Old Dog New Tech

In this episode I talk you through some video creation tools I tried out during the Emergency Remote Learning months. The links are below, you should check them out. Make sure you know what you need in a video creation tool, which is really determined by what your students need of course, but video creation can be difficult and the end product a disappointment. Check out the podcast and find out my struggles and successes and my go to video creation tool. Tools mentioned in this Podcast Screencastify Screencastomatic Loom Hippo video Awesome Screenshot Explain and Send Power Director KapWing YouTube

A few new updates and past thoughts about using Google Sites in your classroom.

I have been busy keeping in touch with my students, researching tech tools and developing content. This episode highlights the following tools that I have been using and suggest you give them a try. Audio creation Soundtrap Audacity Garage Band Screencast your content Screencastify Screencast-o-matic Loom Awesome Screenshot Explain and Send Video assessment EdPuzzle Playposit Google Forms

Developing, delivering and assessing online content requires careful of consideration many details. Here are 3 questions that will help with the process. What do you want the students to learn? What do you want the end product to be? Is this a time to try a new tool or use a tool you are comfortable with? Tech Tip or Integration idea- Communicate Email, Chat, Group post tools Backchat Channel Join me-Chrome Browser Zoom Screen share extension

I have been off the air for a couple of months and I have a line up of podcasts. I also have finally gotten “in the flow” so to speak, with the new teaching assignment I asked for and was given. Along with my HS music classes, I am teaching STEAM to gr. 3-5 using Project Lead The Way; a great curriculum with a lot of resources. I will talk more about that later. This podcast is about online resources that allow you to insert questions or audio content. You can create assignments or mini-lessons or you can have your students do the same. A great way to create a meaningful learning experience. Video is a great way to engage students. However, it can be even better for delivering content and assessing understanding. I have used several different tools to do this but find myself going back to one or two. I just got used to them, you should try out a few and see what would work for you and your students. Flipgrid Playposit EdPuzzle I did some research and found a few more tools. Richard Byrne, an awesome tech blogger and speaker (got to hear him at MACUL 2019), compiled the following list of tools. You can read his blog here. Here is a list, I have checked these out and they seem to offer not only some of the same features, but also the option to foster discussion in some cases. Spiral Vizia Moocnote Vialogues Tech treat- Nearpod add-on for Google Slides Create a slide presentation and insert interactive slides to check for understanding or engage. You present the slides through Nearpod’s site and information is from each time you present the content is stored on the Nearpod site. I have had great experiences using this tool. If you are 1:1 then this tool is a must for delivering interactive lessons.

The past few epidsodes have been about student engagement, but this episode is about my engagement. Each day I use the same tech tools, I have become more adept at using them as a result. I use about 3 pieces of online software and try to incorporate 1 or 2 tools as they apply to my teaching. This episode is about my regularly tech tools, whether on my phone or Chromebook. Here are my primary tools: Chrome Browser (Phone and Computer/Chromebook) Google Slides (Chromebook, but sometimes my phone)*I use a presentation remote extension...sometimes Google Keep (Phone mostly) Google Drive (Phone and Compter/Chromebook) You will want to try out using Keep. Take a pic on your phone using keep and add it to a Slide on your Computer/Chromebook. I like using this at the end of class for many reasons. This weeks tech treat has endless opportunities for students to learn about the environment. That is kind of a weak description really. Take some time and check out Google Arts and Culture’s Hidden Worlds of National Parks. The pictures are incredible and the information is awesome. Click the link, you won’t be disappointed. https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/parks

This episode is a continuation of sorts of episode 61 in that I am focusing on creating or increasing student engagement using Google Slides. The last episode, I looked at using Slides to deliver content or have students create a slide demonstrating their understanding of content. This time I want to cover the following points: Using slide links to enhance your slides Creating games or adventures Linking text boxes not text This weeks tech treat is one you can use to let students share their poster and rate others work. Your choices are many when using Padlet. My students have been engaged and deepened their understanding of content, as well as expanding their communication and creativity skills.

Engaging students is a challenge all educators face. No matter how perfect we think our lesson plan is, there always seems to be 1 or 2 students that are slow to get engaged in class. This episode is about using Google Slides to deliver content with or, better yet, have your students create an interactive poster. You might want to work with a tech savvy colleague or consult YouTube for some help videos for this activity, but you should be able to do it on your own as well if you are familiar with Google Slides. This is a great way to build empathy in young people and teach them some valuable tech skills. Tech treat this episode is Wizer.me--Create interactive online worksheets using this online tool.

I have been off the podcast for awhile and I have a few things to share about Google Sheets. Splitting text into two columns, flippity.net, and Google Forms are highlighted in this episode. Oh, and don't forget to share!!

In this episode, I look at (literally) the Triple E Framework for integrating tech into the classroom. Get ideas on how to determine if technology is the right tool to use for your lessons or how technology can enhance learning. I encourage you to click the links below and find out more, because this podcast is just a quick overview with a few of my personal applications. Triple E Framework website Tech treat video

I have had a great summer. You can probably tell because I have not been podcasting as regularly as I did during the school year. Well, I am sorry about that and I am not sorry about that. I traveled and took time for me. I kept reading articles and listening to podcasts but I noticed that things were slowing down a bit even for those who are the gurus of Ed Tech. There were new ideas introduced but mostly podcasts were focusing on pedagogy and using tools that have been available for awhile. If you are just getting into tech integration that is great but don’t think you are behind. You are not. This episode will focus on student needs assessment, ideas on how to find out where your students are at and where they want to go. I think the second part is so important and fosters an environment that could help develop other skills, like discussion and collaboration. Tools mentioned: Wakelet Padlet Survey Monkey Remind Flipgrid

Welcome to Season 2!! I discuss some tech free activities and thoughts on how to integrate tech in the process of building the collaboration skills of students. Thanks for listening and drop me an email or leave a review on iTunes. My email is olddognewtech10@gmail.com Tech tools in this episode: Glogster MyHistro Screencastify or WeVideo Google Sheets Canva Don't forget to check out the tools available in the tech you have used either personally or in class. It might add an exciting and engaging piece to your lesson

#1 Awesome Screenshot- Chrome browser extension. https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/. #2 Remove background. https://www.remove.bg/?gclid=CjwKCAjw583nBRBwEiwA7MKvoNw1yMF11GXyWr2K3DEx80y5TYMVHnADnB2nPTzER_55t5oDZyzKOhoC0KUQAvD_BwE #3 Use the share to drive feature on your phone camera. Tech treat. Are cell phones a distraction? Edutopia. https://youtu.be/F3jQbyiov-k

Here are four ways/features that students and staff can use Google drive to enhance education. They have worked for me and I think you will love them! Teach treat this week focuses on Tabs. Let me know what you think at olddognewtech10@gmail.com or leave a review on iTunes.

First podcast in a couple weeks! End of the year is crazy! I have been using Google slides a lot though and wanted to give you some ideas on how your night use this great tool. I created a program for my concert and a cool website section with links to important information for parents and students. You will look like a pro website developer! Tech treats are back. Let me know what you think at olddognewtech10@gmail.com or leave an iTunes review!

Closing out the year, I am looking at the things I wish would have gone better and the things that went great! In this episode, I focus on 4 things that I should have made sure all students understood before trying to implement some technology. These 4 are not the answer to every problem, but I found myself answering entry level "how to" questions instead of the advanced "how to". You know, "how do I share a doc?" vs. "how does Beethoven's music differ from Mozart's?" I found that I needed to do some learning gap closing before assigning deeper learning activities. I think the skills highlighted in this episode may be useful to you and your students. Enjoy the tech treat at the end.....yes a treat!!

Integrating tech into the classroom can seem challenging...overwhelming...impossible...even needless. The key is not the tech you use but the method or approach you take. There are many great tools and they do take time to get used to, but most of the time struggles with implementing tech comes from trying to do too much and the experience does not go smoothly so....it is abandoned. In this episode, I give some ideas on how to use tech your personal use and then introduce it into the classroom or never introduce it and use it for planning and delivering content. It is up to you!! Tools in this episode Google Slides Kahoot Quizlet Flippity Google Forms

Any length of video assignment can motivate and inspire students to increase their quality of work. This podcast has suggestions of apps you can use, but also some ideas on approaches of using video creation. If you think that a quick, unedited video has little meaningful learning in it. I disagree, maybe the first few times you use video will be a little rough, but students learn fast and will develop their skills. Maybe try one of the apps below before using any of the video creation tools. Small steps! Be patient! Apps Flipgrid Padlet Video creation Screencastify Screencastomatic Tech treat GDrive for your phone Apple Android

Collaborating is a great feature of digital content. There are a few things you must do to make sure everyone has access. This episode highlights sharing Google Drive and Suite content Along with a few tricks for sharing anything that has a linking or embed code feature. Time saving tips that will reduce the steps necessary to collaborate. Utilizing these steps not only increases productivity, but also models skills all students need to develop. Tech treat- Tour Builder

