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Biweekly Newsletter 11/26

Tech CoachNewsletterBiweekly Newsletter 11/26

Let's Create Infograpics Using Google Draw

Special Thanks to @jmattmiller, author of Ditch that Textbook, for all the amazing information and resources. Be sure to follow him on Twitter for awesome ideas!

There’s a reason you see infographics everywhere:

  • They offer a quick, succinct visual.
  • They develop higher level thinking skills.
  • They're fun to create and engaging.
  • They are easy to share.
  • They give lots of info in a clear, efficient medium.

Check Out the Resources Below to Get Started Check Out the Resources Below to Get Started

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Templates Galore

8 Steps (or Things): Preview -|- Copy

Great for lists, vocabulary, step-by-step directions, and much more. Images can be embedded in this template easily.

Building on Info: Preview -|- Copy

Easily show progression in a story, timeline, or unpack a topic and get more specific as you work down the graphic.

Four Square: Preview -|- Copy

Separate information into categories, and highlight one of the main ideas at the top. This is a very versatile infographic.

Full Detail: Preview -|- Copy

This graphic can house a ton of information in a variety of ways. Great if you’re doing a data sheet for a country, event, or person.

The Process: Preview -|- Copy

Simple step-by-step graphic that allows for embedding of images. Could also be a great timeline, too!

The Steps: Preview -|- Copy

One of my favorites; this template is a colorful step by step tool that makes any information stand out. Add images, too!

Timeline Text Boxes: Preview -|- Copy

Categorize your timeline by color and location in this infographic. With a few clicks, can be converted into a variety of different uses.

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The Noun Project


The Noun Project is a website that has icons for everything! They are great for creating infographics!



https://thenounproject.com/
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Matt Miller's Video Tutorial

Here’s a screencast video Matt Miller created to show the infographic in progress and to show some things you can do to make them look great.


https://youtu.be/Ic9WB1JoHuU

Remember We Have District Subscriptions for All Students Remember We Have District Subscriptions for All Students

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Read and Write for Google

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readwrite-for-google-chro/inoeonmfapjbbkmdafoankkfajkcphgd?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon
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Equatio

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/equatio-math-made-digital/hjngolefdpdnooamgdldlkjgmdcmcjnc?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon
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Buncee

https://sksd.edu.buncee.com/

Hour of Code is Coming 12/4 - 12/10

Check out the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G resource below by Karly Moura

The Hour of Code is Dec 4-10!

The Hour of Code is Dec 4-10!

What is The Hour of Code? "The Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show...

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Book An Appointment With Your Tech Coach


Book An Appointment With Corey Lennon

Book An Appointment With Michaela Pantaleo

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Have a Tech Problem/Concern?

Please don't email our IT guys directly, please use sktech@sksd-ri.net. This process will ensure that your needs will be met in an efficient manner. Thank you.
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#UmatteratSK Twitter List

Our hashtag is GROWING! Remember to tweet out the amazing things happening in our district! Don't forget to add the hashtag #UmatteratSK

Here's a link to a Twitter list that we are curating of individuals in the district who are tweeting. Feel free to subscribe. Don't see your name on the list and want it added? Fill out this form.


#UmatteratSK Twitter List

Archived Newsletters

2017-2018 School Year

Biweekly Edition 10/30- Read and Write for Google & Equatio

Biweekly Edition 10/09 - Info about the New Google Sites

Biweekly Edition 9/18 - Buncee account set up and information, digital replacements

Welcome Back Newsletter - Google Classroom, Google Forms, Recap and Flipgrid

2016-2017 School Year

Week of 6/5- Review Games
Week of 5/15- Flippity, Sutori, Google Takeout

Week of 5/8 - Google's Team Drive, Google Auto Draw, Keyboarding Shortcuts

Week of 5/1 - Tech Challenge Padlet, Sketch Notes, My Simple Show

Week of 4/10- Tech Challenge Update, Common Lit

Week of 4/3- Interactive Notebooks, Allsides Website for Bias

Week of 3/20 - "I Wish My Teacher Knew"

Week of 3/13- Infographics

Week of 2/13- Screencasting

Week of 1/23- Awesome Chrome Extensions

Week of 1/9- Media Literacy and Flipgrid FREE update

Week of 1/2 - APPY New Year, Managing a Classroom with Tech,

Week of 12/19- Google Classroom Tips

Week of 12/11- HyperDocs, Twitter Challenge, G Suite Updates

Week of 12/5- #Booksnaps, #Mathsnaps & Twitter Challenge

Week of 11/28 -Hour of Code, Google Keep

Week of 11/14- Google Arts & Culture and QUIZIZZ

Week of 10/31- Quizlet Live and #DeviceFreeDinner

Week of 10/24- Formative and Socrative

Week of 10/17- Google Form As A Quiz and Formative

Week of 10/10- Google Guardian Summary and Buncee

Week of 10/3- Dig. Citizenship and FlipGrid

Week of 9/25- Google Classroom and Mentimeter

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