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What is Gmail?

Gmail is a free email service developed by Google. This is the primary source of communication used by Dayton ISD.

Gmail Tips

● Read it.● Delete it (read messages).● Organize it.

Google GMAIL Tutorial Module

Try this…

Download the Boomerang Extension to

schedule emails or add filters to

automatically put mail in already created

labels (folders).

Task Challenge

Task 1: Create an email group in Contacts.

● Getting Started with Contacts from G Suite

Task 2: Create an email signature line.

● Email Signature Tutorial

● Email Signature Template

Task 3: Email your campus ITS, be sure to include an attachment and your

email signature.

Task 4: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Gmail Badge Application

Title your subject: “GMAIL BADGE”

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What is Drive?

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google.

Drive Tips

● Create folders.● Color code folders.● Use #Hashtags to make folders

go to the top.

Google Tips and Tricks Training

Quick Guide to Google Drive

Google Drive Tutorial Module

Task Challenge

Task 1: Create a folder in your Google Drive named Drive Badge.

Task 2: Change the color on the folder Drive Badge to purple.

Task 3: Make a copy of the following document and move it to your new

folder- Drive Badge.

● Drive Badge Document

Task 4: Upload a file of your choice into the folder.

● PDF, photo, document, spreadsheet, etc.

Task 5: Get the shareable link to your Drive Badge folder (you will enter this

into the Google Form).

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Drive Badge Application

Google Drive

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What is Docs?

Google Docs is a word processor that is included in Google suite.

Doc Tips

● You can type docs.new into the

omni bar to easily open a new

blank doc.

● Convert Microsoft Word files to

Google Docs.

● OCR- Optical Character

Recognition- Upload an image

with text to your Google Drive,

then open it with Google Docs to

make the text editable.

Google Doc Tutorial Module

Try this…

Word Cloud Generator in Google Docs

Creating a word cloud in Google Docs is a creative way to visualize the text you’re working on. It allows you to see what words are being used the most, so you can get a quick sense of your themes emerging in your writing.

Task Challenge

Task 1: Create a new Google Doc and name the document- Google Docs Badge.

Task 2: Inside the Google Docs Badge document, hyperlink your favorite educational website.

Task 3: Insert an image of your favorite sports team.

Task 4: Insert a table into the Google Doc.

● The table should have 6 columns and 5 rows. ● The titles for the columns should be the days of the week.● The headings for the rows should be Reading, Math, Science, and

Social Studies. ● Change the font in the table to Georgia, size 14.

Task 5: Get the shareable link to your Google Doc (you will enter this into

the Google Form).

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Docs Badge Application

Google Docs

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What is Google Sheets?

Google Sheets is a free web based service to create and edit spreadsheets.

Google Sheets Tricks

● You can type sheets.new into the

omni bar to easily open a new

blank spreadsheet.

● Convert Excel Files to Sheets● Lock Cells to Prevent Unwanted

Changes● Add Images Inside Sheets

Google Sheets Tutorial Module

Google Sheets Cheat Sheet

Try some add-ons:

8 Google Add-ons for Teachers

Task Challenge

Task 1: Create a new Google Sheet and name it Google Sheet Badge.

Task 2: Enter the following data of the minutes spent on homework in each

subject into the Google Sheet Badge spreadsheet.

Task 3: Insert a formula to add the numbers in each set of rows.

Example: =Sum(B2:F2) to get a sum of reading minutes per week.

Task 4: Create a column chart using the data.

Task 5: Get a shareable link for your

spreadsheet (you will enter this into the

Google Form).

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Sheets Badge Application

Google Sheets

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What is Google Slides?

Google Slides is a presentation editor that allows you to show off your work in a visual way.

Google Slides Tips

● Use themes to make your presentation eye appealing

● Use the built-in laser pointer ● Type slide.new in your google

omnibar to open a blank presentation

Try this…

Engage your audience by inviting them to

submit questions during a presentation.

Click here for instructions.

Task Challenge

Task 1: Upload a file to Google Drive

● Create a PowerPoint (with no theme or backgrounds) with 3 slides and name it Google Slides Badge

● Upload the file to your Google Drive and convert it to a Google Slides Presentation

○ Converting PowerPoint to Slides

Task 2: Theme

● Add a theme to your slide by clicking the slide menu and choosing change theme

Task 3: Page Size

● Change the size of your slides to 11 x 8.5.

