TwosDay - Amanda - YoTeach

If you are like me, you were bummed to hear that TodaysMeet was no longer an option for backchanneling. I’ve explored a few options and finally found what I think is a great alternative. “Yo Teach” is easy to set-up, share out, and use. You can keep the URL for as long as you would like, which makes it a nice solution for quick backchanneling opportunities in your classroom. Check it out, and let us know if you have any questions! YoTeach App

TwosDay - Brandon - Sutori

There are times that you want to combine multiple tools and ideas but it becomes too cumbersome to try and organize it all.  Sutori is a project based learning tool that allows you to app smash and combine all of your favorites into one activity.  These timeline activities you create take students to the next level of learning and allow students to use their voice in your classroom more often. Come into the HOTSpot, and we will help you get set up! Sutori

TwosDay - Cory - Scheduled Template in Hapara

Are you avoiding Hapara because it is too much of a challenge to watch over?  Try using the new scheduled templates that are much easier to employ.  At the beginning of the day, you could simply set up a time that is going to keep your students in a particular arena on the web, and you don't need to take much time setting it up.  Once you have a template prepared, reusing it makes it well worth your time. 

TwosDay - Sean - Customize Shortened URLs

Sometimes we need to just give people a URL instead of being able to push out a digital link. Maybe it’s for students or parents… maybe it’s for a sub… maybe it’s for a general audience that won’t have immediate access but need to access our referenced site at a later time. Whatever the case, giving random (long or shortened) URL’s is cumbersome.

However, bit.ly has a very easy customization option that’s fast and simple. All you need is a completely free account with them and you’ll be off and sailing through the world of shortening AND customizing URL’s for the ease of your audience.

My Marzano Connection: DQ2E7 & DQ5E28

TwosDay - Allison - RealtimeBoard

Reading to take your whiteboard activities to next level? Start INNOVATING in your classroom today with the help of RealtimeBoard. This is a free web app and is available as a mobile app for both Apple and Android. RealtimeBoard allows multiple users to collaborate on the same canvas or “whiteboard” space. Start with a blank slate or prepare a board ahead of time for students to manipulate and fill in. Teachers and students can add text, shapes, images, and files from your Drive and more. There are endless possibilities for this tool to boost your already great lessons! Students can have more voice in class and interact live, (even if they are home sick that day!) allowing them to take more ownership over their learning.

Bonus Tip! Untether yourself from your desk!

If you project your RealtimeBoard in the front of the room, then join the board on your own mobile device (laptop or phone) you can move amongst student groups and interact with the board alongside them! Learn more here, or come by the HOTSpot to get started!

TwosDays - Bob - Kahoot and Quizizz to Monitor Student Progress

Tech games such as Kahoot and Quizizz not only offer students a fun way to interact with knowledge, but they also provide teachers with metrics that can be used to inform their instruction.  Learn how to use the results spreadsheets after a game of Kahoot or Quizizz to evaluate student progress and address gaps in knowledge… all while students have fun! This data can be used as a way to monitor student learning and progress from applying to innovating on the Marzano Scale. Marzano Connection: DQ2 E8,13 / DQ3 E14 / DQ5 E25

https://quizizz.com  | https://kahoot.com