Google Calendar offers a goal setting feature that enables you to insert a goal into your busy life by answering a few questions. Google will find times based on what you have entered in your calendar and help you reschedule and keep track of your progress. I use this feature on my phone and haven't tried on my computer (not sure it is there to be honest). Open your Google calendar on your phone and give it a go! Tech treats EdPuzzle and Playposit

I created a tour using Tour Builder and I highlight how I used it. If you haven't had the chance to check out this tool, take some time and do it. This is a great tool for delivering content and letting students develop their own. This is a great tool to use as your first tech integration experience. There are examples of what a tour looks like and the interface is user friendly. Lot's of extras too once you get going. Tech treat is Photos for Class. Search and cite school appropriate images with this tool.

I attended the Michigan Association of Computer Users and Learners Conference at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. I learned a lot and was part of a presentation about Tech Coaching (more of a panel discussion). I have whittled down the things I learned to a top 5. I put links below as needed. I wanted to send a BIG Thank you to my District for paying my registration fee. I appreciate the support!! Richard Byrne's session on Formative Assessment--Dotstorming Kasey Bell's session Stranger Google- Tools from the Upside Down- Notable Women Leslie Fisher's session Adobe Gone Mobile-Some Adobe apps work with Chromebooks now! Tech coaches and leaders discussion of ISTE standards- They used slido.com for audience question submission Tech treat--check out OER....Open Educational Resources...here is a link to OER Commons.

In this part of the interview, Jodie and I continue to compare the two groups of tech users- natives and immigrants. We find we belong to both groups and most people do too. What do you think? Does it matter in the end? We talk about solving problems horizontally and look back to the time technology came into our lives and how these experiences help us currently to integrate tech and help teachers and students harness the power of technology. Jodie shares a great story about a conversation with an administrator who wanted all teachers to use tech right away. FYI- I received a phone call toward the end and I left that in, so be ready to jam to my cool ringtone!!

We experienced teachers are considered digital immigrants, by some, and our students are digital natives. Does it matter? Media Specialist Jodie Kleymeer joins me in this podcast to talk about this. In Part 1 of this interview, we share a few stories and opinions about our experiences and ideas for the future.

This is the last of a 3 part series on discussion in the classroom. I highlight and review the pieces of tech you can use to help engage students in a classroom discussion. Check out the tech and remember these are great tools, but you are the professional that decides whether to use them. Face-to-face discussion/communication is the focus. Integrating these tools can be as complex or simple as you and your students require. Tech for Fostering Discussion: Google Forms Twitter Answer Garden Pear Deck Padlet Don't forget to check out these books: When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity; Paperback; Author - George Couros

Jan. 24, 2019- ODNT Episode 39- In Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Michigan Music Conference. Enjoy this interview with Ian Boyton K-1 General Music teacher. Ian shares his early and current use of tech, as well as some information about tech accessibility. Very informational and inspirational for all tech users.

In this episode I talk about the next things I did in fostering stronger discussion skills. Some students are intimidated by students that speak up so easily; so I held a discussion on more general questions that everyone could answer and gave them the opportunity to communicate online and in person. The questions worked well for me and maybe they will for you too!! The questions focus on getting groups "in-sync" and I found them in a book and on Twitter. Just did some research and got a lot of ideas, I listed some of the resources below. Resources from this podcast Edutopia article Bringing all students into the discussions Edutopia article Scaffolding student reflections Discussion guidelines from Edutopia Univ of Maryland Teaching and Learning Transformation Center Tech treats- Research resources and On-line Journals American Educational Research Journal Empowering Teaching Excellence- Utah State University EdSurge TeachThought

In this first part of 3 podcast episodes, I reflect on the first steps I took in developing the discussion skills of my students. Researching articles, books and Twitter led me to using certain types of discussions and developing questioning styles. The articles listed below are a few I found helpful and the tech treats are great for engaging students. You might note that this podcast is not heavy on tech integration but it did help with engaging students and gathering data. Students do not know how to discuss class content and I wanted to help them develop these skills. Through discussion deeper learning occurs. Tech is a great tool for teachers to use for researching and developing discussion styles/types, as well as students to use to begin developing their discussion skills. Edutopia Bringing All Students Into Discussions Discussion guidelines available in this post. Edutopia Scaffolding Student Reflections + Sample Questions George Couros 5 questions to start out a class or year. Jennifer Gonzalez The Big List of class Discussion Strategies Tech tools to use Google Forms- collect, save and review answers to questions. Develop that relationship! Twitter- Broadcast a discussion or have your students do a broadcast on their own. Answer Garden- Ask a question and let students see the answers appear in a word tree/cloud. Great discussion starter!

