PS 207K Teacher Q&A by CTSC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir Below you will find questions from the survey results. Please see responses below and feel free to use the commenting feature to answer to your colleagues. en-us 2020-05-13 16:12:07 UTC 2023-02-05 15:08:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Method to ensure students watch slides and videos posted before doing assignment ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570631487 We recommend the EdPuzzle app to create interactive videos for students. 
  • With EdPuzzle, you can add multiple choice/short answer questions to pre-existing videos or create your own screecasting videos. 
  • With the "no skip" feature, students have to watch the entirety of the video as well as answer the questions throughout it to complete the assignment. 
  • The multiple-choice questions can self-correct as well.
  • It also connects your Google Classroom roster
  • For this to work with Slides, you would have to record a screencasting video of the slides and then plug in questions using the EdPuzzle app
For more information about the app or if you're interested in trying it, please book a 1:1 session with us. Click here for our appointment slots. 
]]> 2020-05-13 16:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570631487 Method to return an "ungraded" assignment that was not completed but was turned in by student ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570631918 In your Google Classroom grade book, you can return an assignment without a grade. Click the green "Return" button and students will receive their assignment again with the opportunity to resubmit. They are notified via email.

We recommend leaving comments and feedback before returning the assignment for students to see what they need to complete.]]> 2020-05-13 16:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570631918 Ability to have students working in groups to mirror normal classroom collaboration ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570632815 There are apps that can help foster student collaboration:
  • Padlet - students can contribute to a Padlet as a class or small group
  • Zoom - the breakout room feature allows students to go into small room groups and discuss/work together while the teacher visits each room
  • Nearpod - has a collaboration board similar to Padlet and comments can be moderated 
  • Google Slides/Docs - students can work on the same Google Doc/Slides and give each other feedback using the comment feature. They can also assign tasks to each other by typing "@studentemail". The student tagged will receive a notification
]]> 2020-05-13 16:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570632815 How does the "question" option work in Google Classroom? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570633697 In Google Classroom, the "Question" option allows you to post a question for your students (or select students) that they can answer as a multiple choice or short answer.

It only allows one question to be asked (survey question, poll. attendance, etc.) and you can choose to show the summary results to students or not when creating the question.]]> 2020-05-13 16:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570633697 Need a tutorial on how to use Google Calendar ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570635131 Hi,
We would be happy to help you learn how to navigate Google Calendar. We invite you to book a 1:1 session with us to provide you with an overview and support any personalized goals you might have using Google Calendar.
- CTSC PD Team]]> 2020-05-13 16:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570635131 How to make a slide show for memory day on google slides and then put on Google classroom? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570649682 To help us understand how you would like to design your Google Slides presentation please book a 1:1 session with us by clicking here. We would be more than happy to show you how to add the following features:
  • theme
  • Google images
  • videos
  • text boxes
  • and MORE!
As well as show you how to share your presentation with students and families.

]]> 2020-05-13 16:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570649682 How to add music to a Google Slide? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570651752 To add music you should have the music file already saved as an .mp3 on your computer and then upload it to your Google Drive. Otherwise, you can record a song using speakpipe.com/voice-recorder. See document attached for adding voice audio/music to Google Slides.]]> 2020-05-13 16:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570651752 How to better support an ELL student ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570661493 Translator on Google Slides
During our live session we will be demonstrating how to use a Translator "Add-on" in Google Slides to add this accommodation for your ELL students.

Audio in Google Slides
Recording instructions on slides may be helpful for your ELL students. Click here to follow step-by-step instructions.

Flipgrid - Allows students to express themselves through multiple ways. Click here for ideas for how to use the app with ELL students. Flipgrid will also read the instructions in each assignment for students.

