CHS Exbooo

Mark your calendars now for the 2015 Library & Technology Exbooo (Expo) in collaboration with the LOTE & Fine Arts October Social!

Watch the VideoTrailer.

Add topic suggestions to the AnswerGarden.

Link for online version of the flyer with active hyperlinks.

On Friday, October 30^th, stop by the Library during your conference to…

… explore

… get a bite to eat

… sign up for door prizes!

See you there!

Lesson Technology Integration vs. Blended Learning

At a training last week I came across this video that beautifully explains the difference in and importance of Lesson Technology Integration and Blended Learning.

https://youtu.be/KD8AUfGsCKg

If you would like to talk about how Technology Integration and/or Blended Learning in your class, please see Penney Matos!

Write Music in Google Docs

I think this is so cool! You can write basic music in Google Documents with the VexTab Music Notation add-on. To read more about it, see what Richard Byrne of Free Tech 4 Teachers has to say here.

65 Things You Can Do in iOS 9 That You Couldn't Do in iOS 8

If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, check out 65 Things You Can Do in iOS 9 That You Couldn't Do in iOS 8. 

My favorites are the iPad options for Slide Over, Split View, and Picture-in-Picture at the bottom of the article. 

55 Google Tips to make this school year yours

Check out these 55 Google Tips to make this school year yours.

6 Strategies for Encouraging Critical Thinking

Take a minute to read Global Digital Citizen Foundation's article 6 Strategies for Encouraging Critical Thinking.

Best Practices for a Digital World

A "Best Practices for a Digital World" block has been added to all Student Learning Hub courses at Centennial HS. These tips will change every day.

Encourage your students to read these every time they log in!

If you run across any graphics, websites, etc. that would be good additions to the glossary it pulls from, send them to Penney Matos!

Graphite's Top Picks for Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

Common Sense Media's Graphite

Apps, Games, and Websites for Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

  

These products include skills-builders, practice tools, and writing communities, all of which help students -- especially those in middle and high school – understand the mechanics and art of crafting writing that communicates a point well.

Help... I'm out of storage on my iPhone!

Carroll ISD put together a great article full of suggestions on how to save space on your iPhone. 

Read the article

Android users, sorry, I don't have an article for you now but if I come across one I'll share!

Getting Started with Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts are a great way to quickly connect with others around the world. Staff in FISD is able to use the feature but students are not.

Check out Amy Mayer's video on Getting Started with Google Hangouts.

Use it for:

Collaborating with teachers in other buildings

Guest speakers

Check in with a homebound student