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Back Up Your Notability Files!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Scott McDonald

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.

Posted in High School, Middle School

OverDrive is Live

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Christie Boen

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→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Getting started in iTunes U

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Scott McDonald

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→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Personal Reading Record in Padlet

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Scott McDonald

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→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Google Takeout

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Christie Boen

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→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Formative – It’s What You’ve Been Waiting For

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Christie Boen

I am so excited to share Formative with you! This tool will save you time and give instant feedback to your students. You can upload any assignment and in a few simple steps, you can set it up to quickly grade and give Continue reading Formative – It’s What You’ve Been Waiting For→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Sketchnoting in Notability

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Scott McDonald

Notability is truly our workhorse for students with regard to turning in work from student iPads.  But, Notability can be so much more!  Consider notetaking.  Some  of our students have taken to sketchnoting  (see this link).  Notability is the perfect Continue reading Sketchnoting in Notability→

Posted in High School, Middle School

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