Tech Time

Harborfields Winter Edition 2022

Connect and Engage

Welcome to our technology newsletter. This newsletter has been created using Smore. This digital tool gives you the ability to create digital newsletters, announcements, and more! If you want to learn more about Smore, click here to create a free account. Below you will find several activities to move forward with the use of technology in the classroom. Enjoy!

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How to use Kami in the Classroom

What is Kami? All teachers and students at HF have access to Kami with our district license. With Kami- you can transform any existing document into an interactive learning experience. Click here for a video tutorial on using Kami with Google Classroom. Click here for a Google Doc on how to use Kami. (Credit to Bonnie Cheskes).

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Google Sites

Did you know that you can have students create their own website within Google? When you click on the Google "waffle" you will see an option for Google Sites. We have used Google Sites for many activities. Here are some suggestions:

Digital Portfolios
Book Clubs
Teacher Website
Unit plans
Project Presentations

I love using Google Sites for Book Clubs! Click here for a presentation on how to get started.

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Free Accessibility Features on the Chromebook!

Did you know that the Chromebook has built in accessibility features such as voice typing and select-to-speak built right into each device?! Click here for a guide. Watch this video to see how to use these features as a live demonstration (I created this for parents...feel free to share on your Google Classroom).

Are you ready to try something new? How about Genius Hour?

The concept of "Genius Hour" is to give children a designated time to work on a project of their choice. Students can choose a topic to research and ultimately design a presentation. Use this Google Slide Presentation to introduce Genius Hour to your class. Click here for an excellent Teachers Pay Teachers packet to use with your students. Click here for a digital version to use within your Google Classroom.

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Are you looking for a fun enrichment activity with Google Slides? Try Book Snaps!

BookSnaps are digital, visual representations of learning that showcase student voice and choice. BookSnaps can be used at any grade level and for any subject. The video below goes over very useful tips and tricks on how to use Google Slides to create a BookSnap. Click here for an example and direction slide to use with your class.

Google Drive Organization

Are you feeling nervous or stressed about your Google Drive? Click here for a slide presentation to get you started with simple organizational strategies. You can use this with your students by posting this presentation to your Google Classroom.

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Jennifer Washington- Director of Technology & Security Systems

If you have any tips and tricks that you would like to share on our next edition, please let me know.

Email: washingtonj@harborfieldscsd.org