May 12

Take An Online CS Course – For Free!

Are you a Texas Teacher teaching any of the grade levels, K through 12? Are you interested in Computer Science and obtaining a certification?

There is a FREE WeTeach_CS Computer Science (CS) Certification Prep Course for 8-12 Educators that will launch online soon. They want to increase the number of certified computer science teachers in Texas, so they have directed it toward any K-12 Texas teacher to improve competencies for the 141 TExES Texas Education Agency’s 8-12 Computer Science Certification Test. a $1,000 stipend will be awarded by the TRC once you pass and for the certification as an incentive.

We know that in today’s society, you must be computer literate. There isn’t an option.

If you want to get on board with this certification, the first step is clicking the following link to register.

Best of Luck!

WeTeach_CS Certification Prep

WeTeach CS

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May 12

Tech Tuesday Links

I’m sure hundreds, if not thousands of people thought when they decided to make Tuesday, Tech Tuesday day, that they actually came up with it. I know I did, lol. But when you google Tech Tuesday, you’ll find tons of links to blogs, websites, video channels, hashtags, and much more over the past years (examples: hashtag, blog).

With that said, if you use the Tech Tuesday link in the bar, it will take you to my Tech Tuesday page where I plan to make available any Tech Tuesday files I have created. Right now, I use Smore. I adore smore to the point I don’t know how I was able to cope without it.

I hope you find the files useful and hope to create many more in the upcoming school year.

TT-Discovery Education

 

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January 16

Cool Tools for School

Check out some of my favorite tools including the tool I used to create the presentation called Haiku Deck. View the presentation on the Haiku Deck site (link below the presentation) to see all the notes that accompany the slides. There you will find out more about the tool and the link to the tool sites.


Cool Tools – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

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January 8

Heads Up!



Take a dollar app and a dollar upgrade to create your own cards and you’ve got yourself the best 60 seconds brain break ever (or so you’ll tell them that but really, they’ll still be involved with learning). Using the Create Your Own Cards deck, you can add as many cards that you desire (but only one deck). Use vocabulary words, spelling words, etc to create a 60 second spectacular break that you can see on video! Yes, I said video. The app records the audience that is acting out the words while the one who is guessing the words is hold up the device.

App is available for iOS and android. You only need one device but you can include a whole class in the audience. You get Superstars, Act It Out, Animals Gone Wild, Blockbuster Movies, Icons, Legends & Starts, Accents and Impressions, Hey Mr. DJ and Just for Kids with the dollar purchase app. Neat, huh!?!
Not convinced? Check out Charades with Kids. It’s completely free but be warned, there isn’t a video feature which takes Ellen’s app to a higher level of fun. 
Charades on iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/charades!-free/id653967729?mt=8 
Charades on Google Play – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fatchicken007.headsupcharadeskids&hl=en
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January 8

Science of Everyday Life

There is so much to Discovery Education than just videos. If you teach science, I encourage you to check out Science of Everyday Life which focuses on teachers, families and students and each one of those areas branch off to another site of its own. The Teacher site includes videos and lesson plans. The Family site includes activities and resources. The Student site goes beyond activities with its Virtual Labs. Check it out!


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October 21

Are You A Newbie?

At some point in everyone’s career, they are a newbie. You have to start somewhere, right? Having a mentor is great but sometimes more is needed. Check out these online resources to help you along the way. 

Check out Discovery Education New Teacher Survival Central which focuses on a variety of areas including The Classroom Environment, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Technology in the Classroom, New Teacher Basics and a whole lot more.

Also check out the New Teacher Help PLC of edWeb. It’s a place where new teachers can post questions, start discussions, and get feedback from experts and peers on the issues and challenges teachers face starting out on a career in teaching. It’s free but you must register using the link below.
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October 20

This is Epic!



Reading is Essential! Check out Epic!, to gain instant access to thousands of great kid books available free to Teachers and Librarians. Easy sign up of your name and school email. Grab your ipad, download the free Epic! app and enjoy a huge library of streaming books that kids can read themselves or check out the selection that reads to them. Included in the selections are Read To Me, Picture Books, Chapter Books, Early Readers, Fact Books and Comic Books. This first-all-you-can-read eBook service app is sure to keep them interested and wanting more.

Grab the app below from the app store. And even if you arent’ a teacher, you can still utilize this sevrice at home as a parent with there low monthly fee. Grab it now.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epic!-books-for-kids/id719219382

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October 16

Nearpod

Nearpod‘s slogan is, “Rockin’ lessons, engaging classrooms”. I’d have to agree with them. This tool is way to cool not to use. Whether you’re using mobile devices or desktops or laptops, this one is a keeper! 
Students write. They draw. They interact, – with nearpod. It’s not just a PowerPoint, it’s an engaging tool that allows your students to be completely involved with what you’re teaching. Whether they are prompted to insert text, draw an image, answer a quiz or listen to you explain what’s on their screen, you and your students will simply adore this tool. Learning doesn’t have to be boring! It should be fun!

Create a free account. Become a nearpod expert. Use free presentations. Create your own. Or purchase ready-made presentations. Check out nearpod…it’s a must see.
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