April+2014

=April 2014= =Plickers: Paper Clickers With a Technology Twist! Check It Out= =Now Registering For the CANVAS Rubrics and Outcomes Class In April= =Now Registering For the CANVAS Analytics and Statistics Class In May= =Now Registering For 30 Days Of Ted, a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)= =Educational Technology's Website Gems of the Month= =Soundzabound: Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects For Schools= =Super Teacher Tools=

 = Plickers: Paper Clickers With a Technology Twist! Check It Out =

This is such an innovative technology for education and it's free! Give it a try.

 * ===visit www.plickers.com and create a free account===
 * ===set up one or more classes - it's quick and easy===
 * ===go to the details tab and choose what size of student code cards to print out===
 * ===load the Plickers app to your Android or iOS device or use a document camera or webcam (this will be your scanner)===
 * ===either verbally ask your students multiple choice questions or put your questions in a Powerpoint===
 * ===students hold up their assigned code card in the direction that shows their answer choice of (A,B,C or D) oriented at the top of the card (each card has A, B, C and D around the edges of one side of the card)===
 * ===the teacher scans the classroom (up to 40 feet away and up to 64 cards) with their device (Android or iOS device, webcam or document camera)===
 * ===data is instantly collected to the device and syncs with the online account===

It's amazing, easy to learn and so much fun!
===Watch and learn about Plickers from these Youtube Videos: Setting Up and Account and Creating a Class and Plickers Demo===
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== = Now Registering For The CANVAS Rubrics and Outcomes Class In April (Secondary) =

Class Description:
=== This webinar will address Canvas's outcomes and rubrics features in both the practical, day-to-day context of grading and in the larger context of reuse, sharing, and revision. Are you planning to use rubrics in a course? We'll cover the common pitfalls to avoid. Not sure if outcomes and rubrics are for you? Come and see what you may be missing. ===

This class has ended.
 = Now Registering For The CANVAS Analytics and Statistics Class In May (Secondary) =

Course Description:
=== What are Analytics and what do they have to do with your Canvas courses? Join us to find out and learn how to view statistics in four main areas in your Canvas courses: student activity, assignments, grades, and student analytics. They will show you how well your students are interacting with your course and help you evaluate performance. ===

There is no charge for this class. 3 licensure points will be awarded upon successful completion of this class.
This class has ended.

 =Now Registering For 30 Days Of Ted, a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)=

This course is designed to introduce participants to the wide variety of resources available on the TED website and how to use them in the classroom.
===The course runs from May 5, 2014 to June 9, 2014. Please register at the following link… [] [|.]===

This course if free.
 = Educational Technology's Website Gems of the Month =

Glean is an easy way to search for some of the best math and science lesson videos on a multitude of topics.
= = == = Soundzabound: Royalty Free Music and Sound Effects For Schools = 

To Access Soundzabound:

 * ===Go To Pioneer Library and choose Soundzabound from the General Reference Collection.===
 * ===To access Soundzabound from home you or your students will need the username and password that can be found on the same Pioneer Library page.===



 = Super Teacher Tools =

The Super Teacher Tools Website may have just the classroom tool you're looking for:

 * ===Review Games===
 * ===Seating Chart Maker===
 * ===Group Maker===
 * ===Random Name Generator===
 * ===QR Code Creator===
 * ===Classroom Countdown ===
 * ===Classroom Timer ===
 * [[image:Screen Shot 2014-03-13 at 2.07.50 PM.png width="267" height="148" link="@http://www.superteachertools.com/counter/#countdown"]] || [[image:Screen Shot 2014-03-13 at 2.07.59 PM.png width="232" height="148" link="@http://www.superteachertools.com/counter/#timer"]] ||