5 Minute Crash Course on Google Classroom

Everywhere I turn, it seems like we are all learning about virtual learning on the fly! I have had several questions from teachers, asking how do I use Google Classroom? Here is a quick 5-minute crash course on getting started with Google Classroom!

Don't Forget About Forms! Create Exit Tickets and Self-Grading Quizzes for Virtual Instruction with Google Forms

Don't forget about Google Forms as a way to assess students for virtual instruction!

Need a refresher on how to create an exit ticket or self-grading quiz? Check this out:

Google Meet: 4 Tips for Teaching Virtually

Many teachers across the country have been forced to teach virtually due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Need some help with establishing protocols and getting started? Here are some quick tips:

• Tip # 1: Proactively Set Your Expectations for Students
• Tip # 2: Reduce Distractions
• Tip # 3: Virtual Learning is Interactive
• Tip # 4: Image is Everything

Want more of an explanation? Check out my video below: 

Getting to Know the Google Meet Dashboard in 3 Minutes

Class not in session and need a virtual option for working with students? Google Meet might be a good alternative for you, especially if you are a G Suite School.

Need to get up to speed on how to use Google Meet? Here is a 3 minute tutorial on the Google Meet dashboard.

Need an Online Whiteboard for Live or Recorded Instruction? AWW App is a Great Tool

Need a whiteboard option for live or recorded instruction? AWW App may be a good tool for you to use. Whether you need to write your own content (much like Khan Academy videos) or upload a picture, PDF, or PowerPoint, this could be a good tool for you to use.

Need more help? Check out my quick tutorial video here:

Storyline Online: Celebrities Reading Children's Stories

While many schools are closing due to the Coronavirus, many parents and teachers are struggling for things for children to do while they are out of school.

Storyline Online is a free literary resource, where you can listen and watch celebrities reading some of your favorite children's books on your computer or mobile device. The service is free and safely plays videos through YouTube, SchoolTube, or Vimeo.

Not only do celebrities read books, but there is a study guide for parents to facilitate discussion about the book. It is also a great resource for teachers, who may need to facilitate online learning with students.

Create Your Own Custom Maps with the Project Feature in Google Earth

Google Earth recently unveiled a really cool feature called Projects! This feature allows you to create your own custom maps and presentations using the power of Google Earth. Users can add placemarks of existing places, create their own placemarks, add lines or drawings on their map.

The best part is that you can add additional text, custom icons, and embed photos or videos. This is the perfect tool for students to:

• Map out historical places in Social Studies 
• Create a tour of the Civil Rights Movement and embed historical video clips and descriptions of key places
• Show the different settings in a book
• Outline points along the Great Barrier Reef
• Mark out distances in math class
• Showcase cultural areas in the foreign language class
• Create a guided tour of Rome

Because it is powered by Google, students can share their creations with a link, save their maps in Google Drive, and collaborate with other students on their project!

Want to see how it works? Check out my tutorial below: