TwosDay - Sean - Student Class Resources

Having resources available to our students on a regular, easy access basis is crucial to in class and out of class learning. Google Classroom has become the go to for most of us, but they’ve taken away the “Class Resources” tab. However, there’s an easy work around to create and continue to build resources throughout the semester for our students. This will also allow the kids to access all materials in just a matter of seconds once they’re in Google Classroom.

TwosDays - Sean - Reusable General Questions Form

Inevitably, unplanned scenarios come up in the classroom where we would love to gather responses from ALL students. However, pausing everything to set up or create a gathering tool “in the moment” can typically stall momentum and stifle interest. Check out this video for a quick way to set something up now that you can use all year long with your students.

TwosDay - Amanda - Google Priority

A new update has arrived to Google Drive. Maybe you’ve noticed when you open Google Drive there’s a new option on the left hand side above “My Drive.” The Priority option in drive learns what files you use  most often and gives suggestions given the time of day in which you tend to use those files from AI technology. Below the row of suggested files, you will find the “workspaces” area. “Workspaces” allows the user to organize and quickly access files in one place without searching the entire Drive. You can create as many “workspaces” as you would like to help you organize the files you use most frequently in one easy-to-find location. Think about showing your students this option to organize group projects, research assignments or labs. 

TwosDays - Bob - Credit Hours for ISBE

The Lunch ‘n’ Learn season has already begun! After the wonderful learning is complete, don’t forget the important step of completing your post-PD evaluation in Frontline.  You will receive an email reminder after the PD is completed and then follow the steps in this video in order to finish the process and receive those much needed credits.

TwosDays - Amanda - Slides Carnival

Do you want to spruce up those beginning-of-the-year presentations?  Do you want to show students how they can make an impactful first presentation in your class?  Take a look at slidecarnival.com! This site offers a variety of themes that go way beyond those included with Google Slides.

TwosDay - Bob - Google Classroom Startup Tips

Many VHHS teachers use Google Classroom to push out important information and resources to students. Here is a reminder about the COPY CLASS function that may make your startup process a little easier as well as a tip about pushing links and resources out to students  that may help you keep things running smoothly throughout the year.