Task 4: Inserting a video

● Insert a YouTube video on slide 2

Task 5: Inserting an image

● Insert an image on slide 3

Task 6: Sharing your Presentation

● Get the shareable link to your presentation (you will enter this into the Google Form).

Task 7: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Slides Badge Application

Google Slides

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What is Google Forms?

Google Forms allows data collection through surveys and quizzes that can be exported to spreadsheets.

Integration Ideas

● Create a quiz● Make & choose your own

adventure activity● Bell Ringer/Exit Ticket● Live reading log ● Digital Escape Room

Google Forms Tips

● Randomize questions and answers on a quiz

● Show different questions based on answers

Google Forms Tutorial

Google Forms Cheat Sheet

Task Challenge

Task 1: Creating a Google Form

● Create a form and name it Google Forms Badge

Task 2: Adding Questions

● Add a multiple choice question

● Add a short answer question

● Add a Dropdown menu question

Task 3: Share your Form

● Share the link to your form in the Badge Application form.

Task 4: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Forms Badge Application

Google Forms

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What is Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is a blended learning platform that aims to simplify creating, distributing and grading assignments. It integrates your G Suite for Edu applications. Google Classroom saves you time and paper, and makes it easy to create classes, distribute assignments, communicate, and stay organized.

Integration Ideas

● Post a math problem of the week.

● Provide differentiation.● Share announcements.● Encourage students to ask

private questions.

Google Classroom Tips● Mute students - when needed,

click on student’s name, click the skinny snowman (three dots), click more and then mute. You can unmute at anytime.

● Save time at the copy machine: use “make a copy for each student.”

Favorite apps/sites to use with Google

Classroom

● Quizizz● Pear Deck● Flipgrid

Quick-Start Guide

Task Challenge

Task 1: Create a class

Task 2: Invite your campus ITS ● Choose the “People” tab● Under teachers click the invite teachers icon

Task 3: Create an announcement

Task 4: Assign an assignment that includes a G Suite product (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Forms)

Task 5: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Classroom Badge Application

Google Classroom

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What is Google Keep?Google Keep allows you to capture notes, share them with others, and access them from your computer, phone or tablet. (iOS or Android)

Google Keep - virtual sticky notes!

Google Keep Tips

● Record voice notes● Grab text from a handwritten

note or picture● Color code or label your notes to

find them easily● Easily search all notes with a

keyword (ie: type Google in the search bar and you will find all notes with the word Google in it)

Integration Ideas

● Group projects● Time management and To Do

lists● Class notes● Reading logs● Journaling

Use Google Keep with

● Gmail● Google Docs

Task Challenge

Task 1:

Task 2: Make a note with a checklist

Task 3: Pin a note

Task 4: Add your campus ITS as a collaborator to one of your notes.

Task 5: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Google Keep Badge Application

10 ways Google Keep can streamline life at school

5 Ways to Get More Out of Google Keep (App Tips & Tricks)

Google Keep Cheat Sheet

Google Keep

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What is Quizlet?A mobile or web-based tool where there are millions of pre-made study sets or you can create your own flashcards, games, and more.

Integration Ideas

● Each unit puts new vocabulary words into Quizlet for student led games and practice.

● Quizlet Live is great for students to interact and motivate them to strive for accuracy.

● Quizlet Relay *Contact your ITS to set this up

Quizlet TipsWhen you create your own study set:

● It will autodefine terms.

● You change the language.

● You can add an image from the

Quizlet library.

Quizlet Help

Quizlet Video

Quizlet Live- How to Video

Quizlet Teacher Help

Task Challenge

Task 1: Sign up or Log in with Google.

Task 2: Create a folder and search for a study set to add to the folder.

Task 3: Copy the shareable folder link to submit in the Google Form when

complete.

Task 4: Share Quizlet Activity via link in the Google Form.

Task 5: Play Quizlet Live with your students.

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Quizlet Badge Application

Quizlet

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What is Quizizz?Quizizz is a free website you can access hundreds of ready-made learning quizzes or create your own. Play live games or assign as homework for students to play on their own time.

Integration ideas

● Use as a homework assignment.

● Use in Google Classroom.● Use as a quick check for

understanding● Built-in Read Aloud Feature

Quizizz Help

Quizizz Tutorial from BroncoTech

Quizizz Help Center

Walkthrough Guided Video

Quizizz Teacher Resources

Quizizz

Task Challenge

Task 1: Sign up or Log in with Google.

Task 2: Create a new collection.

Task 3: Find an already created quizizz and save to a collection.

Task 4: Place the shareable link in the Google Form.

