The Tiger Technology Department is currently preparing technology professional development for the 2016-2017 school year. As part of designing professional development this year, we are looking to provide a variety of opportunities for training to new faculty and staff, as well as, veteran faculty and staff. The "5 Tech Resources Post" will be posted here on our blog on a weekly basis. It will provide information about new and "new to you" tools, introduction videos, and tutorial videos on how to utilize some of the best from the Internet. We will try to focus in on the use of Google tools, while also sharing some other opportunities to integrate the use of technology in the classroom. We will also take time to focus on 21st Century Learning Skills, ISTE Student Standards, and 1:1 Learning Environments. More information about professional development opportunities will be coming soon!
If you have questions about any of the resources shared here each week, don't hesitate to email Nicole and/or Carmen to ask for assistance and support (Nicole - [email protected]) & (Carmen - [email protected]).
If you have questions about any of the resources shared here each week, don't hesitate to email Nicole and/or Carmen to ask for assistance and support (Nicole - [email protected]) & (Carmen - [email protected]).
1) 5 Tips for New Chromebook Users (All)
The following questions are answered in the video below from Free Tech For Teachers:
1. How do I change the background picture on my Chromebook?
2. Where do files go when I save them on my Chromebook?
3. How do I access files without an internet connection?
4. Where do I find the app for X on my Chromebook?
5. How do I add new apps to my Chromebook?
The following questions are answered in the video below from Free Tech For Teachers:
1. How do I change the background picture on my Chromebook?
2. Where do files go when I save them on my Chromebook?
3. How do I access files without an internet connection?
4. Where do I find the app for X on my Chromebook?
5. How do I add new apps to my Chromebook?
2) Google Cast (All)
Cast for Education allows you to turn your computer into a wireless projector for screen sharing from another device. Just install the app, give your device a name, and invite your students to cast.
Cast for Education allows you to turn your computer into a wireless projector for screen sharing from another device. Just install the app, give your device a name, and invite your students to cast.
3) PingPong (MS & HS)
PingPong is a free student response system that, like many similar response systems, provides you with a free and easy way to collect responses and feedback from students in the forms of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. PingPong also lets you collect sketches from students which is a great way to have students illustrate solutions to mathematics problems or to submit diagrams to answer a question.
PingPong is a free student response system that, like many similar response systems, provides you with a free and easy way to collect responses and feedback from students in the forms of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions. PingPong also lets you collect sketches from students which is a great way to have students illustrate solutions to mathematics problems or to submit diagrams to answer a question.
4) Google Tour Builder (All)
Tour Builder is a new way to show people the places you've visited and the experiences you had along the way using Google Earth. It lets you pick the locations right on the map, add in photos, text, and video, and then share your creation.
Tour Builder is a new way to show people the places you've visited and the experiences you had along the way using Google Earth. It lets you pick the locations right on the map, add in photos, text, and video, and then share your creation.
5) PhotoMath (All)
PhotoMath reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real time. It makes math easy and simple by educating users how to solve math problems. Great helper for parents that have been out of math class for awhile. To see how the PhotoMath app works, click on the PhotoMath icon below.
PhotoMath reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real time. It makes math easy and simple by educating users how to solve math problems. Great helper for parents that have been out of math class for awhile. To see how the PhotoMath app works, click on the PhotoMath icon below.