Next, review curated resources for teaching and learning in "CONNECT."
MiTechKids Computational Thinker task card for third grade. Students will use Google Forms and Google Sheets to create authentic data to create a graph. Students will also analyze the data they have gathered.
MiTechKids Global Collaborator task card for fifth grade. Students will choose a problem or issue from their local community that needs a solution. They will create a Google Form that will be used to gather community opinions and perceptions to help create a solution to a local issue. Using a QR code, students will create posters with links to their Google Form and post them around the community.
21Things4Students: Thing 4 - Suite Tools. These quests are designed to help students learn to use word processing tools (Google Docs or Microsoft Word). Students will learn to use formatting tools, use shortcuts, do file management, add and edit graphics, share their files, use tables, headers and footers, and much much more.
21Things4Students: Thing 11 - Powerful Presentations. During these Quests you are going to learn how to present your ideas creatively through Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint. If you would like to try Prezi as an option use the Gold Quests.
21Things4Students: Thing 13 - Dig the Data. This Thing contains ten Quests. You will learn to create spreadsheets and charts, use formulas, and make decisions based on data. Dig In!
Make Learning Accessible
Goolge Drive
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Set docs, pics and handwriting to upload as OCR. Watch What The What? There is handwriting OCR Recognition in Google Drive!? to learn how.
Chromebook
- Use Live Transcribe to capture speech and sound. Review the features and limitations of Live Transcribe to get started.
Visual Clarity
- Use top fonts for visual clarity: Verdana, APHont, Corbel, Arial Rounded MT Bold, Arial, Tahoma.
Support Best Practice
Technology
Apply a variety cloud based suite tools to enhance curriculum and instruction.
Pedagogy
Leverage collaborative functions of the suite tools in large group, small group, and individual settings to enhance learning.
Content Knoweldge
Use cloud based suite tools to demonstrate mastery of content area instructional goals.