Task 5: Schedule a homework and save the report of the results in Google

Drive to be uploaded in the Google Form with a shareable link.

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Quizizz Badge Application

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What is Kahoot?

A game-based learning platform for all subjects with multiple choice, teacher-paced quizzes and instant feedback.

Integration Ideas

● Easy Class Surveys● Quick Review ● Play Kahoot Jumble for task like

sequencing events and much more.

Kahoot Help● What is Kahoot? Video● Kahoot Help and Support Center● Kahoot Blog

Kahoot!

Task Challenge

Task 1: Sign up or Log in with Google.

Task 2: Find a Kahoot, duplicate, and rename it.

Task 3: Edit the Question, Answers and/ or Time Lengths.

Task 4: Play the Classic Game with your class(es).

Task 5: Download the report and save the report of the results in Google

Drive to be uploaded in the Google Form with a shareable link.

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Kahoot Badge Application

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What is Edpuzzle?

A web based tool that allows you to embed questions, pause points, audio notes, voice over, and trim videos or use pre-made videos.

Edpuzzle Tips

● Give background prior to the lesson.

● Review material/tutorial. ● Use as a closure activity. ● View video as whole group

incorporating pause points, or embedded questions.

Try this…

Download the Edpuzzle extension

Check out this playlist for help and more

things you can do with Edpuzzle.

EdPuzzle tutorial from Bronco Tech

Task Challenge

Task 1: Go to EDpuzzle.com. Sign up as a teacher using your DISD Google

account.

● Watch this presentation for step by step instructions.

Task 2: Search for a video and add the video to your content.

Task 3: Edit the video for use in your classroom and use the following

Quizzes options: multiple choice, short answer, and a comment.

Task 4: Assign the video to your class. Under options, turn on the prevent

skipping feature.

Task 5: After your class has completed the video, export your results to an

Excel file. Then upload the Excel file into your Google Drive, convert the

Excel file into a Google Sheet, and get a shareable link.

Task 6: Share the link to your video and the results in the Google Form.

Task 7: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Edpuzzle Badge Application

EdPuzzle

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What is Pear Deck?

Peardeck is a Google Slides Add-On that integrates formative assessments and interactive questions into the presentation.

Pear Deck Perks

● Built to work with Google.● Easy to use.● Example Decks to help you

get started!

Try this…

Flashcard Factory was designed to

transform the way students engage with

vocabulary. When you play Flashcard

Factory students pair up and work

together to create dynamic and engaging

flashcards. Students collaborate to

illustrate and define terms, making

learning vocab an active and social

experience! Flashcard Factory is free to

use.

Pear Deck

Task Challenge

Task 1: Sign up and/or sign in to Peardeck.com!

Task 2: Create a new deck.

● Get the add-on from the Chrome Store● Follow the instructions on your new deck to activate your PearDeck

add-on!

● Add three different interactive slides using your new PearDeck

library, title your presentation PearDeck Badge.

Task 3: After you have assigned the deck to a class, share your created deck

link and the shareable link from your results report in the Google Form.

● How to Export Student Responses in Pear Deck

Task 4: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Pear Deck Badge Application

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What is Canva?Canva is a graphic design tool used to create web and print media design and graphics.

Canva Tips

● Upload your own photos or browse the gallery.

● Find templates to get started.● Tips for beginners!● 10 ways to use Canva in the

Classroom

Free Stuff

You know how Canva provides a mix of free and paid items when you search for something?

Just enter these codes in the search area and they filter out all the paid stuff and only show you the free items.

“brand:BAAMOuJH0Ec” or

“brand:BAAAAP7rQ8M”

Canva

Task Challenge

Task 1: Sign up and/or sign in to Canva.com!

Task 2: using of 5 x 7 inches.

● Change the background and add some original text!

Task 3: Download as a PNG and upload to the Google Form.

Task 4: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Canva Badge Application

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What is Clever?Clever is a single sign on portal that allows students and teachers quick access to every learning application the district

uses.

Integration Ideas

● Allows students to reach websites with one-click ease.

● Clever Vs. Classroom○ Clever- I want students

to get to a website fast○ Classroom- I want

students to complete a task or assignment to turn in.

Clever Tips● Make sure your visibility is

turned on for students to access. ● Use QR log in badges for littles

Clever Help● Clever Help Center ● How to Use QR Badges Video

Clever

Task Challenge

Task 1: Log in with Google.

Task 2: Click on the My Page Tab, Name your page, and turn the visibility on

for students.

