Digital Story Time, Google Certification, and Google Forms – Week 34

CN Area Elementary Teaching Team:

Week 34 (May 4 – May 8)

Weekly Giggles:        How are false teeth like stars?

They come out at night!

Digital Story Time. Are you somewhat camera shy? Or, maybe you want to differentiate instruction, but you don’t want to record several texts each week. Oh, my word. I hear you. So, here’s a list of several authors and famous faces who are posting content (and have posted content). Just share their work. Sharing is caring.  LINK HERE.

Image credits: LINK HERE.

Google Certification. If you are interested in being certified through Google, now might be a good time to take advantage of that opportunity. Feel free to CLICK HERE to find out more.

Image credits: LINK HERE.

Google Form. How are your students doing as they navigate this season? How do you know? Did you know you can use the same Google Form over and over again? Feel free to use a Google Form twice a week, if you choose.  You can use it to see how the children are doing.  Yes, you have Zoom.  Yes, you have assignments, but this one tidy spot will let you gather that information seamlessly each week—or twice a week if you wish. If you aren’t sure how to use Google Forms, Sheri Johnston has posted two trainings on the topic and I have a video in my YouTube channel.  And, I am available via video conference.  So, reach out and let me know.  To get you started, you can COPY the one I made.  Tweak it to fit your needs.  Then, post to Google Classroom as often as you wish. 

REMEMBER: 1)Create the spreadsheet before you send it. 2)Change your name on the Form.

Twitter. I use Twitter for educational purposes. I use it to stay on top of what is trending globally in the world of education. Do you know what is happening in Shanghai? Do you know what is happening in Georgia? As I look at communities far and wide, I get a feel for how to shift my sail. As I look at trends in technology, I think of ways to change what tools I bring to the classroom. You don’t have to say anything on Twitter to be engaged. Follow some trending hashtags. Follow some people in education. Maybe you can check in twice a week. This way you can adjust your sail as needed as well.

Together, we’ve got this.

Kindly,
Melissa Culver