August+2015

=August 2015= =Awesome Quick-Write and Get To Know You Online Activity With Smyface= =Looking For Educational Grant Opportunities?= =100+ Stores That Offer Teacher Discounts= =GSD Educational Technology Website Gem of the Month = =Create Green Screen Effects With An iPad App =

 = Awesome Quick-Write and Get To Know You Online Activity With Smyface =

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 = GSD Educational Technology Website Gem of the Month = ==Seesaw is a Chrome app and web application (seems more geared to elementary) that students can use for portfolios and as an online journal tool. Students can add work in any of the following ways:==
 * ==file upload==
 * ==take a picture of their work with an iPad, Chromebook, or other device==
 * ==built in writing tool==
 * ==built in drawing tool==
 * ==voice recordings==
 * ==weblinks==

There is no fee for any of this right now, and we hope it stays that way.
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 = Create Green Screen Effects With An iPad App =

Green Screen by Do Ink / 2.99 in the iTunes store as of 6/30/15
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