Washington Tech Tidbits

Click here for a lesson and Google Slides template that students can use to express their creativity and exercise their writing skills. The template includes a blank snowman and several slides of items that can be copied and pasted onto the snowman, such as eyes, mouths, hats, arms, and more. Once complete, students can describe or write about their snowman in the provided space. What a fun activity for the cold, snowy days ahead!

If you're interested in trying out Seesaw with your students, here is a great calendar guide to get you started with your roll out. The calendar includes daily tasks for you and/or your students to complete. Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that allows users of all ages to document and share what they are learning at school. Seesaw posts can be photos, videos, drawings, text, or website links.

Click here to view Google Classroom's newest features. Highlights include the ability to assign work to individual students or groups of students (finally!!) and receive teacher notifications when students submit work after the due date and when they re-submit assignments.

Click here for instructions and screenshots on how to create an *OPTIONAL* certified staff framework portfolio site (AKA a digital evidence binder).

On Wednesday, March 1, Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) is hosting a Brew n' View at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. They will be screening "Most Likely to Succeed" (movie trailer here) at the resort from 6-9pm. Food and drink tickets will be provided. The event is free of charge and is open to anyone. Click here to register. I'll be there! :)