Canvas "No Submission" Assignment VS Calendar Event

If students are not turning in their work through Canvas, it is recommended to use a Calendar Event instead of an Assignment with "No Submission". See the table below for details.

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Originality Checker and Course Kit in Canvas

As I learn more about Course Kit in Canvas I'll share it with you.
Google recently released Originality Checker for Google Classroom and for their new Course Kit LTI in Canvas. If you're interested in using it, check out this video: 

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YouTube Brand Accounts

If you or your students have issues accessing YouTube because of a past brand account, please check out this document put together by staff in NorthWest ISD. It explains what is going on and gives directions to help clear it up!
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How well do you know Chromebooks?

Really. How well do you think you know chromebooks? Can you scroll without using the scroll bar? Can you locate files after they're downloaded? These questions and more are part of this Chromebook Quiz for Students. I recommend you give it a try yourself!
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EduTwitter- Search for Educators on Twitter

I recently ran across this awesome list of educators on Twitter - EduTwitter.org! You can search by specialism (like subject area) and by the number of followers or tweets. I recommend you take a look and see if there's someone in your area that you could be following to expand your PLN!

40 Teacher Facebook Pages You Should Follow Today

This post "40 Teacher Facebook Pages You Should Follow Today" was updated in June. Check out the list and see who is worth following in your content area!

Getting to know your chromebook

Please check out this post from Holly Clark titled Getting to know your chromebook. There are TONS of great tips here!

Canvas Cheat Sheet

As you become more comfortable with Canvas, please see this cheat sheet for additional features that are available. 

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Mars 2020 or bust!

My name is going on board with NASA's Mars 2020 Rover heading to the red planet. Your name can go too! Submit your name by Sept. 30, 2019, and fly along! #JustForFun #Mars2020 
Read more: https://mars.nasa.gov/participate/send-your-name/mars2020 

Use Google Files Offline

Google Docs, Slides, & Sheets have had an offline mode for several years. Recently Google announced some coming changes to their offline access. Read more.