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Make a document Camera with your phone/ipad

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Make a document Camera with your phone/ipad

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Make a Document Camera Using Your Phone - Easy DIY Zoom Instructions

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Click the link below to SUBSCRIBE today! http://bit.ly/Subscribe_TeachersTech New videos every week. This video tutorial will show you how to use the new grading feature in the New Google Forms. Create quizzes in Google Forms and have students quickly see their results. Google Forms will mark the test you have created.

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great webinars and resources

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Creating and Color coding folders

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Organize Google Drive with Colors and Icons 🗂️

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Google Drive is fantastic for managing all of your files and folders. But you don't have to be bland and organize Drive by name only. Get creative and start adding colors to help you identify key folders. And don't stop there. Add emoji's and icons to differentiate your folders within Google Drive.

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"educational app" "seesaw app" "seesaw learning" "ed tech"

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To learn how Seesaw can work for your classroom, school, or whole district, visit: https://web.seesaw.me Questions? Visit help.seesaw.me Subscribe to our channel for free professional development, classroom inspiration, tutorials, and more!

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reduce adds and distractions

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Telehealth for school based practitioners with Miss. Jaime OT

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Teletherapy for school-based practitioners Teletherapy for school-based OT

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Practical tips and tricks for school-based Occupational and Physical therapists who are interested in learning more about teletherapy.

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Google Docs lets you use voice typing to dictate using your computer's microphone. It's great for people who suffer from a repetitive strain injury, or for those who just don't like typing. Here's how to use Voice Typing in Google Docs.

Note: Voice Typing is only available for use in Google Docs and the speaker notes of Google Slides, and only if you're using Google Chrome.

How to Use Voice Typing in Google Docs

The first thing you're going to want to do is to make sure you have a microphone installed and working.

Once your microphone is set up, fire up Chrome and head on over to Google Docs. Alternatively, from the address bar in Chrome, type docs.new to start a new document instantly.

Enabling Voice Typing

To activate Voice typing, click Tools > Voice Typing. You can also press Ctrl+Shift+S in Windows or Command+Shift+S in macOS.

A window with a microphone icon will appear; click on it when you're ready to dictate. You can move the tool out of the way by clicking and dragging the window wherever you want.

Note: The first time using Voice Typing, you'll need to grant Chrome permissions to use your microphone.

If Voice Typing doesn't automatically load your native tongue, click the three dots and then use the Language drop-down to select from over 100 languages and dialects.

Speak clearly in your normal volume and at your normal pace so the tool can understand what you're saying. Everything you say now appears in the body of your document. If it's having trouble understanding you, make sure you have selected the correct dialect in the languages menu.

Voice typing processes your voice in real-time. When you finish speaking, click the microphone again to stop listening.

Adding Punctuation

Voice typing even understands when you want to add punctuation to your document if you use these phrases:

So, for example, you could say "Dictating in Google Docs is easy and fun period You can even..."

Note: Punctuation only works in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Russian.

Using Voice Commands

Using voice typing doesn't end with the ability to type words and add punctuation. You can use it to edit and format text and paragraphs inside your document without having to click anything in the toolbar.

Note: Voice commands are only available in English for Google Docs; they are not available in Slides speaker notes. Both the account and document language must be English.

If you mess up and accidentally say something you want to be deleted, you can say "Delete" or "backspace" to remove the word before the cursor.

Here are some other useful commands to get you started being more productive and making the most out of Voice Typing:

Selecting text: Select [word, phrase, all, next line, next paragraph, next word, last word]"

Format your document: Apply Heading [1-6], apply normal text, Bold, italicize, italics, underline

Change font size: Decrease font size, increase font size, font size [6-400], make bigger, make smaller

Edit your document: Copy, cut, paste, delete [word or phrase], insert [table of contents, bookmark, equation, footer, header, page break]

Move around your document: Go to start/end of [line, paragraph, column, row, document], move to next/previous [character, word, page, column, heading, line, misspelling, paragraph, row]

The number of voice commands almost seems endless, and you can find a full list by clicking the question mark in the tool's window or by saying "Voice commands list."

When you've finished with your document and no longer want voice typing to pick up any of the words you're saying, say "Stop listening."

Voice Typing and speech-to-text have come a long way in recent years and with the number of features, commands, and greater accuracy, you could use it to type all your notes-or even a whole document.

Voice Typing also helps people who suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome or otherwise experience pain when typing. Once you've mastered all the commands, you may never have to use a keyboard or mouse when typing up a document again!

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Google Docs lets you use voice typing to dictate using your computer's microphone. It's great for people who suffer from a repetitive strain injury, or for those who just don't like typing. Here's how to use Voice Typing in Google Docs.