Screencasting apps- Allow you to to teach a lesson by recording your screen with accommodations your students might need. (e.g. repetition, visuals, additional scaffolds). We will be covering these in our live sessions.]]> 2020-05-13 16:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570661493 Whiteboard type activities and creating google slides that are interactive ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570662821 There are several apps that have a Whiteboard feature:]]> 2020-05-13 16:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/570662821 How can students upload or respond to an assignment with a drawing that shows their thinking? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572639973
  • There are apps like Flipgrid where students can record a video and also use the whiteboard feature in the app. Please see video below.
  • Students can also create a drawing of their work on a pice of paper and upload a photo to an assignment. Click here for step-by-step directions to do this using an iPad and a smartphone. 
  • Students can use the drawing feature on Padlet.
    • ]]>     2020-05-14 13:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572639973     Is there a way to be notified when student work is turned in late? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572644872
  • Click on the hamburger menu on the upper left hand corner. It looks like 3 lines. 
  • Click "Settings" at the bottom. 
  • Be sure to enable the setting, "Late submissions of student work" under Classes You Teach. 
    • Please watch video for step-by-step directions. 
    ]]>     2020-05-14 13:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572644872     Can there be a discussion board specifically for questions to limit off topic conversations? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572826751 Currently, there is not a platform to filter questions or conversations that are not off topic. However, using a platform like Padlet allows students to organize their thoughts or work within columns already created by teacher. On Padlet, you can turn off the comment feature if you only want students to post and not interact with each other's work.]]> 2020-05-14 14:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572826751 I would like to be able to show math work on a whiteboard, as I'm hosting a Meet ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572827989 If you want to be able to see your students at the same time, you can join the meeting with a second device. There are several websites an apps you can use as a whiteboard feature. Click the links below to explore them.]]> 2020-05-14 14:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572827989 Is there a way to file student work so that I can see all work submitted by one student? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572829761 Under the Grades tab in Google Classroom, instead of clicking each assignment. Click on a student's name on the left hand side. You will be able to see all: turned in work, graded work, and missing work for that student. See photo below.]]> 2020-05-14 14:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572829761 Is there a way to make taking attendance more efficient? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572834166 There are a wide variety of ways to take attendance. One way is to create a "Question" as an assignment in Google Classroom. The question could be: "Attendance 05.15.2020", students can answer a multiple choice question with one option - "I am here" and submit daily. Please watch video below for step-by-step.]]> 2020-05-14 14:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572834166 Simplifying for students when they complete work to not always have to hit turn in to show they have completed assignments ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572836242 Unfortunately, the way Google Classroom is set up students have to click the Turn in button or Mark as done button. However, there may be other apps where students can submit work such as Nearpod, Peardeck, or Flipgrid. We will be covering some of these in our live session.

    In addition, please feel free to book a 1:1 session with us to brainstorm alternative ways to support your students. Click here to book a session.]]>     2020-05-14 14:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572836242     Is there a way I can see what students see on their Google Classrooms so I can help them when they are stuck? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572837813 There is no "student mode" on Google Classroom to get to see what they see. We recommend creating a demo student account, and adding this account to your classroom so you can log in as a student. You can also create a demo class among colleagues.

    Alternatively, if your students have a generic password you can log in as a student to see their view.]]>     2020-05-14 14:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572837813     Some students cannot see the comments that have been left in their docs for improvement. ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572844329 This may be an issue depending on the device they are using. Since the Google Classroom app could look slightly different. It may also depend on the type of document it is. Generally, all teacher comments are on the right hand side of a Google Doc or Google Slide. 

    It may be helpful for students and families to see a video tutorial created by their teacher to see where to find comments and feedback on assignments. We recommend the use of screencasting apps to do so. We will be covering some of these during our live session today:
    Screencasting apps]]>     2020-05-14 14:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572844329     Is there any way to make work submission easier, since I work with 6 year olds? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572846263 Allowing students to submit photos as student work is one of the simplest ways for parents to help their students. Attached is a Google Slides Presentation in English/Spanish showing parents how to attach a photo as an assignment using an iPad and a smartphone.]]> 2020-05-14 14:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572846263 Should I be using the editing suggestions on docs with grade 2? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572848586 For younger grades, this feature may not be as easy for them to use.  They would need to know where to find the comments and what the highlights mean on a Google doc.

