Monday, August 31, 2015

Tech Tidbits for back-to-school PD

A guide to using Google Drive on the iPad
Recording video to the Google Drive

Chromebooks 101: What's All the Fuss About? 
Chromebook Classroom
Typing games on the web

When you feel ready - getting started with Google accounts:

  • Have students practice copying their username as handwriting practice. 
  • Later, practice filling in letters or chunks missing as bellwork. 
  • Show students the non-letter parts of their login on the keyboard and how to type them (@ and . )
  • Have them type their username several times in KidPix or another application that does not require a login. Use different fonts to make it fun. Have them create their own practice login card. 
  • Demonstrate logging in on the iPad and on the computer using the projector. Show how it's different.