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This week on the Chrome Cast, we get into all the news that came from the Google For Games Developer Summit. From a bit of a surprise announcement around Steam games on Chromebooks to Stadia officially being white labeled as a Google Cloud service to Google Play Games finally arriving on Windows PCs, there was a lot to discuss in the gaming world from a Google fan's point of view. We also spend a bit of time discussing some fun, new features available on Chrome OS 99 and the fact that I have once again pivoted in my smartphone ownership. That's right, folks: it's back to the Pixel 6 for me! Notable Links Chrome OS 99 features you should try out [VIDEO] So, let's talk about those Windows games rumored to be coming to Stadia “Immersive Stream for Games” will let companies use Stadia technology as a white label service You will no longer need to have an account to access the Stadia store or to play free games New Google Classroom features include some advanced “Google magic” The Chrome Cast 156: an interview with Google's Taryn Sullivan [Update: Coming Soon] And just like that, Google announces Steam Alpha for Chromebooks Google really wants big developers to get their titles running on Google Play Games for PC Google Play Games for PC beta goes live and gets shown off in video by early users (No gameplay) ------- Sponsored by VIZOR - Chromebook 1:1 Management Software for Schools! Special Offer: CLICK HERE to schedule a no-obligation demo of VIZOR for up to 20% off your first year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chromeunboxed/support
Ask The Tech Coach: A Podcast For Instructional Technology Coaches and EdTech Specialists
Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan discuss 3 critical things that tech coaches should be doing before the school year begins. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast). We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) 3 Ways To Start The School Year Off Get Yourself Organized Clean Your Online Hard Drives OneDrive Google Drive Clean Your Inbox Undo Favorites Undo Tags Delete Conversational Emails Archive or Delete Unwanted Emails Create a New Google Classroom for Trainings Set up your calendar – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18mBZQ6PrTWd3wEBmZfuAL6Atmpm2-DwDh4RdCHLib3E/template/preview (Dana's Google Sheets Calendar Template) Set up your To-Do Lists Set up meetings with your administration District Admin District Goals Curricular Goals New EdTech Programs and Projects Coaching Goals Principal Building Goals Teacher Goals Creating PLN's Coaching Goals Lead Teachers Grade Level / Department Goals Start Creating Tech Coach Templates Newsletters Website Intro Emails Thank You Emails Impact Tracking Tools https://dianesweeney.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Results-Based-Coaching-Tool.pdf (Results Based Coaching Tool) (D.Sweeney) https://youtu.be/zURNAprPd_k (Automated Record Keeping) Feedback Forms https://www.templatesforteachers.com/ (https://www.templatesforteachers.com/) - (Sarah Keifer) Bonus: Update Your Training Slide Decks and Resources What's New in Edtech? Develop your own PLN of other tech coaches What will Teachers be Learning during Orientation PD? New Curricular Adventures About our Guest Dana Bingham-Cruz Dana Bingham-Cruz is an educator of 15+ years, coach, blogger, presenter, Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador, Screencastify Certified Genius, Seesaw Ambassador, Kami Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and VVSD Golden Hashtag Award winner. She is currently an Intervention & Enrichment Coordinator in a K-5 public school in a southwestern suburb of Chicago, IL. She has gained a variety of unique perspectives from her experience as an elementary and middle school special education paraprofessional, middle school ESL teacher, middle school reading specialist, middle school language arts teacher, 5th grade teacher, literacy coach, instructional coach, and technology coach. Dana provides practical and creative educational technology ideas you can put to good use no matter your role in education. From educators in Kinder, to educators in continuing adult education, there's a little something for everyone! Find her here: http://www.DanaBingham.com (www.DanaBingham.com) or @EdTechBing on: https://twitter.com/EdTechBing (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/DanaMBingham/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YKSQar2Wb_h1_FxFQbPew (YouTube), & https://www.instagram.com/edtechbing/ (Instagram) You can also find her presenting 3 different sessions at the http://conference.apps.sparcc.org/ (SPARCC...
