Technology Newsletter

The South Windsor Ed Tech Team is excited to share our first monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will feature tools and strategies to enrich teaching and learning.

Below are four great applications to try with your classes. Each tool is available at the Chrome Web Store.

Do you want to try a new tool but need more support? We have coaches for that! Please contact us, and we will be glad to help.

Steven Albrecht, Curriculum Specialist

Ed Duclos, Content Coach

Debbie Matchett, Content Coach

Google Classroom provides an easy-to-use platform for posting coursework online. Students can check homework, turn in digital assignments, and participate in blog-like discussions.

EduCanon allows you to embed rich, dynamic questions into online video and check student understanding.

Would you like to save time when providing comments on students' Google Docs? Kaizena, a Google add-on, allows teachers to record high-quality, verbal comments on student work - simply highlight text and speak to give verbal feedback, or attach reusable resources for common problems.

Using Piktochart, teachers can easily create infographics, timelines, and posters. You can choose from free templates and graphics. It is a creative option for designing presentations, charting information, or making a decision flowchart.

Socrative is a classroom response system that works through Chromebooks. See live results on your SMART Board. Data can be stored and exported. Start class with a quick question or formative assessment. Exit Tickets: recorded for you without slips of paper!