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ITS NEWS & NOTES
Spring Edition 2018
Bits & BytesGOOGLE TIPS & TRICKS
Create Online Flashcards & More from
Sheets
Flippity is a Google Sheets Add-On where teachers can create online study tools from an
already-existing Sheet, including flashcards, quiz shows, spelling words, word searches + MORE!● Get add-on● How-To Video Playlist
TIP: First enter information using a Google Form, which will automatically be stored in a Google spreadsheet!
CHROME Extension:
Screen Video Recorder
Using Screencastify, you can capture, edit and share videos. Record from a webcam, desktop or browser tab & videos save to your Google Drive.
● Get extension
Great for review, absent students, flipped classrooms & blended learning
> Deliver content > Model Skills> Directions for when you’re absent >
How-To Videos > Improve Teacher-Parent Communication
GOOGLE NEWS
Congratulations to our newest Google Certified Educator:
Kara Wicks (THS)
If you would like to join a local network of support and work on your Level 1 Google Educator
Certification, consider joining our Google Classroom Summer Cohort: Google Classroom code: 2urzx8v
To become a Google Certified Educator, Level 1:● Complete online training in the Google Training
Center● Pass Level 1 exam ($10)
Read more about benefits to becoming a Google Certified Educator!
Texarkana ISD Instructional Technology
STUDENT FEEDBACK
Here are 4 ways to use Google Keep for FEEDBACK & ASSESSMENT while inside DOCS & SLIDES. Shake up Learning offers ideas & step-by-step instructions on how to use Keep to create your own library for feedback you use most. ★ Badges for Gamifying Lessons★ Library of Feedback for Common Errors★ Library of Bitmoji Stickers★ Library of Animated GIFs
TIP
TIP
GOOGLE SEARCH TIPS
1. Use Google search bar for synonyms. By putting (~) tilde symbol in front any word, you can widen your search to include synonyms of your search.
2. Use Google search bar to set a quick timer by simply typing ‘set timer’ & setting minutes.
LEVEL 1
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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
finding new ways for students to drive the learning process by using HyperDocs. She transformed a unit on
literature circles into a digital lesson with interactive, personalized activities. Students are developing digital literacy while demonstrating their learning through choice of content creation.
Shelby StrebeckELA Teacher- 10th grade
Texas High
Would you like ideas or support on how to transform a unit/lesson by using tech? Contact us!
Mrs. Strebeck is
Click to see Mrs. Strebeck’s
innovative lesson!
CONTACT INFO
Kim IcenhowerElementary ITS
[email protected] Ext. 1317
Jennifer BeckSecondary [email protected] Ext. 1314
FEEDBACK
We want to hear from YOU!
Take a moment & let us know what type of tech trainings you would like to see offered:
Training Interest Survey
Online Tools
Use online virtual spaces for Creation and Collaboration
NEWS: Padlet Makes a Big Change to Free Plan
Alternatives to Padlet
● Google Slide Templates● Lino● Wakelet● Dotstorming● Scrumblr● Pinside
Url Shorteners
RIP Goo.glAs of April 13, 2018,
you won’t be able to use Google’s own URL shortener service.
Other Shortener Choices TinyURL Ow.ly FatURL Bitly
Tools for Content
Science | NASA’s Interactive Guide to the Solar System
Social Studies | Tech Tools for Social Study Lessons
Math | Students digitally record step-by-step math work
● Free Math Beta ● Video
ELA | Digital Tools for
Language Arts
iOS App HIGHLIGHTS
3 Free Apps to Create Talking Animations Source Link
PuppetMaster Recommended grades: K-2
ChatterPix KidsRecommended grades: K-6
TellagamiRecommended grades: 6-12
CHECK IT OUT
Texarkana ISD Instructional Technology
DID YOU KNOW?
Texarkana ISD Instructional Technology team is available
to support teachers & students with tech integration
in many ways:★ Project assistance★ Brainstorming ideas★ Google Support★ Troubleshooting issues★ + MORE!
NEED HELPTRYING ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES OR TOOLS?
We would love to visit your classroom or PLC
Contact Form
GOOGLE ADVANCED TIPS
> Check out these overlooked features in Google Docs thatwill save time, improve productivity & collaboration: 10 Overlooked Docs Features
> Use Voice Comments for Student Feedback using Kaizena add-on. Highlight & speak instead of typing & save most-used feedback!
> After creating a template, LOCK down Slide content to keep students from editing the master.Check Out Alice Keeler’s trick!