Are you utilizing blended learning? This method of educating demands tech integration, but may not be the right thing for your students. I give you a run down of different blended learning models (complete with my philosophical meanderings) and focus on using Google Sites as a tool for creating meaningful learning. You may be ready to try blended learning or a flipped classroom, your students may need a blended classroom environment...now what? Decide which model may work best and create a Google Site to help facilitate learning. Better yet, let your students create one! Find out about Blended Learning Models at Blended Learning Universe. Click here to create a Google Site

In my 40th episode, I look at some articles about what reflection is and why it is important to utilize it in your classroom. I also give a few suggestions on how to integrate tech to start and complete the process. Reflection is an integral part of creating meaningful learning experiences. Think about how this might meet the needs of your students! Articles Scaffolding Student Reflections + Sample Questions Bringing the Science of Learning Into Classrooms 15 Reflection Strategies To Help Students Retain What You Just Taught Them Tech tools Google Forms Doc to Form Add-on

A pun in the title...This podcast goes with a blog post I did on using Google Keep and Awesome Screenshot to create png's easily. Take a look at it for more examples of what you can do with these tools. Sometimes the biggest barrier to integrating tech into the classroom is time. Part of the challenge is also ease of use, both of the tools can take a few uses to get the hang of them, but are worth the few minutes in the long run. “We do know that when our eyes our open, our vision accounts for two-thirds of the electrical activity of the brain – a full 2 billion of the 3 billion firings per second – which was the finding of neuroanatomist R.S. Fixot in a paper published in 1957 (from blogpost https://www.imagethink.net/true-or-false-vision-rules-the-brain/).” This fact alone should make all educators utilize visuals as often as possible. This is not always do easy to do with the limited time educators have to prepare. So, I thought I might highlight a couple of great tools that make it pretty quick and easy to create an image and insert it into a digital tool.

Looking back at my first use of tech and comparing that to where I am now might help .make some integration decisions. Google Drive and Keep were my first primary apps but you might want to try something else. Remember student needs drive the integration of tech, but I also think tech can make your teaching life easier or more productive. Remember to patient and decide what works for you. This will ultimately lead to enhanced learning and achievement. Tech treats this week I started using Adobe Spark (https://spark.adobe.com/) and investigating the Adobe Suite. Looks cool, but... Headliner (https://www.headliner.app/) for easy video creation and sharing to social media. Create a class announcement or communication quickly and easily.

ODNT Jan. 6, 2019 Episode 36 New Year's review!! Where are you at with tech? I review a segment of episode 3 where I first asked the question and I look at what I am doing now. Tech treat as always, a podcast to listen to and tech to explore.

My friend and colleague John Daly joins me for a discussion about tech integration past, present and future.   John has been a HS teacher for 25+ years and brings his ideas and experiences to the podcast to offer thoughts and ideas on tech integration and successes and failures he has had that may help you with your implementation of ed tech. We take a look at the following article and highlight a few stories and ideas. https://tophat.com/blog/6-pros-cons-technology-classroom/

Not just any elementary teacher in this episode...she is my wife! Married for 26 years with 2 children (ages 19 and 22); she is an incredible wife and mother; and also a fantastic educator. She has been an integral part of the integration of technology in her school and district, teaching music, Project Lead The Way and other programs that have come and gone. Listen as she tells me about her past and present experiences and future ideas.

I hope you are having a great Holiday break! I took a few minutes to put together a compilation of tech treats for you from past episodes. NO CALORIES!! I will be back next week with a couple of interviews and more tech integration ideas. Have a safe and relaxing Holiday!

I sit down with Robin Kutney, Will Puvalowski, and Jimmy Roehm; 3 outstanding physical education teachers and colleagues. We talk about PE before tech, current uses of tech and a wish list for future integrated tech. This is a great conversation for all educators because all levels of tech use are present during this episode. Check it out!