    Have you tried giving other forms of feedback? Such as a video for students or an audio message? This doesn't have to be done for every assignment but perhaps the most important ones or only once per week for each student. We can brainstorm more options with you in a 1:1 session that will help us better understand how we can support you.

    Please click here to schedule an appointment with one of us.]]>     2020-05-14 14:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572848586     Occasionally students cannot write on the google docs page that I attach to assignment. How can I have every worksheet in google docs able to be edited by each student? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572850736 This may be an issue to troubleshoot together in a 1:1 session. It may be that your students are using mobile devices to access their assignment (if they do not use the Google Doc app--their docs turn into PDF documents making it sometimes difficult to edit).

    Please feel free to follow-up with more details about this issue you're experiencing by booking a 1:1 session with us. Click here!]]>     2020-05-14 14:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572850736     I would like to know about some apps and advance features that integrate with and complement classroom. Apps that others have used that and have had success with to create interactive assignment and group projects. ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572852126 Some of the apps listed below will be covered in our live session. Please click the links to learn more about each app. If you'd like to learn more about one of them please book a 1:1 session with us.]]> 2020-05-14 14:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572852126 How do you assign different forms for different students? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572853722 To assign different forms you have to create each form that you want to assign. Then when you go to create an assignment on Google Classroom:
    1. Click the add button on the bottom and attach the Google Form you want to assign
    2. Select the students you want to assign it to under "All students" on the right-hand side
    3. Click "Assign"
    4. Repeat steps 1-3 to assign each Google Form per student or groups of students
    ]]>     2020-05-14 14:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572853722     I still need assistance on creating Google Forms. ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572855452 Hi,
    We would be happy to help you in a 1:1 session to better understand how we can support you using Google Forms. Please click here to book a session with us. We look forward to working with you!
    - CTSC PD Team]]>     2020-05-14 14:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572855452     How do I make a comment bank to provide common feedback/reminders to students? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572858811 This is a feature found when you are grading individual student work. Please watch the video below as a short tutorial and feel free to reach out with any questions!]]> 2020-05-14 14:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572858811 Is there a way to archive the old assignments but still have access to them? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572859517 Unfortunately there is no option to archive individual assignments in Google Classroom right now. However, there is a way to work around this so they are saved elsewhere for future use. 
    1. Create a new Google Classroom with no students in it. 
    2. Reuse the posts from the existing class into the empty class. Now they are archived here for future use. 
    3. Delete the original assignments in your current Google Classroom. 
    Please feel free to book a 1:1 session with us to help you through this process step-by-step.
    ]]>     2020-05-14 14:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572859517     Creating editable documents. ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572860502 This will be demonstrated in the live session.]]> 2020-05-14 14:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572860502 How to post assignments to individual students ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572867930 When creating an assignment, you can choose to assign it to "All students" or select students by clicking the drop down arrow and deselecting/selecting the students you need. If you would like each student to have a copy of a Google Doc or Google Slides Presentation for them to work on, be sure to click "Make a copy for each student" for each student to receive their own attachment. ]]> 2020-05-14 14:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572867930 How much work is TOO much? How should instruction be scaled when student technology availability and fluency is an issue? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572869036 Some general considerations for remote learning, keep in mind that what we could accomplish in one day in our classrooms may now have to be covered in a span of 1-3 remote learning days. Consider including options for synchronous (live teaching) and asynchronous (student-paced) learning opportunities. ]]> 2020-05-14 14:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572869036 What can be used to make math documents that students can write on computers? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572869768 Take a screenshot of the PDF or handout to create an image, upload it to Nearpod or Peardeck so students can write on it. Alternatively, we will be showing you how to turn a PDF document into an assignment that students can edit in our live session.]]> 2020-05-14 14:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572869768 Is there a way to check if student reads comments or emails? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572870611 Unfortunately, there is no way to track if a student has read their emails. For comments, if you use the commenting feature in a Google Doc or Slides-- after reading your feedback students can mark it as "Resolved". You would receive an email when a student has resolved your comments.]]> 2020-05-14 14:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572870611 What extensions or apps are available to make Social Studies on Google Classroom more engaging? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572871343 The apps that we recommend are not specific to any content area, they can all be used for social studies content. Depending on whether you are teaching live lessons (synchronous) or student-paced lessons (asynchronous), the apps may be used differently. Most of the apps listed below will be covered in our live session. Please book a 1:1 session with us if you'd like us to brainstorm with you how to use them in your content area.]]> 2020-05-14 14:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572871343 How do I comment on the actual student work, not just in the private comment box to provide feedback? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572872064 When looking at student work in Google Classroom, if it's a photo that has been upload you can click directly on the photo and highlight the parts you would like to add feedback to. Then a comment box will pop up, here is where you can add your comments. See photo below of a 7th grader's drawing of something they wish they could attend during this pandemic.]]> 2020-05-14 14:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572872064 I'd like to know more about the "return" feature? Is that for work that is receiving a final grade? Work that needs revision, etc. ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572873868 You can return an assignment with or without a grade. 
    1. Click on the assignment
    2. Provide feedback
    3. Provide a grade
    4. Click "Return"
    Once you return an assignment they will receive an email that you have graded their work. 

