Google's X Degrees of Separation - The Connection Between Artwork

Google has several different experiments in the works right now. One is their X Degrees of Separation where the user enters 2 artworks and Google finds a connection between them through other artworks. The purpose of X Degrees of Separation appears to be to show viewers how cultures can be connected through art. Each image that appears in the connections is linked to an individual page that will include a bit of information about the work.

Read more from Richard Byrne of Free Tech 4 Teachers. 

Differentiation with Google Classroom

https://youtu.be/uliV5SbOMX0

See this video for how you can use Google Classroom for differentiation by assigning different assignments, announcements, or questions to different students.

Econ Ed Link

It has been quite a while since I last looked at Econ Ed Link and in that time they have added more features and functionality. If you teach anything related to economics or finance, I recommend you check it out. 

Read more from Richard Byrne of Free Tech 4 Teachers. 

Math: EquatIO now includes graphing from Desmos

This article and the video above tell more about how EquatIO (formerly g(math)) and Desmos now work together. The EquatIO Chrome Extension allows users to easily add math equations and graphs into most Google things.

To access EquatIO, add the Chrome extension found here. Then open a Google Doc, Form, Sheets, Slide, or Drawing to use the extension. You may need to reboot the computer if it doesn't work correctly right away.

#BookSnaps

What is a #BookSnap? -- A BookSnap is simply a digital, visual representation used to annotate and share reflections of any excerpt of a book or text.

   

Examples ofBookSnaps

#BookSnaps on Twitter

Video: #BookSnaps in Google Drawing & Slides

Video: #BookSnaps with FREE PicCollage app (on our iPads)

Read more here.

Read morehere too.

If you’re interested in investigating this further, please let me know! I’m super excited about having a way for our students to share their learning with the world! (And it could be a great #communication or #creativity 5C badge… just throwing that in there.)

Choosing the Right Resume Format video

If you teach students about resumes, you may find this video helpful. 

Google's Science Journal App

Google’s Science Journal App looks to be a new and promising app. The students’ phone features limit the data that can be collected through it but it could be fun to see what they can do.

Check out this article talking about the app and read more on the app download pages for iTunes and Google Play.

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!

Google Add-ons for the Classroom

Richard Byrne at FreeTech4Teachers has created a great list of Google Add-ons that are helpful in the classroom. Take a look at his list to see what fits your needs and let me know if you have any questions!

Technology Integration ≠ Projects

Technology Integration does NOT mean projects. Technology Integration includes anything using technology to engage students in their learning or show what they have learned. It can include:

• collaborative note taking (during lectures, research, etc)
• sketchnoting 
• collaborative creation of work
• using a back channel during class (TodaysMeet)
• online discussion forums
• review materials (GooseChase, digital breakouts, etc.)
• student created tutorials or videos
• researching and evaluating sources
• flipped lessons
• extension activities
• remediation options
• and much more