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Convocation of Learning

Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V52

Convocation ofLearning Tips, Tricks, & Good News at Schoolcraft CS V52
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Helpful Tools

This issue is chock full of helpful tools and tips when it comes to making your life and those of students easier! There is a big focus on how to get the Google Tools working better for you and your students!
Google "Talk to Books"
This one is a game changer...
While it is only in Beta-testing, what if you could talk to books instead of doing library searches? What if the tool lete you have a book talk with actual texts? "Google Talk to Books" does this and more!
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25 Ways to Use Google Forms in the Classroom

"Google Forms, aren't those just for surveys?"


Oh no!


Do you need help organizing and tracking your classroom resources? Collecting bell ringers? Launching quick formative assessments? Graphic organizers for research papers? Student feedback?


CLICK HERE for a wealth of examples and templates you can copy for using Google Forms in your classroom with or without your Google Classroom!

Is Your Gmail Overwhelming?
Click this button to lead you through how to clean up that overwhelming inbox of 4157 emails!

WriQ - Checks K-12 Writing For You! WriQ - Checks K-12 Writing For You!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyZ5Tnzm0Ow&sns=em
Distraction Free YouTube with "Tube"
If you have ever wanted to show a YouTube video in your classroom but got discouraged by "related" videos or advertisements in the sidebar, Tube is a tool that you should try.
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Alice Keeler's Google Classroom Split

Want to see both your students work and your Google Classroom at the same time?


Click here for a dreamy Google Chrome Add-on.

Dress Up Your Presentations
Using EditPhotosForFree.com you can dress up those presentations so they don't look like a quilt of missmatched digital chunks.
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The Question Game

Students need help expanding their thinking and asking 'good' questions. Try out the game HERE to expand their skills while having a little fun!
7 Stratagies to Make Grading Easier
Grading is time-consuming but necessary, so two teachers share some hacks for making it more effective and efficient here at this article from Edutopia!
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Playdate at KRESA Coming Soon! People Learning and Asking Y: Digital Age Teacher Exploration! Playdate at KRESA Coming Soon! People Learning and Asking Y: Digital Age Teacher Exploration!

MACUL GRANTS
The deadline to submit is Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm (EST) for up to $1500
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Student Tech Team in Full Effect!

HS students or teachers need help with your Chromebook?

MS/EL students or teachers want help or an extra hand with tech?


USE THIS WEBSITE to check out tips and tricks or fill out our tech request form to get HS students to help you quickly! Customer service and helping everyone learn are our goals!


You can always find our site and form on the Maintenance and Tech Page on our Schoolcraft website.

Schoolcraft PD Menu
Please use this button to check out all that is offered by your peers here at SCS to learn from!
Personalizing Your PD with EduPaths!
Edupaths.org is a state-run website (see: your taxes are paying for it!) of PD opportunites you can choose and complete at your pacing! Interested in learning about something? Chances are they have it! Bonus: you get SCECHs of completion!
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Don't forget!!!

Documentation of utilizing this newsletter or any of our coaching conversations can be evidence of Domain 4 "Professional Responsibilities" A, D, and E on your Danielson evaluation rubric!
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About Us

Matt McCullough - Director of Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Email: mcculloughm@schoolcraftcs.org
Website: http://www.schoolcraftschools.org/
Location: 551 East Lyons Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087, United States
Phone: 269-488-7250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchoolcraftEagles1/
Twitter: @SCSEagles1

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