    Students then have the option to read feedback and resubmit their work. You decide to change their grade after resubmitting or not. **Alternatively, after you "Return" an assignment students do not have to edit their work again or resubmit.
    ]]>     2020-05-14 14:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572873868     What other uses does Google Forms have besides a straight forward quiz? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572874665
  • opinion surveys
  • quick poll
  • late work submissions (students can attach their work and you can get notified)
  • sign-up for conferences
  • your own lesson plans
  • daily check-ins with students
  • exit ticket/bell ringer
  • rubrics
  • logs (exercise, reading, nutrition)
  • answer with an image
  • students can make their own form
    • ]]>     2020-05-14 14:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572874665     How do you view the Google form without having to look through your email for a shared document? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572878431 When a Google Form is shared with you, you can find it in your Google Drive. It will be under the "Shared with me" tab on the left hand side. If you add it to your drive, it''ll be easier to locate. ]]> 2020-05-14 14:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/572878431 I am interested in how general office hours could be arranged so that students can speak to me one on one without other students joining ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/573405036 You can use Google Calendar to schedule individual appointments with your students using separate Google Meet links.  To do this

    1. Go to your Google Calendar and create an event.  
    2. Click "More Options"
    3. Click "Add Google Meet Video Conferencing" to add a unique Google Meet link for this session.
    4. To invite the student, you can add their email as a guest and they will get an email notification or (if student emails are turned off or it is not your practice to use email), you can copy the Google Meet link and send it to the individual student (by clicking the drop down arrow next to All Students and selecting the student) as an Announcement in Google Classroom. ]]>     2020-05-14 18:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/573405036     Is it possible to see students while I am sharing my screen/can I monitor chat while presenting? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/573430644 If you split your screen (divide your window in half with what you are presenting on one half and your Google Meet window on the other), you can then choose to present just the window that houses your presentation (Present Now > A window > select the window with your presentation).  Your students will then be able to see your presentation and you will be able to see both them (and the chat) and the presentation.

    There is an Google Chrome Extension called Tab Scissors that can help you easily split your screen.

    If you have more than one device, you can also join the Meet session from two devices to monitor students from one device while sharing your screen on the other. ]]>     2020-05-14 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/573430644     How can you track Google Meet attendance? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574163350 There is a Chrome Extension called Meet Attendance that you can use to track attendance in Google Meet. There are some quirks to this extension but it will allow you to populate students' names in a Google Sheet by "running" the extension once all students are present.]]> 2020-05-15 03:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574163350 How do you schedule a meeting in advance? with individuals? with an entire class? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574165807 If you are having a meeting at a certain time with your entire class, we recommend generating the Google Meet link from within Google Classroom and sharing it as an assignment that posts at a given time.