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Online Voice Recorder - Record Voice from the Microphone

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Using Emojis to support emerging readers in google classroom

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😋 Get Emoji - All Emojis to ✂️ Copy and 📋 Paste 👌

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Embedding images and videos into Google Slides

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How to Link Slides and Embed Videos in Google Slides: Everything in Google Slides

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Converting PDFs and Powerpoint files from TPT or from your own into everything

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Converting PDFs and Powerpoint files from TPT or from your own into everything

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Boom Cards 101 - How to Get Started on Boom Learning

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Tag your students' responses to IEP goal folders

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Using SeeSaw to share IEP Goal Progress & Staying Organized with Folders

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Webinars are a great way to learn how to use digital tools in your classroom!

Below are the webinars currently offered on-demand from Shake Up Learning.

NEW WEBINARS COMING SOON!

Learn why Slides is the most versatile tool in G Suite! In this webinar, I will show you why I call Google Slides the Swiss Army Knife of G Suite. Slides is much more than just a presentation tool. Learn how to use it as a collaboration and creation tool!

Available on-demand at the date and time that works for you!

Learn all about the Google Certification Options for Educators!

Getting Google Certified can be daunting and confusing, so I put together this free webinar on How to Get Google Certified!

I'll let you in on a secret. Becoming Google Certified was the BEST decision I ever made as an educator. It completely changed my career path, sky-rocketed my Google skills, transformed my classroom, and helped me connect with some of the most inspiring teachers in the world!

I want more educators to experience the professional growth that I have, and more importantly, I want to help you transform your classrooms and give students the skills they need for the future.

Available on-demand at the date and time that works for you!

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How to Use Bitmoji Classrooms in Google Classroom

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Welcome To GoNoodle! GoNoodle gets kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest, smartest, bestest selves. Join the party and get ready for a fun-filled day of dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling with GoNoodle. We post new videos every Sunday, Monday, and Thursdays!

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Making learning fun and simple! With billions of views, Super Simple Songs is a trusted resource for parents and teachers around the world. Our library of nursery rhymes, original songs, and animated videos are perfect for children between the ages of 1 and 8. Each video is carefully crafted to engage young viewers and make learning new concepts such as colors, counting, animals and more both fun and simple!
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Distance learning is HARD, and it is NOT the same as our beloved classrooms. We would all LOVE to be back in special learning environments with our students, but that may not happen this year. So I'm here with distant learning tips, tricks and ideas to make it easier for you and your kiddos. These tips will help you with any video conference platform you use. Zoom tips are at the end.

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Video Management Tips - Classroom management can be very challenging when you are not in the classroom so here are some strategies to help.

Set a password and security settings (and tell families NOT to share it with others or post it on social media)

Remind families and tell them what their child needs to bring with them (ex: notebook and markers, play dough, project, stuffed animal, project, or something related to your book/learning theme). Send a text or message via an app to families 15 minutes before it begins in case they forgot.

Use visuals (listen and talk) GRAB THE FREEBIE HERE

Predictable schedule with visuals- Just as you do in your real classroom, construct a predictable routine for your students during distance learning. GRAB THE FREEBIE HERE. My schedule is simple as you can see on my paint stick visual schedule below: hello, message of the day, book, activity, song, goodbye. I use the activity card because it can represent so many things.

Make it interactive (as best you can)- Do a read aloud, fingerplays, sing songs, sitting movement games, syllable games, rhyming games, name games/songs, write together (they write in their journal/paper while you write), message of the day, simple directed drawings, fine motor journal activities, dance party, freeze dance, playdough challenges (have kids bring playdough and make things with playdough together), what's missing game, mystery bag games (hide something and give clues with letters, numbers, objects), virtual show and tell, or virtual show and share (share a project, drawing, or something they created or did).

Make it short (mine are about 30 minutes)- You know your students and their attention span best so plan a length that is appropriate for your students.

Shy students- You may have students who do not want to be on camera, and that is ok. They can turn their camera off or just sit to the side that way they can see and hear you but not be on video. They may sneak in view once they are comfortable. You may need to chat with the family so they know not to force them on video and explain that there is an option to turn off their camera.

Same time and day each week- This is huge! Once you find a day(s) and time that works for you and your families, make it the same each week. Most families are now working from home, have huge amounts of anxiety, going through financial challenges, and now teaching their kids each with their own Zoom meetings. Families are beyond overwhelmed right now; we all are. Make it the same each week so they can put it on the calendar making it easier to remember. Tell families to set a weekly alarm on their phone to remind them of the meeting.

Say each child's name- It may sound silly, but I make it a point to say each student's name as much as I can. I say hello to each student, and I say goodbye to each student. It's a simple way to show I care about each of them.

Virtual Classroom Rules- I just created a one page Virtual Classroom Rules Poster that you can use!

