Compass Learning is a program that has many different activities designed to help students with reading and math. Generally students in our district will have a pathway specific to their … Read More
Skype in the Classroom – A Free Virtual Connection Community!
Skype in the Classroom is an online community from Microsoft that provides free virtual field trips, guest speakers and class collaborations with other educators and professionals. As staff this year … Read More
Chromebook/Chromebase Shortcuts Every Teacher Should Know
Chromebooks and Chromebases are wonderful at allowing teachers and students to connect and work in this digital world. But, as with any medium, there is always something that will go … Read More
Setting up Zearn Math Auto Login for Students
Zearn Math is a web and tablet application that is tied directly to the Eureka/Engage NY math curriculum. Zearn allows teachers to set up classes so that they can monitor … Read More
Using Skype Online to Get Connected!
There are many ways to connect with others virtually; some are more complicated than others but two of the easiest to use in the classroom may be either Skype or … Read More
Breaking Out can help students “Break in” to content!
Breakouts are games designed to challenge student teamwork and problem-solving skills infused with lesson content. While this may sound daunting, it can actually be very beneficial for students to think … Read More
Let’s Get Clever!
Clever is a portal that allows students to sign into their school Google accounts and view a set dashboard. Depending on the grade of the student they have two options … Read More
Chrome Device Quick Tips for Troubleshooting
(Chromebooks, Chromebases, Cloud Ready Converted Chrome Devices) With more Chrome devices available in the classroom there are a few “issues” that can occur during their use. Here are a few … Read More
Uploading files to Office 365
The district has provided access for staff to Office 365. You can use this cloud-based product to create new Office files as well as upload and open files made from … Read More
Google Classroom – 2018 Updates!
At the start of the 2018-2019 school year Google Classroom got an update that has changed some of its past features. Many of the features are meant to assist with … Read More