https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers en-us 2022-10-31 08:55:31 UTC 2023-05-23 06:44:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bb.png kadams_daa https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2363093145 Do your slideshows need some sprucing?
Looking for EASY and FAST ways to increase student engagement? This 3 minute video will give you 4 simple tips to make your life easier AND make kids pay more attention to your lessons.

1. SlidesGo Slides Carnival and Slides Mania have templates so you can search for a fun theme, plug in your info, and go!

2. Want to keep your kids on track? Embed a timer in your slideshow using youtube timer videos.

3. Kids love gifs. Giphy makes it easy to get kids laughing and interested in what you have to say. 

4. QR Codes- need the kids to get somewhere quickly? I will show you how easy it is to add a QR code to your slideshow. 

Email k.adams_daa@gemsedu.com with any questions or suggestions!]]> 2022-10-31 10:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2363093145 kadams_daa https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2484667841 Tired of Kahoot? Looking for something fresh? 
Quizziz helps you gather formative data on your students' understanding. 

Create your own or use one that already exists- this quick and easy activity will save you time AND get your kids engaged. 

Try it today!
https://quizizz.com/?lng=en

If you have any questions, email p.martin_daa@gemsedu.com]]> 2023-02-16 08:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2484667841 kadams_daa https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2590705049 Playposit allows you to easily embed questions into videos. 

This can help with:

1. Keeping students on task when watching a video for your class. 
2. Gathering formative data on how well the students understood the video. 
3. Reviewing students' knowledge or identifying their prior knowledge on a topic. 
4. Assessing students' analysis/evaluation skills. 

Try it today! https://go.playposit.com/

Questions can be emailed to m.yassin_daa@gemsedu.com]]> 2023-05-15 04:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2590705049 kadams_daa https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2597252048 Classkick can help make your life easier by:

- Allowing you to quickly and easily see what your students are completing for your class in real time
- Interacting with your students' work for quick and immediate feedback
- Collect formative data on what your students are struggling with so you can adjust future lessons accordingly
- Auto-mark feature allows you to make sure they understand while also making grading easier for you. 

Try it today! https://classkick.com/

For any questions, email v.raynor_daa@gemsedu.com ]]> 2023-05-19 05:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2597252048 kadams_daa https://padlet.com/kadams_daa/timesavers/wish/2597261395 Diigo can help make your life easier by: 

- Establishing routines for annotating their reading and increasing literacy habits
- Helping students organize their research
- Allowing you to quickly and easily track their progress when they are gathering sources

Try it today! https://www.diigo.com/ 

Let s.smith_daa@gemsedu.com know if you have any questions!

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