    1. Go into your Google Classroom and click the "Settings" gear wheel in the upper right hand corner.
    2. Scroll down to General and you will see a Meet logo.  Click the down arrow next to the Meet link and click reset.  Make sure that the link is not visible to students.
    3. To schedule the Meet session, copy that new link and paste it in an assignment that is scheduled to post just a few minutes before the time of your meeting. 

    For scheduling meetings with individuals, see the post below about arranging office hours. ]]>     2020-05-15 03:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574165807     How do I create a sign in sheet with the parent for PTC's? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574169903 We use a Google Doc with a table (the one you signed in on) for all of our sessions and share the link with attendees to ask them to fill in the rows.  You could do something similar for parent teacher conferences.  

    You could also create a Google Form that you ask parents to fill out with questions for their name, their student's name, the date and time of the conference, etc. ]]>     2020-05-15 03:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574169903     Is there a way to not just to mute someone but to control when to unmute as well? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574173010 Right now, in Google Meet, the teacher can mute participants but unfortunately cannot mute them, they have to unmute themselves. ]]> 2020-05-15 03:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574173010 What is the best way to ensure audio quality? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574174593 This depends on the device from which you are sharing something with sound.  The addition of "Share a Chrome tab" that was added at the end of April and is intended to support the sharing of higher quality video and audio content. 

    See a blog post about the update here.]]>     2020-05-15 03:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574174593     How do we engage students to respond in real time (other than "mandating") during lessons and during informal "chat" sessions? Is there a way to "record" responses? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574176812 One suggestion is to provide students with context and discussion questions for the live session in advance so that students can practice and prepare.  This may reduce anxiety in sessions and allow students (and families) to have a clear understanding of what is expected of them.  You might also consider setting an expectation that students participate ____ times in a session - and that can either be out loud or in the chat - and that can count as a participation grade. 

    Between recording the session in Google Meet and copying and pasting the dialogue in the chat, you can have a record of student participation. ]]>     2020-05-15 03:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574176812     Is there or can there be a more interactive screen where all students select an answer instead of relying on one to share an answer? Kind of like Plickers maybe? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574180189 Some tool suggestions to try: ]]> 2020-05-15 03:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574180189 Is there a way to play a game with the students; for instance a Kahoot game for a math review? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574182624 Kahoot can definitely work for this!  You may also want to try Quizizz or the "Time to Climb" feature in Nearpod. ]]> 2020-05-15 03:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574182624 Is there a way to exit students from the meeting when it is done so that teachers can speak with certain students if necessary? (Sometimes when tell them they can leave they purposely stay) ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574183523 As the meeting creator, you can remove students from a Google Meet session by clicking on People in the upper right hand corner, clicking on the student(s) you want to remove, and clicking the (-) button that says "Remove" when you hover over it. ]]> 2020-05-15 03:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574183523 Can we send email reminders to students about Meets? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574186773 Yes, if your email is turned on, you can send students an email and provide them with the link for the upcoming Meet session.

    Alternatively, you can post an Announcement in Stream or post an Assignment/Material in Google Classroom with the link as well. ]]>     2020-05-15 03:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574186773     What does teaching a live math lesson look like? ctsc_tc https://padlet.com/ctsc_tc/5a0x0v5vgx2dotir/wish/574190994 Some suggestions for interactivity in live math lessons:
    • Use the Nearpod to allow students to interact with lessons created in Google Slides.  Features like the "draw it" slide can allow students to write their answers, draw directly on figures, and more. 
    • Share a whiteboard (see suggestions in a post below) to model problem solving.
    • Have students watch a recorded screencast video of you providing direct instruction in advance of the Meet session and then engage them in practice problems during the live session using something like Quizizz, Kahoot, or another tool.
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