When to use Technology

Our DLC team recently ran across this Triple E framework rubric for when to use or not use technology in the classroom. It's a great resource! Technology isn't always a best fit, and when it's not, I'll tell you! 

The rubric evaluates Engagement in learning, Enhancement of learning goals, and Extending the learning goals. Take a look!

12 Excellent Add-Ons for Google Docs

This list of 12 excellent add-ons for Google Docs is worth your time! It includes details on:

1. Revision History Analytics
2. SAS Writing Reviser
3. Easy Accents
4. g(Math)
5. Translate
6. Highlight Tool
7. Rhyme Finder
8. Word Cloud Generator
9. Pupil Pref
10. Doc Tools
11. Orange Slice Teacher Rubric
12. EasyBib

10 Terrific Tools for Teachers

As part of Teacher Appreciation last week, Control Alt Archive posted their list of 10 Terrific Tools for Teachers. They picked some good ones! Read more... 

Rubric Creators

FreeTech4Teachers put together this list of 3 Good Tools for Creating Rubrics. He mentions Rubistar, Quick Rubric, and Online Rubric. Read his article for more details on each.

You might also look into the Google Add-on Orange Slice: Teacher Rubric and accompanying Student Rubric (students can rate peer's work).