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Ready to learn how to meaningfully and practically integrate technology into your classroom?! If so, you’re in the right place! This episode will explore the dynamic learning framework, and is part three of a five-part series on meaningful technology integration. (If you haven’t already heard parts 1 and 2, I suggest you go check them out first!) I’ve created the Dynamic Learning Framework to help with meaningful technology integration. This framework is actually at the heart of my book Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. Today, I’m going to give you this framework for free, so you don’t even need to buy the book! Listen to the episode to learn about it, and stay tuned until the end of the episode to get your download bundle. Let’s dig into a question: does your classroom offer one-and-done learning activities, or does the learning grow, inspire, and evolve throughout the year and beyond? In today’s episode, I want to focus on that word “beyond.” In fact, my framework has five “beyonds: beyond the bell, beyond the grade level & subject, beyond the walls, beyond the tools, and beyond the due date. I’ll start off by exploring the idea of going beyond the bell. This means that learning doesn’t need to end when the bell rings, because many of them have digital tools and devices available any time, anywhere. Next, I’ll dig into going beyond the grade level and subject area, and taking students off the conveyor belt to give them a choice-driven education inspired by the things they’re passionate about. The third of the five “beyonds” is going beyond the walls. I’ll talk about both the world into your classroom, as well as bringing your classroom to the world. The fourth “beyond” is going beyond the tools, and this is one of my favorites! Going beyond the tools is so important in meaningful technology integration. Finally, I’ll talk about going beyond the due date. This one may be a struggle, but remember that we’re exploring dynamic learning experiences! Tune into the episode to learn about how going beyond the due date can be such a fantastic strategy for encouraging learning in many cases. In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners to this episode, which will be about the dynamic learning framework for integrating technology into your classroom. [02:00] - We hear a shout-out to the TCEA Shake Up Learning Volunteers who helped Kasey survive the conference: Lyndi Christensen Valicek, Ashley Pursley, Meredith Jones, Sarah Fromhold, and Stephanie Martinez! [03:02] - Let’s talk about meaningful technology integration, and what it looks like! [03:57] - Does your classroom offer one-and-done learning activities, or does the learning grow, inspire, and evolve throughout the year and beyond? [05:12] - Kasey explains that there are five “beyonds” in her dynamic learning framework, and shares her philosophy in creating this framework. [10:24] - We hear a recap of the concepts of dynamic and static learning, which Kasey has explored in a previous episode. [12:07] - Kasey breaks down the dynamic learning framework, briefly explaining how to understand the graphic included with these notes. [12:54] - Kasey kicks things off by exploring the first of the “beyonds”: beyond the bell. [15:06] - We hear some strategies for going beyond the bell. [16:50] - Another activity that fits in with this segment is creating a vision board with Google Slides, Kasey explains. [19:24] - The next “beyond” is beyond the grade level and subject area. [20:32] - Kasey talks about some easy ways to take students off the conveyor belt and give them opportunities to go beyond the grade level and subject area. [23:11] - We learn about design thinking, a creative problem-solving protocol to create innovative solutions. [24:24] - Kasey moves on to talking about going beyond the walls. [27:54] - The next “beyond” is going beyond the tools, Kasey explains. [29:52] - Kasey talks about some strategies for going beyond the tools. [31:50] - We come back to the idea of the worksheet, with Kasey explaining the problems with this format. [33:47] - The fifth and final of Kasey’s “beyonds” is one you may struggle with: going beyond the due date. [36:15] - Kasey explores some strategies for helping kids to continue their work and learning beyond the due date. [38:23] - Kasey reviews the “beyonds” that she has covered in today’s episode. [41:20] - If you don’t already have your Epic Freebie Download, make sure you download it now! [42:43] - Here’s today’s Podcast Question of the Week: what is one way that you can beyond in your classroom that you’ve never tried? Please share the answers in the Shake Up Learning Community or on your favorite social media platform! [43:23] - This week’s challenge is to get the Epic Freebie Download, and share this episode with at least one other teacher! Also, check out the Shake Up Learning Book Study! [44:25] - Kasey talks about some free resources that you can get on the Shake Up Learning