🍽 TASTE OF TECH 💻 ARCHIVE

On October 27, 2023 Seesaw will launch a new logo, app icon and marketing website inspired by the learning loop. You can find student, teacher, and family resources to support this transition here:

https://page.seesaw.me/keeping-you-in-the-learning-loop.html?fbclid=IwAR37e6biQGDgOPQf-F7ht0KnP3-5TyI0JctgTGeTluZ_LjyzFfsTMV8otr8

Google is changing its policy on third-party app access for students. Starting on October 23rd, 2023, students will only be able to access websites that have been approved. Here's what you need to know:

• What's Changing? When you use your Google account to log into a website, your personal information is shared with that website. For adults, this isn't an issue, but for students, access to websites will be restricted unless the website has been vetted and approved.

• Where to Find Approved Websites? You can find a list of vetted and approved websites and apps at the following link, https://lmsdorg.sharepoint.com/sites/OnlineEducationalResources.

• How to Vet a Website? If you want to use a website with students that isn't on the approved list, follow the instructions on the Policy 816 website.

Seesaw’s flexible instructional tools – like Frames and Present to Class – allow you to build upon what you’re already doing in your classroom. Check out 4 seamless ways to add the power of multimodal learning into instruction.

To restore the tabs you had opened in Chrome after you reboot:

1. Reboot the computer
2. Open Chrome
3. Press at the same time: Command-Shift-T (for a Windows computer, you would use Ctrl-Shift-T)

All your tabs should reopen. If you have lots of tabs, give it a little time after pressing the three keys as each page will have to load. I would recommend rebooting your computer at least once a week, if not more often. When you do reboot, reboot while you at school.

Thank you, Bruce Shaw, ITST from Cynwyd and Penn Valley, for this Taste of Tech Tip!

Move over Google Slides for presentations! Did you know that students can produce BrainPOP-style movies using images, narration, labels, and drawings to demonstrate understanding of key concepts?? Here are written directions you can share with students and here is a short video tutorial.

Seesaw Frames are smart shapes that make it easier for students to show what they know. Teachers add frames to an activity template. Students touch the frame, the tool opens automatically, and their creation fits the space. Using frames is a great way to utilize the Seesaw Creative Tools to gain learning insights from students - while making the completion of activities as easy as possible! Click here to learn more.

Using Google Slides, students can create all sorts of creative designs by putting photos inside of text

Click here for a short tutorial video or here for written directions on how to do this (scroll down after examples and video).

Check out a Tweet from a class lesson.

You can now use Sheets to create interactive timelines that include dates, descriptions, links, colors, and more. Just add the appropriate information to a Sheet using specific column headings, then convert the data with one click! This new timeline feature is great for teaching about historical events, making ELA connections, and even scheduling and logistical needs. Watch this video explanation or follow along with the step-by-step directions from Eric Curts.

Bonus: You can get the timeline template here.