New School Year...
New Students...
New Portables...
New Opportunities...
New Teachers...
New Principal...
New Technology...
In my mind, I celebrate New Year’s Day on the first day of
school. It’s my new year. Time for resolutions;
time for new challenges. It’s much better than the traditional date (and
warmer too). So as we enter this ‘new year’, what will you change?
5 Things to Try In September
It’s free for educators! Use this site to
create multiple choice or free-response answer questions for your class.
Students can text or email their responses from their desk for immediate
feedback!
2. Moodle
Start a Moodle. Improve your Moodle. Delete
old Moodles (hint: change the name of your Moodle to DELETE ME)
3. Markbook Email
Collect student and parent email addresses
in Markbook. Then you will be able to communicate with both parents and
students—send mark updates; monthly classroom updates; test reminders etc.
4. Google Calendar
A Google calendar is a much better way to
manage class dates than the Moodle Calendar. It’s easier to use, can be
embedded into your Moodle and the public link can be sent to parents/guardians.
5. Powerpoint
Teaching a new course? This might be the year
to switch off the overhead machine and make the transition to LCD and PPT.
Never used PPT before? No worries….keep your eyes open for the TECH TUESDAY
workshop on PPT!
As we tell our students on the first day:
Don't be afraid! Try something new....and ask for help!!
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