blog: her four free webinars! How to Get Google Certified!, 5 Things to Know About the New Google Classroom, 3 Things That Will Change the Way You Use Google Slides, and How to Create Dynamic Learning Experiences for Students. Links and Resources: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Google Teacher Tribe Podcast Lyndi Christensen Valicek Meredith Jones Sarah Fromhold Stephanie Martinez Move from a Static Classroom to a Dynamic Classroom Student-Created Vision Boards with Google Slides Unsplash Do Schools Kill Creativity?: Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk Genius Hour Cardboard Challenge How the Maker Movement Is Moving Into Classrooms by Vicki Davis IDEO’s Teacher Guild Design Thinking in Education: Empathy, Challenge, Discovery, and Sharing from Edutopia Every Student Should Publish for the World Mystery Skype Google Connected Classrooms Flipgrid Gridpals How to Create an eBook with Google Slides Google Slides Can Do What?!?! on the Google Teacher Tribe Podcast 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do Interactive Learning Menus (Choice Boards) with G Suite – FREE Templates The #ShakeUpLearning Challenge: Share Your Voice! Share Your Voice Challenge – Part 2 #ShakeUpLearning How to Get Google Certified! 5 Things to Know About the New Google Classroom 3 Things That Will Change the Way You Use Google Slides How to Create Dynamic Learning Experiences for Students
Google News and Updates Chrome's turning 10, here's what's new Test out the beta version Making embedded Google Forms better Easily add buttons to improve links in new Google Sites Use the quick-access side panel to do more from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and more Create better-looking sites more quickly with section layouts in new Google Sites Featured Content AUGUST 2018 UPDATES: New Classwork page—Teachers and students have a new Classwork page. Teachers can post assignments and questions on the page, as well as group them into modules with topics. New grading tool in Classroom—Teachers have a new grading tool where they can switch between grades, student submissions, and comments while grading and save common feedback in a comment bank to use later. New People page—Teachers can view class member information on the People page. Teachers can also invite and remove students, co-teachers, and guardians on the page. New Settings page—Teachers can edit the class description, change the class code, manage guardian summaries, and control Stream settings on a consolidated Settings page. Copy a class—Teachers can copy classwork and topics from an existing class to new class. Control notifications by class—Teachers and students can turn notifications off for any class. Change grades—Teachers can change grade point values when creating or editing assignments or questions. See updates—Teachers and students can see updated labels (Assigned, Turned In, and Graded) for the status of a student’s work. SEPTEMBER 2018 UPDATES: Materials on the Classwork page—Teachers can add materials to the Classwork page. Classwork page for existing classes—Teachers can add the Classwork page to existing classes or classes they’ve previously removed the page from. Easier posting on the Stream page—Teachers and students have an easier way to post in the Stream. Edit the room, subject, and section during course creation and in Settings page—Teachers can edit the room, subject, and section when creating or editing a course or in the Settings page. Teachers can edit the room and subject when creating or editing a course. Bottom tab navigation—On iOS, users can navigate between the Stream, Classwork, and People pages with a bottom navigation bar. Guardians—On iOS, verified teachers can view student guardians. Resources What’s New With Google Classroom Matt’s Google Classroom Google Classroom Blog Posts and Resources: How to make good Google Classroom assignments better The Google Classroom Quick-Start guide + tips and tricks (Updated August 2018) Google Classroom: Differentiate like a NINJA (Ditch That Textbook podcast episode 099) Kasey’s Google Classroom Google Classroom Blog Posts and Resources: 5 Things to Know About the NEW Google Classroom 6 Tips for Getting Started with Google Classroom 35 Google Classroom Resources That Will Make Your Day The Google Classroom Master Class (Online Course) [su_button url="https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course" target="blank" style="flat" background="#278e4a" color="#ffffff" size="5" wide="yes" center="yes" radius="0" icon="icon: google" icon_color="#ffffff"]The Google Classroom Master Class (Online Course)[/su_button] Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Get your feedback in for upcoming episodes! Click here to submit feedback! On The Blogs Matt: 7 ninja Google Keep tricks for teachers and students Kasey: How to Create “Apps” With Google Slides (guest post by Micah Shippee) [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]
