Have you ever tried to share a document link and get frustrated it is so long? Or do you want to share a link with a student and you can't because there is no way they can type all the random letters and numbers in the address? Google URL Shortener is your solution to this problem! For example, to get the image above, this is the location URL http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Google_art_prog.jpg This is the new one with the shortener http://goo.gl/wfj5Ow Why do I need this? You can track how many people click on this link, if you are signed into your Google account when you create it. So if you want to see how many students click on a link to a notes page you created and put into Drive, you could track it by making a shortened URL.
If you want to send a form out to the staff and want to send it through email, shorten the URL and it has a nicer appearance when you send it. Also, it can be written down and handed to someone easier than giving them the really long version. Want more help in using this feature? Just contact me!
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TurtleDiary is a place to play educational kids games, computer games, and print printable worksheets. It has content for toddlers through 5th graders. There are math games that focus on many skills like basic math facts, geometry, and measurement. You can find ELA games that focus on parts of speech, letter sounds, vowels, compound words, and more. Puzzle games allow students to target those critical thinking skills! It may seem like they are playing, but they are really exercising those brains. There are some great reads on this site as well! Students can read stories and biographies on their level. This could be helpful for research. Teachers, you can find worksheets on here for students. You could send these home as extra practice, save them for sub plans, or for work in your classroom! Check out this wonderful resource! How many times do educators wish they could take their students to a museum, but can't? Usually the hurdles include low funds, distance, and time. What if I told you there was a way to go to a museum without even leaving your classroom? In this day and age, so many of our students get to explore the world right from the comfort of their homes or classrooms. The Smithsonian wants people to be able to come to their museum, even if they can't physically get there. You can go into the Educator section and search MISSOURI standards (or another state, if you don't live here), and it will pull resources for you to use. There are grade levels K-12. You can search art, social studies, special needs, music, math, languages, almost anything! They will give you resources, maybe a reading on the standard, lesson plan, or other resource. There is a wealth of information! Students have their OWN SECTION! They can explore the Smithsonian through interactive IdeaLabs, photos, tours, and more! It is super kid friendly. What are you waiting for? Go check out The Smithsonian Education page! Yep, you read that right. Google will cite your sources! In Google Docs, go to Tools on the toolbar, click research, and a popup screen will come up on the right side. It looks very much like the familiar Google Search we all know and love.
It's as easy as that! Search resources that are reliable through Google Scholar, use images you know you can use (there is an option where you can search for images that can be reused), and choose how you want it cited (MLA, APA, Chicago).
Wedding hair, recipes for that chicken you bought at the store, clothing you wish you had in your closet, books you want to read, hilarious memes...all reasons we use Pinterest. What if I told you that you could be using Pinterest to reach out to families of your students? This does not have to be linked to your personal Pinterest account! By signing up for a fresh account you could make boards that could be followed by families in your classroom. Then when you get emails expressing interest in extra practice pages, websites, games, etc, you can direct them to your Pinterest page! Take mine for example: http://www.pinterest.com/hallsvilletech/ This page is made for teachers. I try to make it specific to teachers/subjects in my district. Then when I know they are working on a certain unit, I place pins that I feel would be beneficial to them, on the board pertaining to them! Here are some examples of teacher Pinterest pages that would be for families: Suzy Brooks Jennifer Jones Courtney Martin I plan to share a couple of others once I get their pages sent to me. I would LOVE to help you get started on a Pinterest page of your own. I would even be willing to get some of the pinning started! GREAT JOB, Cindy Muckerman!!
She created her Speech and Language Pinterest Page. Check it out! |
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