple machines they used, and then demonstrated how their machine worked. Students also added a title, music, and sound effects.
Example coming soon! Celebrity judges from GRAMMY Award-winning super-group Hootie & The Blowfish (HBF) will help select the top “This School’s Got Talent” entries, as they have since the contest began. HBF bass guitarist Dean Felber, drummer Jim Sonefeld, HBF Business Manager Chris Carney and Paul Graham, Tournament Director for the band's annual golf tournament, will narrow down the pool of talent to a group of finalists.
“We’re constantly surprised and impressed with the passion, creativity and talent of students across South Carolina,” said Graham, former tour manager for Hootie and the Blowfish. “Since we have months before contest submissions begin, we’re really looking forward to seeing some terrific talent.” There is no fee to enter, and the contest is open to any public school student in South Carolina in kindergarten through 12th grade. To enter, adults 18 or older may submit videos of students showcasing their skills on the South Carolina Future Minds Facebook page. Videos must be at least 30 seconds in length and may not exceed five minutes in length. Complete rules will be posted on the South Carolina Future Minds Facebook page. “This School’s Got Talent” competition will open for submissions starting Monday, January 5 and ending on Friday, January 30. The student or group deemed most talented in the will earn the opportunity to perform live before top education, business and government leaders at the “South Carolina Teacher of the Year Celebration” on April 22nd at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. South Carolina has some terrific talent in our schools, and this unleashes the very best of it,” said Trip DuBard, SC Future Minds’ executive director. “We’re also very grateful to Comporium and the Hootie members for helping raise the excitement of this contest to an entirely new level.” I'm so proud of those who participated in Hour of Code! Here are just a few shots from around the district: What is it? Code is how programmers speak to computers. It's how they get laptops, phones, tablets, and most electronic devices to do what they want. If students can learn to code, there is nothing they cannot do! The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. View this publication for more information. When is it? December 8-14, Computer Science Education Week. Why bother?
How can You do it? From learning basic coding to creating apps and games, Code.org has great, step-by-step tutorials that will walk your students through the process of coding! You can have your students go to this site and choose a theme they like or you can choose one for them! They will code for an hour, getting as far as they can. All tutorials offered require minimal prep-time for teachers and are self-guided, allowing students to work at their own pace and skill level! Sign up for your computer lab, iPads, or laptops, and give your give your students an opportunity to explore coding. Students can even work in groups or partners! There are even lessons that teach computer science concepts without using electronic devices! (See the "unplugged" examples at the above link if you would like to participate but have trouble securing access to devices; these can be taught with pen and paper, a deck of cards, and other things you may have readily available.) Learn more about how to get started teaching by visiting Code.org's How To Teach One Hour of Code guide. You can also watch the video below: Get your students excited! Show them an inspirational video to kick it off! Videos include:
No Sign-up Required Students can participate by simply going to the website of the tutorial of your choice. They do not need an email! Teachers do not have to sign up, either, but if you do, there are chances to win awesome prizes, including an all-expenses-paid trip for you and your class to Washington DC for a special Hour of Code, a class set of laptops for your school (one in each state!), a class set of programmable robots, a live video chat for your class to talk to famous people like Microsoft founder Bill Gates, actor Ashton Kutcher, and recording artist Usher, and other prizes! Are you interested? Please email me to let me know of any questions you may have! I would also love for you to take pictures and send them to me if you and your students are able to participate in this world-wide event. If you plan to participate, please let me know by completing this short form.
Happy coding! UPDATE: DO NOT use font squirrel or clker.com! Some people have experienced problems using these sites.
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AuthorMy name is Beth Dabney. I
have been working in Anderson School District 2 for nine years. I was a fourth
grade math and science teacher at Belton Elementary School for the first seven
years of my career. I am looking forward to working with the amazing employees
of Anderson Two to implement different technologies to help enhance learning for
our students! |