Chrome Quick Tip – Omni Box Search

Did you know that you can search within a site from right from the Omni Box in chrome, without adding an extension?  Hereʻs how…

  • Go to site that youʻve visited before, like Screen Shot 2016-03-30 at 1.15.10 PMwehewehe.org or amazon.com, by typing the web address in the omnibox.
  • Once the address is entered, hit the “tab” button on your Screen Shot 2016-03-30 at 1.16.20 PMkeyboard & type in a search term, then hit “enter”.
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EdTechTeam Teacher Leader Certificate Program

The EdTechTeam is at it again, with another great PD opportunity for teachers.  A 12 week, online cohort, where teachers can earn 6 graduate credits from Adams State University and a Teacher Leader Certificate will run from June – August, 2016.  Spaces are limited & the last cohort sold out.

The 6 courses offered during the 12 week program include:

  • Global Collaboration and Community
  • Project Based Learning
  • Flipped Learning
  • Visual Literacy
  • Assessment 
  • Redesigning the Learning Space

Click here to register & reserve your space.

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4 Thought Provoking Tools for Persuasive & Argumentative Writing

I just came across this article with four resource sites that look great for adding thought provoking discussion to classes. Whatʻs nice is that some of the sites provide information from unbiased sources on controversial issues that give readers both sides of the story. Another site listed was created by young people who are interested in addressing global concerns such as injustice, poverty and the environment. Check it out.

https://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/11/17/4-Thought-Provoking-Tools-for-Persuasive-and-Argumentative-Writing.aspx?Page=2

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Sometimes the concept of teaching students about digital citizenship can be overwhelming.  Thereʻs a lot to learn as we strive to keep our kids safe.  This article is a good starting point with links to some great resources.  Click on the link below to get started.

10 Things to Teach about Global Digital Citizenship

 

 

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Hereʻs a great collection of educational video resources found on YouTube, 197 YouTube Educational Channels You Should Know About.  With 197 Channels, you should find just about anything youʻre looking for to implement into your curriculum. Categories range from General with favorites like Kahn Academy & TedX Ed to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Arts, Languages, and University Channels.  Youʻd be hard pressed to not find something that you could use in your core content class.

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Click here to view the article with resource links.  Donʻt forget to bookmark it!

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