New Remote Learning Resources from WRHS Learning Commons

Be sure to go to the Technology Tools section of the WRHS Learning Commons Website for the latest resources and tips for using technology in the classroom.

WRSD Remote Learning Website

The WRSD Remote Learning Website was created to support teachers, students, and parent through the process of online and distant learning. 

Google Certified Educator Toolkits

From ShakeUpLearning.com:

Google Certified Educator Toolkits

ICYMI - Need some help preparing for the Level 1 or Level 2 exam?
Grab my free toolkits! These 3-in-1 downloads will give you a breakdown of the knowledge and skills you need to pass the exam, exam tips, and more!

➡️ Level 1 Toolkit

➡️ Level 2 Toolkit

➡️ Learn More About Google Certification

News Literacy 101 | Common Sense Media

Fact-Checkin' Fake News with Media Literacy Tips

News Literacy 101

Follow these steps to help kids (and you!) resist fake news, fact-check, and think critically about news and information. By Christine Elgersma 3/26/2018

Go to the ARTICLE

Google for Education EDU in 90 (Dec)

As we head toward 2020, check out recent episodes of EDU in  90 to hear about updates to Google Docs, Chrome, and more.

The Latest, December 2019 To wrap up season five of EDU  in 90, Tim and Morgan are back with more updates from Google for Education. Follow along as they share the latest news on Chrome, G Suite, and more! WATCH NOW

Keeping up with Docs What’s up Docs? Quite a lot - get schooled on Google Docs’ new Grammar suggestion tool, streamlined word count feature, and a new suite of typefaces designed to boost reading speed and comprehension. WATCH NOW

More Ways to Engage Guardians  with Google Tools Looking for ways to connect with  parents and guardians? On this  episode of EDU in 90, Morgan and  Tim share different resources that  educators can leverage to engage  parents and guardians. Join them  as they dive into the features in  Gmail, Hangouts Chat, and Be  Internet Awesome. WATCH NOW

Innovate with Google Drive Google Drive is a collaborative tool  used by educators and students  worldwide to securely save, store,  and share their files. On this episode  of EDU in 90, join Morgan and Tim  as they share innovative  recommendations from educators f or using Google Drive. WATCH NOW

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Back to School Tips and Tricks from HoverCam (can be done from a Ziggi, too)

Ready for the new school year? Whether you're still preparing or already in the thick of it, we'll be sending over some Back to School Tips & Tricks over the next few weeks to make the 2019 - 2020 school year the best one yet! Let's get started with 5 FUN things you can do with your document camera:

1. A Fantastic Blended Learning Tool Are you tired of repeating your mini lessons when practicing group-based learning? Maybe you've found a solution in painstakingly crafting handouts for each group that deliver the curriculum for you. But is this really saving you time? If you have a document camera sitting around, you could outsmart this hassle by using it to record your mini lessons. Just set up your computer with the recorded explanation, and violà! And if you have access to multiple computers, try recording a mini lesson for each group or station. This will automate your entire lesson, giving you the freedom to float around as additional support where needed.

2. Make a Classroom Vlog Thanks to platforms like YouTube, millions of creators are now able to share their passions and experiences with the world. And there's a good chance some (if not all) of your students spend hours of their weekly free time on YouTube. In fact, 81% of US parentsuse YouTube to find content for their children. A classroom vlog (or video log) is a great way to create a digital portfolio of memories for your students, their parents, and yourself!* Use your document camera to record highlights, scan your student's best work, or let your students create their own segments! And if you're using a Solo 8Plus Document Camera, try using the SlingShot tool to drag and drop content into your favorite programs. *Just make sure you're not posting these videos publicly for student privacy concerns.

3. Show Manipulatives Many teachers use manipulatives to drive home simple mathematic concepts for younger students. But sometimes there're not enough sets (or time) for every student to benefit from this hands-on developmental approach. Consider using your document camera for a live demonstration of the concept as you explain the concept behind it. This will allow every student to see what you're doing on your classroom display. Plus, instead of buying the same manipulative set for each student, this approach allows you to buy several different sets to demonstrate various mathematical concepts.

4. Your Classroom WebCam It's no secret that students get engaged and excited when you bring in guest speakers such as artists, scientists, or police officers - but travel and scheduling can make these opportunities few and far between. By combining your document camera with video conferencing software (like Skype, Google Hangouts, or Zoom), you can inspire your students by connecting them with their favorite heroes - no matter the distance! Plus, you can use this same approach to connect your students with their penpals and sister-schools. What a small world!