I was doing some research on online pedagogy, I piloted an online/hybrid course and was struggling a bit, and came across a couple of articles and thought I would read some of the articles and pose a couple of questions and share some thoughts. Among the many overwhelming things in education are learning styles and learning theories. I was checking into and reviewing some resources I had collected and searching for updated research trying to determine if I was doing the right thing in an online course that I was facilitating in a hybrid/blended format. I didn’t feel I was connecting with my students and wanted to do better job. While reviewing and researching I found a chart of all or most learning theories and thought a quick overview and a post in the show notes might be something everyone could use. After looking at it, I found I use several of the theories as my students needs dictate. So, here are some of the theories you may be familiar with and some that are related but have a different twist. Learning theory chart- http://cmapspublic3.ihmc.us/rid=1LGVGJY66-CCD5CZ-12G3/Learning%20Theory.cmap As a high school teacher, I am very concerned with preparing students for the next levels of life. One of those levels is college and I came across a 2012 article that once I read it, which I did without looking at the 2012 date I thought there were a lot a excellent ideas and observations and when I saw it was 6 years old, which is two life-times in tech essentially, I felt I should bring it to your attention. I think it is important to look back when moving forward, it gives you a good idea if you are on the right track or at least practicing a consistent procedure in whatever you are doing. So here we go... Online Educational Delivery Models: A Descriptive View by Phil Hill Article https://er.educause.edu/articles/2012/11/online-educational-delivery-models--a-descriptive-view

I like to use keyboard commands to do the things you can do with a right click.This week I have been using cntrl K a lot. It is Holiday Concert time and I am creating a Google Slides as an online program. I am also printing a few paper copies but, my online program has program notes and I had students help with the creation and I am using some of their work. I provided links to the sources using cntrl K a lot and I thought I would spend some time talking about why this is so important and this weeks tech treat is a review of a previous tool but with a little different twist. Fair Use http://copylaw.com/new_articles/fairuse.html MIT Libraries https://libguides.mit.edu/citing Digital Media Law (not updated) http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/fair-use Stanford fair use https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/four-factors/ Plagiarsim Today https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/stopping-internet-plagiarism/your-copyrights-online/1-what-is-a-copyright/ CommonSense https://www.commonsense.org/education/erate-teachers?utm_campaign=elearningindustry.com&utm_source=%2Fthe-5-best-internet-safety-resources-for-teachers&utm_medium=link Tech Treat Google Keep https://keep.google.com/ In the right hand side panel of Google Slides

Let's take a look at a Google Site I made following the MACUL Conference in 2017. I made this to share with colleagues and to organize the many tools and ideas I witnessed at the conference. After almost two years, I take a look at the list and talk about whether I need these tools or not. I look at successes and failed attempts that yielded some promising results later. Lastly, I consider whether every tool needs to be used now or maybe it will work better another time with another group of students. Reflection time for me this episode. My MACUL 2017 Google Site https://sites.google.com/view/westmacul17

Trying to create more interactive experiences for my students and those who visit my class websites, I have begun experimenting with creating a Google Drawing with images or colorful shapes or text boxes that are linked to information or presentation that I have created. This episode is about how and why I do this. Sources Gutierrez, K. (2018). Studies Confirm the Power of Visuals in eLearning. Retrieved from https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/bid/350326/studies-confirm-the-power-of-visuals-in-elearning | Professional Development for Primary, Secondary & University Educators/Administrators. (2018). Retrieved from http://visualteachingalliance.com/ Schechtman Belham, F. (2018). GUEST POST: How Images and Imagination Can Enhance Learning. Retrieved from http://www.learningscientists.org/blog/2018/3/28-1 Tech Treat- Chrome Extension Padlet Mini https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/padlet-mini/kcljbbiddpoeaknnjaminoceoojdbikp?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

If you are not a reader and would be prefer to listen, this podcast episode is for you. If you search the internet for any article or information about education, you will come across Edutopia. The George Lucas Educational Foundation founded the site in 1991 with the focus on creating the opportunity for all students to acquire and effectively apply knowledge (https://www.edutopia.org/about), as their website states. I am going to read a couple of short articles and add my two cents. So settle back and enjoy. Edutopia articles: Technology research learning outcomes- https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-research-learning-outcomes Helping students develop executive function skills- https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-develop-executive-function-skills Tech tool Anchor- https://anchor.fm/

Google Sites has received some incredible changes that has made it one of my primary tech tools. In my opinion, it is the easiest website creator to use, but does have some limitations. Still for classroom use, I don’t think there is anything better. If you want to code and create this may not be the best choice. If you want to start a classroom site or have your students create a project or portfolio, you won’t find many tools that are better.

