https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n Professional Development Opportunity for Educators en-us 2017-06-03 15:22:20 UTC 2023-07-05 15:11:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175068310 1. Footnote is back in Google Docs!
2. Google Training Extension
3. 17 Things to try in 2017: Here's my to do list:
a. get Google certified
b. try out Cast for Education
c. join the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group

]]> 2017-06-03 15:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175068310 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175068922 1. blog.google.com - The Keyword - updates to Google
2. 12 tips to pass the Google Certification exam
3. I added Karly Moura, Matt Miller and GTeacherTribe on Twitter
4. You can do Google Expeditions with iPads, you don't have to have the Google Cardboard headset (yay!


]]> 2017-06-03 15:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175068922 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175069169 Google Training Extension Added to my Chrome]]> 2017-06-03 15:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175069169 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175070731 1. #learnalanguage
2. YouTube - "Minecraft Field Trips"
3. New Chromebooks options - stylus enabled Chromebooks, front facing camera, a few Android and Adobe apps - more creative capabilities for students 
4. Ideas for Google Sites - websites for parents, projects, ePortfolios]]> 2017-06-03 15:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175070731 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175072018 1. Google Voice Updates - one phone number for life
2. I added Carrie Baughcum on Twitter
3. "Not what the tool was designed for but what is was capable of" - transformation using Google Calendar]]> 2017-06-03 16:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175072018 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175073167 1. OMG! I share sketch notes all the time on Twitter, but never knew what it was called! I love them!  I just ordered my book on Amazon :)
2.  AnswerGarden is a minimalistic feedback tool
3. I added Sylvia Duckworth and Stacey Lindes on Twitter]]> 2017-06-03 16:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175073167 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175206728 Sylvia Duckworth]]> 2017-06-05 13:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175206728 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175208102 My Favorites from the Smack Down:
1. Awwapp.com
2. Gboard Keyboard
3. One Tab
4. Padlet
5. Google Cast
6. Genius Hour (20% time)
7. I will write a grant for TouchCast for my Multimedia and Webpage Design course
8. FlipGrid - video response tool - $65 a bit pricey... - 90 second responses
*I watched the Periscope version instead of the podcast*]]> 2017-06-05 13:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175208102 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175214243 1. I love unsplash.com! no more googling copyright free images :)
2. Start with apps that are age appropriate - I like Hour of Code
3. Understand that coding is not for everyone, but that is ok.  Students seem to enjoy the process of coding.
4. Fuzeplay.io - $99 - need to write a grant]]> 2017-06-05 13:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175214243 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224851 1. Teach digital citizenship FIRST
2. Create a class blog before letting them have access to the entire web
3. Student choice - give them prompts first, then later have them choose their own topics]]> 2017-06-05 14:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224851 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224915 1. $.99 - Tweech Me app - best money I ever spent! - I really like the chat schedule - video based app
2. Educators are taking over Twitter
3. Twitter Mentors ]]> 2017-06-05 14:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224915 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224984 1. 9 out of 10 parents want their kids to learn coding
2. Be confident - have the growth mindset
3. First things first-what do you want your kids to know about coding?
4. Several websites available that kids can work at their own pace:
a. code.org
b. www.gethopscotch.com
5. Coding Journals-reflective thinkers
6. Look at your current standards and see where you can fit in coding]]> 2017-06-05 14:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175224984 kmcpherson2 https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175226813 2017-06-05 15:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcpherson2/x7yp0hrnu54n/wish/175226813