Random Things to Help

Make sure your technology is charged and/or plugged in. You don't want to lose power while you are teaching virtually.

Sit by a window or use a light ring for extra bright light (or just use the beauty filer). I have this light mini tabletop ring.

Position the computer or your phone (landscape view) at your level or higher. Put books under your laptop. Angle it so it is looking down slightly which is a much more appealing angle than looking up at your chin or up your nose.

Before you do a read aloud, check the publisher's policies HERE.

Prep your things just like you would at school. Make a mini lesson plan, have it next to you, have your supplies next to you, and if you are using a stereo or Alexa have it next to you.

Have your phone next to you, in case you need to find various things, show families an app, etc.

GIVE YOURSELF GRACE! It will get easier each time you do it. Trust me, I felt the same way when I started doing FB lives and video too, and I still get nervous 3 years later.

Practice once and do a meeting by yourself just so you can get used to being on video and reading on video.

Families will need to download the Zoom software or app to their device before the meeting. It's quick and takes only a few minutes.

Grab the Distance Learning FREEBIE HERE.
Zoom Tech Tips (if you can use your computer or laptop so you have more features)

Practice with friends or family to help you get used to the program.

Check out this simple tutorial HERE if you need help setting it up.

BEFORE the Meeting (when scheduling the meeting)

add a profile picture

set a password to make sure your meeting is secure

video ON (both host and participant)

audio BOTH

turn OFF allow participants to enter before host

MUTE participants upon entry (in case a student joins in late, and you are doing an activity or reading a book)

schedule the meetings

In Settings

turn private chat OFF

turn screen share for users OFF

START of Meeting

Screen Flip - MUST DO! Do this at the start of every meeting so things are not reversed for your students.

Beauty filter - I mean how amazing is this, and who doesn't like like flawless skin?!

CLICK - arrow at the bottom, video settings, uncheck mirror my screen, check touch up my appearance

Virtual background - Upload a photo of your classroom or somewhere fun! (For me, I only had to set it once and every time after it was always there.)
CLICK - arrow at the bottom, virtual background, upload photo or click on photo you want to use

Switch to "gallery view" so students can see everyone at once. It's in the top right corner. If you switch to "speaker mode", it will make the person who is talking visible in full screen mode.

Manage participants! Click the people button and a list of participants will appear on the right.

Mute or Unmute ALL by clicking the mute all or unmute all button at the bottom of the participant tab.

Mute or Unmute ONE AT A TIME by clicking on an individual's mic.

Keep this open during the meeting to make it easy to manage your students' mics.

During the Meeting
Something to keep in mind: Zoom meetings are very bittersweet for me and hard on me emotionally. I see my kids and they can see me but it's just not the same. My heart just breaks after the call because I can tell they miss school too. I'm hoping it will get easier.

I hope this helps as we all switch to teaching remotely and virtually. Please share if you have a tip, trick, or suggestion you think I need to add to this list. You can tag me in the Pocket of Preschool Facebook Group. We are all in this together friends.

There are now MORE Distance Learning Home Packs! Grab the Distance Home Learning Bundle and save! If you want to send home activities for your families to do, check out my helpful resources below. You can share these via email or on a secure school site.

If you need ideas for distance learning activities, check out this post.

If you are able to make Home Learning Bags, check out this post for ideas!

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Your New Classroom: Distance Learning and Zoom Tips (Freebies Too)

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Distance learning is HARD, and it is NOT the same as our beloved classrooms. We would all LOVE to be back in special learning environments with our students, but that may not happen this year. So I'm here with distant learning tips, tricks and ideas to make it easier for you and your kiddos.

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The OT Tool Box helps with flow of session

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Executive Functioning Skills· Occupational Therapy

Helping kids become more more self aware is a skill that can help with emotional regulation, goals, executive functioning skills, goal achievement, and so much more. Today, I've got self-awareness activities for kids in the form of a free Google slide deck. This is a powerful social emotional ... Read More about Self Awareness Activities Slide Deck

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Executive Functioning Skills· Occupational Therapy Helping kids become more more self aware is a skill that can help with emotional regulation, goals, executive functioning skills, goal achievement, and so much more. Today, I've got self-awareness activities for kids in the form of a free Google slide deck.

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Healthy screentime for 21st Century kids! - Cosmic Kids Yoga

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More than a million kids do yoga, mindfulness and relaxation with Jaime on the Cosmic Kids YouTube Channel. Parents and teachers report significant improvements in self-regulation, focus and empathy. But the videos are BRILLIANT FUN so kids love doing them! Find out how our yoga adventures meet physical activity guidelines here.

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Pink Oatmeal provides you with ideas and resources to easily implement movement breaks, kids yoga, gross motor, and fine motor with the kids you work with!