Did You Know? You can lock a Google Sheet tab

 

You can control who can edit individual sheets (tabs) within your Google Sheets? Protected sheets are marked with a small padlock symbol. Others can see the sheets but not edit them. Follow @benlcollins on Twitter for more great tips like this one.  

Friday Matinee: Podcasting in the Classroom

As you know, we now have a room set up where you or your students can create podcasts.  Before you do that, you may want to watch this webinar on Podcasting for Personalized Learning.  Jen Giffen does a wonderful job talking about podcasting and she is a podcaster herself!  Here's the description for the webinar:

"Podcasting is a great way to engage in professional metacognition and gives students authentic writing opportunities that can be shared with an authentic audience. Whether you are new to podcasts or you love them and have been waiting to get started, this is the session for you. Join Jen Giffen of #ShukesAndGiff The Podcast to learn about podcasting - from what to listen to for inspiration, to name picking, to logo design, to ways to record & launch. We will share our successes and challenges. No fancy equipment, no costs, just an idea, and some passion. You and your students will be ready to start recording tomorrow!"

In order to watch, you will have to register, but if you are interested in podcasting, it will be worth it!

For more information on teaching podcasting, here's a curriculum guide for educators from NPR.

Did You Know? Send from Gmail Extension for Chrome

This extension (Send from Gmail) when added to Google Chrome makes Gmail your default email application and provides a button to compose a Gmail message to quickly share a link via email.  The extension will open a compose window in Gmail when you click an email address on a webpage.  It will create a message when clicked, using the page title as the subject and the selected page text and link address as the message.

Let us know what you think!

Friday Matinee: Kentucky's Academic Standards for Technology

The new KY Academic Standards for Technology will roll into full implementation this fall and are a graduation requirement for all K-12 teachers. This video provides an overview of the standards and an introduction to a teacher resource and student example dashboard that has been created to support teachers as they infuse the standards into their classrooms.  The new KY standards follow the ISTE Standards for Students.  

Laura Raganas is a Digital Learning Coach for the Kentucky Department of Education and the state lead for district level Digital Learning Coaches.

Let KATE know if you have any questions or if we can help you infuse these into your teaching.

Friday Matinee: The ISTE Standards Community

The ISTE Standards Community is an open network dedicated to discussions and sharing resources related to the ISTE Standards, including the ISTE Educator and Student standards. Topics may include adoption and implementation, the standards in specific grade bands or content areas, and anything else you want to discuss or share. Start by exploring the content, or post a comment and engage in dialogue after creating an account on ISTE.org. For this community, you can create a FREE ISTE account for access and do not need to be a member. Remember that ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education. The ISTE Standards Community provides a Professional Learning Network (PLN) where you can explore conversations on technology standards and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Although we teach in higher education, the standards were written for grades P-20. These standards are not only a great guideline for integrating and using technology in the classroom, but they are important in the preparation of teachers who will be going into classrooms where technology plays an important role.

The ISTE Educator Standards are one part of a larger set of standards from ISTE, which include education leaders, coaches, and students. The ISTE Standards put students at the center and provide a nested framework of support for multiple stakeholder groups.

To learn more about the ISTE Standards for Educators, go here. Check out this short video explanation, ISTE Standards For Students and Educators, by Tiffany Feild. You'll find that the ISTE Standards for Educators are your roadmap to helping students become empowered learners and they will help you rethink traditional practices. As you expand your understanding of the ISTE Standards for Educators, you are also connecting to the ISTE Standards for Students in a variety of ways. Join with the ISTE Standards Community to engage with other educators to learn more about how to use the standards in your teaching.

On another note, Arlene Borthwick, Professor Emerita, National College of Education, National Louis University, shared two opportunities to discuss and provide your perspectives on technology infusion in teacher preparation programs. * Attend and participate in this ISTE21 Live conference session being led by Joseph South, ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer, and Ji Soo Song, ISTE’s Senior Policy and Advocacy Associate: Call to Action for the Future of Technology Infusion in Teacher Preparation, Tuesday, June 29, 11:45 AM Eastern. See: conference.iste.org/2021/program/search/...

* Share your perspectives on technology infusion in teacher preparation by participating in a research study currently underway. Responses from full, part-time, and adjunct instructors of educational technology in teacher preparation are requested by June 30, 2021. Learn more about the study by reviewing the consent form at bit.ly/EdTecQSort_Consent

She would be happy to respond to any questions about the above two opportunities. You can email her at aborthwick@nl.edu.

Did You Know? ISTE TEN's 10 Things in About 10 Minutes

ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) has various focus groups and one is the Teacher Education Network (TEN).  This group has started a podcast in the last 6 months that is "TEN's 10 Things in About 10 Minutes" and they include downloadable podcast notes on their website.  Some of their topics have been very interesting, so I thought I would share the site with you,

TEN's 10 Things in About 10 Minutes

We're all teachers and I know you'll find some great insights and ideas from the various guests on each podcast. 

Friday Matinee: Triple E Framework Extended Learning

The last component of the Triple E Framework is to use technology to extend learning to connect students to the real world.  Extended learning includes creating opportunities for students to learn outside of school and create a bridge between what they are learning and daily life.  This can also include learning non-content or soft skills.

Triple E Level 3: Extended Learning

Be sure to check the Extended Learning Checklist and think through these questions as you plan lessons for your students that include technology.

Have a super great weekend!