Quizzes in Google Forms

In the past there has been this awesome add-on called, Flubaroo, to create self-grading quizzes in Google Forms. Now Google has added that feature to their Forms.

This feature can be used as an exit ticket or a formative assessment. It also immediately sends feedback to the teacher. The teacher can view data from the entire class or by individual. 

Here's how easy it is to set up a quiz.

If you have tried Google Quizzes, let us know how you like it!

Back to School 2016

How do you get ready to go back to school? We are on a modified year-round school calendar, so teachers go back July 27st! #yikes

As I prep to go back, here are a few of my favorite ed tech tools!

1. Remind - This is a great tool to communicate with parents about what's going on, reminders for upcoming events and meetings.

2. Skype in the Classroom - I love bringing the world to my classroom. Skype allows you and your class to visit places you cannot, meet people from around the world and bring learning alive!

3. Google Classroom - I love Google Classroom as it allows you to begin the process of going paperless. We do not have that many devices in our school, but I try to have at least 1 assignment/week on Google Classroom. I also love how other applications, such as Discovery Education, integrate with Classroom and make it super easy to create assignments!

~Happy Learning~
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Twitter is More Than Just an App!

Twitter is more than just a social media app. Twitter is a great way to build a PLN or personal learning network. This allows you to collaborate with educators from all around the globe. Twitter is also a micro-blogging platform, which means you can share information in 140 characters or less. You can retweet ideas you wish to share and follow professionals who you are interested in their work.

Below are resources to help you get started with Twitter. Jump in and join us in learning with others!

Here are some other links to help!

• Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Twitter

• Beginner Guide to Twitter for Teachers
• Twitter 101 Guide
• Twitter 101 webinar with Matt Gomez
• 50 Way to Use Twitter in the Classroom

My Favorite Things for July 2016

This month I am loving Google Classroom. Not only does it provide a path to a paperless classroom but it also integrates well with several other applications and websites. 

I am a big user of Discovery Education as well as a DEN Star Educator. I can create assignments in Google Classroom directly from Discovery Education! 

I created a short screen cast to walk you through the simple process!

This is currently one of my favorite things to use in the classroom. I hope you found it helpful!

~Happy Learning~