Task 3: Add a Class Resource (ie: Quizizz, Kahoot, Edpuzzle)

Task 4: Add a Class Resource Custom Link: (ie: YouTube, website)

Task 5: Add a Class Resource Custom Link: to a Google Doc/Slide/Sheet

Task 6: Take a screenshot of your class Clever page for your badge.

Task 7: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Clever Badge Application

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What is Flipgrid?Flipgrid provides a platform for students, teachers, and learners of all ages to collaborate through the use of self-recorded video clips.

Flipgrid Tips● Allow students the

opportunity to explore Flipgrid

before starting a class

discussion.

● Make a collection of your

favorite videos using the

mixtape feature.

● Set videos to moderated to

approve videos before they

show on the grid.

Flipgrid Tutorial from BroncoTech

How to use Flipgrid in the Classroom

Educator's Guide to Flipgrid Vol. 3

Get the app...

Google Play

iOS

Task Challenge

Task 1: Go to Flipgrid.com. Create an account or sign in with your

existing account.

Task 2: Create a grid.

Task 3: Create one topic in your grid that you could use in your

classroom (Pose a question or give directions for the students). Attach a

video or a document if needed for directions or model.

Task 4: After you collect responses, submit a link to your topic into the

Google Form.

Task 5: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Flipgrid Badge Application

Flipgrid

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What is a digital portfolios?A digital portfolio is a computer-based collection of student performance over time.

Why digital student portfolios?● Alternative modes of expressionand means to demonstratelearning● Development of 21st CenturySkills● Track and demonstrate growthover time● Improve home-schoolcommunication● Can be used as a digital resume

What can studentsput on theirportfolio?

● text and photos, videos,

screencasts, hyperlinks to

student work, audio

recordings, annotated

photographs, and so much

more!

● Example Google Site-ePortfolio

Task Challenge

Task 1: Open a new Google Site by using sites.google.com or by using the waffle at the top right of your google homepage.

Task 2: Title the site E-portfolio Badge.

Task 3: Customize your home page using the following requirements: add a picture and text.

Task 4: Add a new page titled “About Me”. Customize it with a Google Suite item (form,doc,slide,drawing) and hyperlink a picture, gif, or text with your Dayton Isd teacher page.

Task 5: Publish the site and share both the published site’s web address and the editable site address with your Campus ITS giving them editing rights to your site in the Google Form.

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● E-Portfolio Badge Application

E-Portfolio

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What is Gabbart Communications?Dayton ISD’s website host for all district web pages.

Why do you need a webpage?School Websites establish a platform to connect students, parents and community patrons. Teachers, administrators, coaches and organization sponsors can use it to improve the quality of their communications.

Try this…Gabbart Communications - Training Site - TeacherTVGabbart Communications - Examples of Current Teacher Pages

Website Tips● Use Grammarly Extension to

check your grammar and spelling.

● Make sure you are on your campus’ page before logging in.

● Always check your work by clicking the back to site button.

Task Challenge

Task 1: Go to www.daytonisd.net. Select your campus from the menu at

the top, scroll to the bottom and log in.

● Step by Step document

Task 2: Update your Contact Info with an Email, Work Number, Conference

Times, and Room Number.

Task 3: Update your About Me Profile with your Educational History,

Degrees and Certifications.

Task 4: Create your Daily Schedule. Be sure to include your conference time

and lunch time.

Task 5: Complete the Google Form and include the link to your website to

earn your Badge.

● Gabbart Badge Application

Website

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What is Wakelet?Wakelet is a free visual content platform helping people, businesses, and academic institutions organize and curate their online information so it is easier to find and share.

Educator’s Guide to WakeletCuration Ideas for WakeletLet's Taco Bout Wakelet by FriedTechnology

Try this…● Create Choice Boards

● Save and share professional

development resources

● Create weekly newsletters that

contain active links for parents

to use at home to supplement

homework

● Collaborate with your

teammates

Task Challenge

Task 1: Go to www.wakelet.com. Create an account. You can use your

Google account.

Task 2: Create a new collection.

Task 3: Add a background image, cover image, and a title for your

collection.

Task 4: Add the following to your collection:

● Description of your collection

● YouTube Video

● Website

● Picture

● File from Google Drive

Task 5: Change the layout of your Wakelet to Grid View. Make your

collection Public and get the shareable link to paste in the Google Form.

Task 6: Complete the Google Form to earn your Badge.

● Wakelet Badge Application

Wakelet

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