Resources and Instructional Ideas for Teachers
Google Classroom
New features in Google Classroom:
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Google Forms Quizzes
Now Google forms can be converted to auto-correcting quizzes. Create new quizzes or turn existing forms into quizzes. Click here for directions or watch the video. Quizzes that are created in Google Forms can be assigned to students in Google Classroom. |
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YouTube Channels
I highly recommend subscribing to the two YouTube channels below! They are a great resource to stay current and up-to-date with Google tools and classroom technology. TeachersTech The Gooru |
Chromebooks
A Chromebook is a laptop running Chrome OS as its operating system, and is used to connect to the Internet, with most applications and data residing "in the cloud". Chromebooks are available in HS classrooms and on mobile carts. Chromebook Tips/Tricks and Resources Google Information - Google Sharing/Collaborating, Logging into Google vs Google Chrome, more. Middle School Infographic |
iPads and Mobile Devices
It is challenging to keep up with the rapid rate educational apps are being developed. Below are a few helpful tools and suggestions we can consider when deciding what apps to put on our devices and how to use them in our classrooms! Model Schools App Database iTunes Educational Apps AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning Free Tech For Teachers- This is a great blog that offers app advice as well as additional information on technology tools for your classroom! |
BYOD (bring your own device)
Utilize student devices as learning tools for the classroom. This site provides some great ideas and resources to try.
FM now has a BYOD wireless network. If you have trouble connecting to this network, toggle your wifi on your device on and off and try again. Users will be prompted to accept the user agreement once connected to the network.
Utilize student devices as learning tools for the classroom. This site provides some great ideas and resources to try.
FM now has a BYOD wireless network. If you have trouble connecting to this network, toggle your wifi on your device on and off and try again. Users will be prompted to accept the user agreement once connected to the network.
Cool Tools For School
Huge listing of web 2.0 tools for every type of project. Web 2.0 refers to interactive tools that allow students to manipulate data or create projects.
Huge listing of web 2.0 tools for every type of project. Web 2.0 refers to interactive tools that allow students to manipulate data or create projects.
Creative Commons Search
The CC Search page is a great place to start searching for images to use for websites and projects. It provides links to popular image search tools (google) but adds the Creative Commons filter and only returns images that are copyright free. In our current version of IE, you may need to click the Compatibility Mode icon in the address bar for the page to view correctly.
The CC Search page is a great place to start searching for images to use for websites and projects. It provides links to popular image search tools (google) but adds the Creative Commons filter and only returns images that are copyright free. In our current version of IE, you may need to click the Compatibility Mode icon in the address bar for the page to view correctly.
Digital Maps for the Classroom
Resources for using digital maps in the classroom (historical maps, interactive maps, pretty much any kind of map you can think of!)
Resources for using digital maps in the classroom (historical maps, interactive maps, pretty much any kind of map you can think of!)
Digital Portfolios using Adobe Acrobat
Directions for creating digital portfolios, templates, examples. Save All portfolios and portfolio work in the P (Portfolio) drive under My Computer. These files will be saved from year to year.
Directions for creating digital portfolios, templates, examples. Save All portfolios and portfolio work in the P (Portfolio) drive under My Computer. These files will be saved from year to year.
Google Cardboard and Virtual Reality
Explore virtual reality with Google Cardboard. Cardboard viewers may be signed out from the HS Library. Check out the Google Cardboard Resource Page for ideas and links to top educational apps. |
Heidi Hayes Jacobs Web 2.0 Clearinghouse
Searchable database of interactive web resources for all subject areas.
Searchable database of interactive web resources for all subject areas.
Instructional Technology Department at CNYRIC
Outstanding resource for teachers. Workshops, webinars, tutorials, tools, project ideas and so much more here. Click the Ask It link to have the team prepare a Virtual Resource Kit for your next project. Click here to see existing kits.
Outstanding resource for teachers. Workshops, webinars, tutorials, tools, project ideas and so much more here. Click the Ask It link to have the team prepare a Virtual Resource Kit for your next project. Click here to see existing kits.
Internet 2 - NYSERNet K-12 Resources
Internet 2 Resources for Science, Social Studies, Music and Performing Arts. Excellent resources delivered on the faster, advertising free Internet 2 network.
Internet 2 Resources for Science, Social Studies, Music and Performing Arts. Excellent resources delivered on the faster, advertising free Internet 2 network.
Lynda.com
Video tutorials for software, technology and creativity. Instructional videos on educational software and other web and software applications.
Video tutorials for software, technology and creativity. Instructional videos on educational software and other web and software applications.
Media Capture
Links to tools for capturing web multimedia resources. Many tools have Creative Commons CC search options that allow you to search only copyright free media.
Links to tools for capturing web multimedia resources. Many tools have Creative Commons CC search options that allow you to search only copyright free media.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives for Mathematics
A must look for Math teachers. Great for use with the Smart Board or touch screen devices.
A must look for Math teachers. Great for use with the Smart Board or touch screen devices.
NCTM Illuminations
Interactive resources for teaching math. Great for Smart Board demonstrations and student practice.
Interactive resources for teaching math. Great for Smart Board demonstrations and student practice.
Social Media for Educators
Tips and tools for using social media to find instructional resources, collaborators, and ideas.
Tips and tools for using social media to find instructional resources, collaborators, and ideas.
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Revised: February 8, 1999; September 13, 1999; November 17, 1999; October 16,
2001
Visual literacy is the reading and writing of visual texts, the use of images to convey meaning and understanding, the use of visuals to intentionally communicate with others, the understanding and decoding of information through visual images, and the creation of visual media to convey information.