Ideas, Activities and Resources for Bend-La Pine Schools
Recently I added the Grammarly extension to my Chrome browser and I’m really enjoying it. It’s not just for Chrome, either, it can also be added to Safari. Here are some key features: Eliminates most writing mistakes Grammarly corrects over Continue reading Grammarly Extension
This is a special alert for teachers using Turnitin.com. Please post the instructions linked here that explain how students should access turnitin.com from their iPad. Special thanks to Mary Falkenstein, Jeremy Rubenstein and the rest of the Mt. View Continue reading Student access to Turnitin.com
We have two unique ways to back up work that kids make in Notability. Please show your students the following video to give them a chance to back up to both iCloud and Google Drive.
I know you’re asking, “What exactly is OverDrive?” Well, I’m glad you asked. OverDrive is an extension of each of our school’s libraries, only it is online with 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks! It’s convenient for students or staff to Continue reading OverDrive is Live
This video will give you a brief overview of how iTunes U could be used in your classroom. The video has a demonstration of the new tools available in iTunes U that allow students to work directly in the app! Continue reading Getting started in iTunes U
Padlet is a very adaptive digital tool in the classroom that provides an excellent platform for student sharing. Here is a perfect example: Students can use padlet to keep an ongoing record of books they read in and out Continue reading Personal Reading Record in Padlet
The Slidepaths app is made by LEICA. A companty most famous for creating quality microscopes and digital imaging machinery. If your classroom does not have a microscope available, this app may be the next best thing. Students can Continue reading Leica Slidepaths App
I’m guessing all of us, at some time or another, have gone to a restaurant and ordered our food “to go” rather than stay and eat. Google Takeout is, in a sense, getting “Google to Go”. If you’re graduating or Continue reading Google Takeout