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

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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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

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

The Guide to Google Drive Sharing - FREE eBook!

A Teacher’s Guide to Sharing Files in Google Drive

Do you ever get confused by all the options for sharing in Google Drive and G Suite for Education? I’ve got the guide for you!

This brand new 15-page guide, breaks down the 3 steps to sharing, as well as the 6 levels of sharing in Google Drive applications.

Also learn how to restrict sharing, set expiration dates on sharing, and more!

Google Drive is loaded with great features, but the ability to share and collaborate is truly what sets Google Drive apart from the pack. For experienced users, sharing is second nature; but for new users, it can be difficult to wrap your head around. I decided to update my Guide to Google Drive Sharing.

Shared from Kasey Bell at Shake up Learning

Individualized work for differentiated learning in Google Classroom

Announcement from Google: https://blog.google/topics/education/new-google-classroom-features-make-it-easier-learn-teach-manage-and-build/ includes differentiating assignments by student or groups of students in Google Classroom.

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.4531 x1211

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

New Feature Google Drive Upload, better control of versions...

Google Apps update alerts

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Improving the deduplication flow when uploading to Google Drive Posted: 06 Sep 2016 07:30 AM PDT A common use case for Google Drive users is to download a file from their Drive to modify  it locally, and then to re-upload the new version. In the past, this would result in duplicate  files (the original and the new one), and users would have trouble finding the latest version.  That’s why we’re introducing a change in Drive to deduplicate files which were uploaded  in this way. Once launched, when users upload files that have the same filename as an existing file,  they’ll be deduplicated, and the old file will be in revision history. This is so that if any  mistakes are made, users can get back to the previous version. Similarly, uploaded  folders will be merged with folders of the same name. To prevent the files from being deduplicated, click on “Keep as separate file” once it’s been uploaded.

Turn your Chomebook into a video camera with ClipChamp

Turn your Chomebook into a video camera with ClipChamp, just add it from the Google Web Store:

What's this?

Clipchamp lets you convert, compress and record video files. You can save processed videos or upload them straight to YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook or Google Drive.  
Clipchamp app reduces your input video's file size at no visible quality loss - smaller files upload faster and can be shared more easily. Say goodbye to never-ending uploads.
Clipchamp webcam recorder takes video in SD or HD, depending on the type of your webcam and the oomph of your CPU.

How does it work?

Clipchamp runs in your browser but your videos get processed locally on your computer. This means you don't need to install any software or slowly upload files to an online converter. Your videos stay on your computer until you decide to share them.  
Clipchamp's preconfigured output settings keep things simple. Output formats are MP4, WebM, FLV (Flash video), WMV (Windows Media) & GIF. Resolution options are 240p, 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p & "same as input file."

You can access ClipChamp directly from the web at https://clipchamp.com/. If you need help installing or using this tool, let me know...

Maria

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

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

Tech Tip: Essential PC shortcuts you should know...

Repost from Windows Get Help...

I've always liked that Windows gives me multiple ways to perform popular tasks. Say you want to print something. You could go to the File menu and select the Print command, or you can press the Ctrl button and the letter P. Ctrl+P is just one example of a keyboard shortcut. Shortcuts combine two or more keys to do something special that neither key does alone.

I prefer to use shortcuts whenever possible. It’s kind of amazing how much time you can save by cutting out mouse clicks. Here are my top 20 shortcuts that you might not know about—but should.

Get to know the basics

There are certain shortcuts I use all day, every day. They work whether I’m doing stuff with photos, music, documents, or spreadsheets.

• Copy a selected item: Ctrl+C
• Cut a selected item: Ctrl+X
• Paste a selected item: Ctrl+V
• Undo an action: Ctrl+Z
• Redo that thing I just undid: Ctrl+Y
• Select everything: Ctrl+A
• Print: Ctrl+P
• Lock your PC or switch users
  Windows logo key +L
  This shortcut locks your PC and instantly displays the login screen.  This is especially important if you will be leaving your classroom!

To see more shortcuts, go to 20 essential PC shortcuts

Maria

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.4531  x211

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

Word Clouds in Google Docs

Can't run Wordle or Tagxedo from the Chromebooks?  
Here's an Add-on for Google docs that will let you create "word clouds."

How to access it?
When you have a Google Document open, open the Add-ons menu and search for "tag cloud generator." The Tag Cloud Generator Add-on will create a word cloud in the right-hand margin of any of your Google Documents that contain more than one hundred words.

How to use it in Education?
Maybe you've used a word cloud to introduce a new unit/lesson/concept OR to emphasise the important points in an article or story.  What about students using this tool in their writing? Word clouds can help students analyze documents written by others as well as documents of their own creation. By copying the text of a document into a word cloud generator your students can quickly see the words that appear most frequently in that document. Word clouds can also be used to help students see which words that they have frequently used in their own works. Have your students create word clouds of their work during the revision process of writing a story or essay. The word cloud will quickly show students which words they have used the most. Then ask them to think about synonyms for the words that they have used most often in their writings.

Thanks to Natalie Amtmann, science teacher at the high school, for sharing this tool!

If you need any help setting this up, let me know.

Maria

Maria E. Pearson

Instructional Technology Specialist

Winnisquam Regional School District

603.286.4531  x211

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