Ask The Tech Coach: A Podcast For Instructional Technology Coaches and EdTech Specialists
In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Nick and Jeff take a look at several great ways to stay digitally organized while being an Instructional Technology Coach in multiple school buildings. In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Episode 11: “Three Things Every Tech Coach Needs To Start The School Year” (https://www.teachercast.net/3-things-every-technology-coach-should-have-set-up-before-the-school-year-starts/) Website ThoughtsFree vs Paid WebsitesFor School For Home To Build a Brand Recommendations Preparing Staff Members for the New School YearCreating Summertime PD that has a year-long effect on classroom instruction How to keep Digitally Organized when working in multiple buildings (https://www.teachercast.net/blog/3-ways-to-organize-digital-media/) Adding things to you (Nick Add Here)Schoology now has a Google Assignments feature that will create a folder in your Google Drive with all assignments created within.Add Links to Schoology Posts Organizing at the Top Level First Naming Digital Files ProperlyUnderstanding the “DELETE ME” File Naming system Adding (not moving) files and folders Just 10 Minutes a day keeps the craziness away On the Next Episode (http://www.askthetechcoach.com) How to create an Instructional Technology Self-Assessment for your staff Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) @AsktheTechCoach (http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Website: www.AskTheTechCoach.com (http://www.askthetechcoach.com) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU (http://twitter.com/namaraledu) Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is: When working with teachers in your school district, what advice do you give them for keeping digitally organized?When working with teachers in your school district, what advice do you give them for keeping digitally organized? August 14, 2018 (https://twitter.com/AskTheTechCoach/status/1029193147568537600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Google Google Guide to Back to School (https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/your-google-education-guide-back-school/) Meet the New Google Classroom (https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/time-refresh-meet-new-google-classroom/) Don’t forget to open up Google Contacts Microsoft Back to School LIVE (https://educationblog.microsoft.com/2018/07/back-to-school-live-tips-hands-on-help-microsoftedu/) MIE Spotlight Series Podcast (http://teachercast.net/microsoftedu) Tech Coach Tip of the WeekDon’t forget to breathe! It's just the beginning of the school year Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Join the TeacherCast Insiders Program Today! Success! Now check your email to confirm your TeacherCast Insiders Program membership and receive your FREE Google Slides template. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address Download Today! Download your FREE Google Slides Template Today! Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes:
In this episode, you will learn what to expect in this new podcast as well as learn about your hosts Matt Miller and Kasey Bell and their journey through the Google Teacher Academy, which was a really great experience for both of them. We also have some Google news and updates to share. GOOGLE NEWS AND UPDATES G Suite updates:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VmuyurTkR5x6d2bZZ8zsYt_TgGpLxd0baA66j9tXBzY/mobilebasic Research tool is back! Synergyse now owned by Google and FREE https://www.synergyse.com/ New Google Calendar Fitness features with ‘Goals’ G Board on Android Google Expeditions expanding in UK Jamboard: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/jamboard-whiteboard-reimagined-collaboration-cloud/ New Google Sites: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/totally-rebuilt-sites-customer-tested/ Custom Templates for Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms: https://blog.google./products/g-suite/save-time-new-custom-templates-docs-sheets-slides-and-forms/ G Suite for Business and Education customers can require templates be approved before they appear in the gallery or restrict who can submit new templates. Admins can learn more about enabling and using custom templates on the G Suite Apps Updates Blog. https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2016/11/save-time-with-new-custom-templates-in.html New Google Classroom features make it easier to learn, teach, manage and build ON THE BLOGS Matt – Sketchnotes of All 9 DTT Digital Summit Presentations Shout out to Jen Giffen! DitchSummit.com Kasey – 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 ASK QUESTIONS OR SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Comment on the shownotes below Email feedback@GoogleTeacherTribe.com (audio files welcome) PLEASE CONNECT WITH US Check out DitchThatTextbook.com by Matt Miller Check out ShakeUpLearning.com by Kasey Bell Subscribe, rate, and review in iTunes.