In this episode I look back over the previous 24 episode and put in a couple of segments that I think might work right now for you. However, you might want to take a look at the list I put together with links to each episode in case you don’t want to scroll down the episodes. Wow! 25 episodes. I am really having fun with this. Point 1: As I look back over the episodes, I decided that I should make a list for you and for me to be able to see what I have done so far. Also, I noticed that is time to start interviewing, so starting with episode 26 I will be talking with some colleagues and students. For now, enjoy these short sections of past podcasts and thanks for listening. Don’t forget to give me a review on iTunes! List of ODNT Episodes- https://goo.gl/cv5RYb

In 13 school days trimester 1 comes to an end. I have been part of an online collaboration, focusing on getting students to reflect, trying to create more interactive experiences for students, and navigating a hectic time for band directors known as Marching Band Season. What do all of these have in common? More than you think. I think we need some sort of method that is organized in daily, weekly or monthly sections with activities that build upon each other. Beginning with productivity and organization and then advancing to more complicated tech use. Mentimeter-https://www.mentimeter.com/

A couple of changes I have noticed in Google and I am presenting for the first time at a conference. The first is exciting and the second a little scary but both are part of my daily tech integration. This episode I highlight the Google changes and conference prep and how it is changing me and my students. Maybe something will change you too. Tech treat Thinglink https://www.thinglink.com/

Exploring tech can be time consuming. This episode is short and to the point. Three resources for additional content, learning objects or maybe a primary resource. What do your students need? Is always the question. There are a lot of choices. Here are a few I have used or studied. See what you think. Resources OER Commons https://www.oercommons.org/ CommonSense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ Google Arts and Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/

In this episode, I jump around to different topics and go deeper into a few subjects from past episodes. I like to try and keep episode to less than 30 minutes, usually 20. So, that means somethin' s gotta give...this episode is a compilation of some things I left out, but are worth a listen. The links below are to the sources, articles, and websites I use in this episode. Periodic table of visualizations and types of charts http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html# Marketing statistics focused on the use of images and videos https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/visual-content-marketing-strategy 9 Characteristics of 21st Century Learning- Personalization segment https://www.teachthought.com/learning-models/9-characteristics-of-21st-century-learning/ Tech treat highlighted blog- 5 smart ways to use digital images in the classroom https://www.teachthought.com/technology/5-smart-ways-use-digital-images-classroom/

In episode 20, I look at Diffusion of Innovation and a closer look at using Google Drawing or Slides to create an email brochure or bilboard. Episode 19 I discussed several ways I communicate, in this episode I focus on a couple of Google apps and my reasons for choosing the style of communication I use now. Sometimes I forget to look back and see some of the things I have been doing with tech as noteworthy. The communication and sharing features have enabled me to create and communicate info, content, events...you name it. So, here are some ways to use Google Apps as tools for communication and a few things to remember as you use these great tools. Diffusion of Innovation Article https://www.smartinsights.com/marketing-planning/marketing-models/diffusion-innovation-model/ Everett Rogers Book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/134781.Diffusion_of_Innovations James Balm Post- The power of pictures. How we can use images to promote and communicate science http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/bmcblog/2014/08/11/the-power-of-pictures-how-we-can-use-images-to-promote-and-communicate-science/ Tool- https://watchkin.com/

Early in my career most communication if not all was verbal and written. I didn’t use video or any other form of communication very much or at all. Now that video and audio communication is so much easier via technology, I have many resources I utilize. How do you communicate content, events, opinions? This podcast is about what I use and have seen used and maybe some ideas of how to utilize what I have seen will transfer to your classroom. Tools Google Voice https://voice.google.com/ CARS- http://www.cotwcourses.net/manchester_gate/clab/cars.htm

Since the dawn of online video, I have been utilizing video to assess individuals and groups. I have used video as a springboard for discussion or to engage students in the goals of a rehearsal or performance. I wouldn’t say I used it all of the time but I have begun using it much more in the past few years. This podcast is about why I chose this media and how I am using it. More LMS’s are working on making video easier to use and the applications are listening to the comments and concerns of their users. I hope you will pick one or two projects and try providing a video screen-cast of you grading their projects. You can personalize the assessment process and engage students in a research-based method that will enhance their learning. Sources Peterson, M. (2016). Digital Video as a Summative Assessment Tool. Retrieved from https://sophia.stkate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?arti cle=1187&context=maed Wheeler, S. (2018). How I Use Video For Assessment In My Classroom -. Retrieved from https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/how-i-use-vi deo-for-assessment-in-my-classroom/ Tools Screencastify https://www.screencastify.com/ Screencastomatic https://screencast-o-matic.com/ Loom https://www.useloom.com/ Awesome Screenshot http://www.awesomescreenshot.com/ YouTube www.youtube.com