TechKNOWLEDGEy Tips: Flippity

Click on the picture to find more information on Flippity. Comment on ways you have or might use this tool in your classroom.

TechKNOWLEDGEy Tips: MoveNote

Click on the picture for ideas on using MoveNote in a classroom. Comment on how you have used or may use this resource in your classroom.

Getting IT Right @ CeVMS: Flipping Algebra

Taking a cue from the Khan Academy, the 8th Grade Algebra teachers Mr. Lawrence and Ms. Deitch have started creating video lessons for their students. The expectation is that students go home and watch the lesson the night before to get an idea of what to expect in class the next day; then when students come into class, they spend most of the time practicing with the teacher easily accessible for assistance. (This is one definition of a flipped classroom.)

Teachers keep the students accountable by having each student complete a quiz (see Deitch and Lawrence for examples) at the end of each video. Both teachers have created a video catalog that allows students to go back and revisit the lessons if needed. Click here to see Ms. Deitch's Videos. Click here to see Mr. Lawrence's Videos.

Getting I.T. Right @ CeVMS: Persuasive Text and Language on Edcanvas

Ms. Humphries 7th Grade TAG ELA class is learning about Persuasive Text and Language. Check out how they did it using Edcanvas!

With Edcanvas, teachers have the ability to put many different types of media into one dashboard in sequential order. This is ideal for a flipped classroom environment where students need a little more structure than just a page of links. Students can jump into the presentation at any point, so it is easy to navigate to areas for review or preview.

With Edcavas, the originator can choose from many different layouts, include all types of media using drag-n-drop function menu. One of my favorite features is that it is easy to drop in a video that is hosted on YouTube, but all of the comments are not easily viewed because videos are played from within the Edcanvas. Being able to easily log in with you Google Apps account makes this an easy tool to keep handy in your arsenal.

Check out this tutorial/featurette over EdCanvas created by the RRISD ITS team.

TechKNOWLEDGEy Tips: edcanvas

Click on the picture to go to the Smore flyer for more information about this technology tool.

Here's a canvas that I created for you to see how it looks embedded in a site:



One of the great things about this platform--you can sign in with your Google account! You can put all sorts of information in a canvas with very little effort--notice the icons in the circles. It works great as an organizational tool, a presentation tool, a flipped classroom tool--the possibilities are endless!

Please ask if you want a special session with your horizontal, team or department group.

TechKNOWLEDGEy Tips: Edmodo

For a blended classroom that has a social media feel, think about trying Edmodo. Click on the picture to go to a more detailed description of what this is and why you might use it in your classroom:

FYI: One of our own campus was featured district-wide with this Tech Tip!