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Getting the most out of Google Classroom

Don't forget the TOPIC!

Be sure to use the "topic" drop down box on the assignment or announcement option. The topic will organize the items in your classroom so students can access groups of assignments easily.

The topic list is located on the left-hand side column in the classroom.

Use Your Teacher iPad to Post to Your Classroom

Parent / Guardian Email Invite

Parents will receive an email from you once you add their email to your classroom.

T-TESS Documentation & Artifacts

1.2 Uses formal / informal methods to measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction.

Use the threaded discussion option

Attach Google Forms for assessment data

1.4 Plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher-order thinking, persistence and achievement.

Self-paced digital lessons (24/7 access to resources)

Assign resources to individuals or groups of students.

Return feature with comments (digital documentation of communication).

2.3 Teacher clearly and accurately communicates to support persistence, deeper learning and effective effort.

Email feature to communicate deadlines.

Use assignment feature to set due dates to communicate deadlines.

Student assignment dashboard provides message feature & documentation of support.

2.4 Teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods and techniques to diverse students' needs.

Individual or group assignments based on assessment & needs.

4.4 Teacher demonstrates leadership with students, colleagues, and community members in the school, district, and community through effective communication and outreach.

Add parent email addresses to the classroom and parents will receive a daily / weekly digest of lessons and activities.
T-TESS Rubric
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Getting the most out of Google Classroom Be sure to use the "topic" drop down box on the assignment or announcement option. The topic will organize the items in your classroom so students can access groups of assignments easily. The topic list is located on the left-hand side column in the classroom.

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Communication with Campus Leadership

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Connally | Jones | Jordan | Rayburn | Zachry

FIRST ANNUAL - Animation Challenge

Jordan MS vs Rayburn MS

Mrs. McCarthy & Ms. Brown have teamed up to challenge their computer literacy classes to an "animation off". The kids were given 4 holiday inspired story starters and the students were tasked to create a unique animated short story using PowerPoint or Scratch.
T-Tess Connection: The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher -order thinking, persistence and achievement. (Activities Dimension 1.4)
The teacher demonstrates leadership with students, colleagues, and community members in the school, district and community through effective communication and outreach. (School Community Involvement Dimension 4.4)

Honorable Mention & Fan Favorite

Academic Vocabulary & Collaboration in Science

Teachers are using Quizlet Live to build academic vocabulary and provide opportunities for students to collaborate. A few great examples of the teacher leading a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners.

(T-Tess Connection: Classroom Culture Dimension 3.3).

Jones MS - Science Department Diana Martinez (pictured)

Zachry MS - Science Department Mark Sonnen (video link below)

ELA Engaging 21st Century Learners

Math, Art, & ELLs using Google Classroom

More on Digital Portfolios

T-Tess Connection:

Teaching Research Skills

The Energy Resource Debate at Jordan MS. Check out how we used Google Classroom and Slides to help students conduct research on the energy crisis using a variety of digital resources via the Digital Resource Site created by C&I MS Science. (Linked Below)

ELA students at Rayburn MS using Google Classroom & Google Doc Add-ons like voice dictation, explore resource, citation generator, and Google Drawings to create their own poetry after researching a variety of poets!

Anna Sexton, M.Ed

MS Academic Technology Coach

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Connally | Jones | Jordan | Rayburn | Zachry Jordan MS vs Rayburn MS Mrs. McCarthy & Ms. Brown have teamed up to challenge their computer literacy classes to an "animation off". The kids were given 4 holiday inspired story starters and the students were tasked to create a unique animated short story using PowerPoint or Scratch.

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Instructional Strategies in updates with Smore

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Instructional Strategies in updates with Smore