Hello everyone,
With Quint 5 in full swing we thought we'd share some of the ways
you're exploring teaching and technology.
What's working:
- Melody
has used a new tool called Socrative
http://www.socrative.com/ to
share quiz questions with her students using their smartphones.
Another option for this kind of engagement is using Backchannel Chat http://backchannelchat.com/ - you
can create spaces for students to ask questions, leave feedback at the end of a
lesson or collaboratively brainstorm in a spot that records their responses
(accessible via smartphone or website).
- Randy
has been experimenting
with 123D Catch - a free app that lets you create 3D models
from your photographs: http://www.123dapp.com/catch -
he's been taking photos of student's sculptures to turn them into 3D digital
sculptures.
What's wonky:
- Some of you are experiencing a bit of a learning curve with Office 365.
Greg, Alicia and I will be offering drop-in sessions for the next
week and a half. Please come by the Computer Lab, ask questions
and get set up. If these times don't work just drop us a line and
we'll set up an appointment.
- Thursday, May 29th, 2nd
period
- Friday, May 30th,
all lunch periods
Next week
June 2- 6:
- Monday, 2nd period
- Tuesday, 1st period
- Wednesday 6th and 7th
periods
- Thursday 2nd period
- Friday 3rd and 4th
periods
What you wish for:
- Both Alicia and I spontaneously said: More time.
We're working on it!
- A more robust VPN interface.
Just a reminder, for things that are bugging you/changes you'd
like to see, please let us know via helpdesk@northwestschool.org
it really helps us keep track of issues and promptly resolve them.
Wildcards:
- Interested in an insightful take on technology?
I attended danah boyd's town hall talk - about It's
Complicated, her recent book about teens, technology and the ins and
outs of social networking - and thought you might enjoy it: http://www.townhallseattle.org/danah-boydtechnological-teens-the-ins-and-outs-of-social-networking/
- For anyone who has a google account (gmail/google
drive/etc). Please read this and - if you choose - opt-out of having
your photos and personal info appear in Google's ads:
http://gizmodo.com/googles-going-to-start-sticking-your-face-and-name-in-1443861985/1462317340/+ace
Have a wonderful Tuesday!
-
Catherine and Alicia