5. Go Wireless! Tired of being stuck at your corner desk, AV cart, or interactive panel? Try purchasing a bluetooth mouse and operate your document camera from anywhere in the classroom! And if your document camera's software includes annotation abilities, you can use a bluetooth mouse to annotate over live or captured media from anywhere in the classroom. Talk about a simple solution to "unstick" yourself from the front of the room!

EDU in 90: Chromebook Tricks

EDU in 90: Chromebook Tricks and More are a few videos with useful tips when using Chromebooks, check them out!

What’s new in Google for Education

Presentation from a recent webinar from Google

10 Cool Summer STEM Activities to Beat the Heat from PLTW

10 Summer STEM Activities

As summer break approaches, so does summer
learning loss for many students. Share PLTW’s
list of summer STEM activities with your students
and their parents to help ensure STEM skills stay sharp! Learn More

https://www.pltw.org/blog/10-cool-summer-stem-activities-to-beat-the-heat?utm_source=Educational_Resources_05.20.2019&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Educational_Resources

Beginners Coding Guide

https://www.attinternetservice.com/resources/coding-guide/

Explore feature in Google Docs and Slides

Easily add images and charts from other files to Google Docs and Slides Posted: 09 Oct 2018 02:45 PM PDT The Explore feature in Google Docs and Slides makes it simple to search for Google Drive files related to whatever you’re currently working on. G Suite users can view images and charts in those files—right from within the Explore panel—and insert them quickly and easily into their document or presentation. Visit the Help Center for more information on how to use Explore in Google Docs and Slides.

Google Sites new buttons feature...

Easily add buttons to improve links in new Google Sites Posted: 29 Aug 2018 07:46 AM PDT We’re making it easy to add buttons to the new Google Sites. These are clickable graphics which link to other content within your site or at an external URL. Users often click on buttons more frequently than they click on in-line hyperlinks, so they are a good way to guide people to important content. For example you could add a “Contact Us” button to encourage users to get in touch with you. Example of adding a “Contact Us” button to a site  Buttons will automatically match the color scheme and theme of your site, and can be resized easily through the interface. This will help you: Make your site easier to navigate  Increase the visibility of important links  Keep your site looking consistent and attractive  Now that you can add buttons with just a few clicks, we hope you’ll be able to more easily create attractive sites which guide users to relevant content. Visit our Help Center to learn more about how to add, edit, or delete buttons.

WRSD Google Technology PD - Summer 2018

Hope you're enjoying our nice sunny days this summer! If the heat is getting to you, come join me to in the MS Library Media Center for the WRSD Google Technology PD workshops...

SUMMER WORKSHOPS TWO-HOUR “Getting Ready for School”

on Google Classroom, Google Sites, and Google Forms.

Take a look at this flyer for details...

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Sessions will run as long as there are at least 5 PARTICIPANTS 
• We will meet in one of the district’s computer labs or using Chromebooks so all you’ll need to bring is yourself!
• Email me (mpearson@wrsdsau59.org) and/or sign-up in Professional Growth (aka. MyLearningPlan )

If there’s some other Technology PD you’d like to see, just send me an email at mpearson@wrsdsau59.org with your requests. I look forward to hearing from you!  
Maria E. Pearson, Instructional Technology Specialist

4 Must-Have Google Classroom Skills for Teachers

Oct 16, 2017 | Posted by Kasey Bell 

Go to: http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog/4-must-google-classroom-skills-teachers/

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.7143 ext. 2716

Tech Toolbox: https://sites.google.com/view/thetechtoolbox/the-technology-toolbox

ClassroomScreen makes you projected screen "feel" interactive!

Thanks Josh Rawson for sharing this resource!

Project ClassroomScreen on your projector and you can… 

• choose a background 
• type your instructions in the textbox
• choose a work symbol 
• set a timer or show the clock 
• use the traffic light 
• pick a random name
• do some simple math
• draw in-screen or full-screen
• generate a qr-code
• drag and drop the icons in the right place

Here's how it works...

Go to http://classroomscreen.com/ and try it out! 

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Maria Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.4531 x1211

My Website - https://sites.google.com/view/thetechtoolbox/the-technology-toolbox

My Blog - http://wrsdtechnology.blogspot.com/

New Technology Toolbox

Four GREAT resources to engage and sustain your students in almost any type of classroom situation... Take a look at the New Technology Toolbox featured tools:

https://sites.google.com/view/thetechtoolbox/the-technology-toolbox

Let's get together and plan your next lesson with one of these!

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Maria

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.4531 x1211