Part 1 – Introducing Google as a Search Engine When looking for …
Part 1 – Introducing Google as a Search Engine When looking for a very specific piece of information, it can be helpful to be able to write very specific searches, and Google provides operators to make that possible. Learning Activity 1: Check out the video link to learn more about using Google effectively!
Search tools are not independently intelligent. They cannot understand what you type in, only match it. Sometimes, there are multiple types of meanings that match a query, so a savvy searcher uses special symbols or words, designated by the particular search tool in use at the time. These special symbols are called operators, and Google as a number of them.
Why Screencast? Screencasts provide an opportunity for creators to show, rather than …
Why Screencast? Screencasts provide an opportunity for creators to show, rather than tell, someone else how to do something Implications for the Classroom Screencast content can potentially be more engaging and interactive if used with purpose. Teachers can use screencasts to effectively teach through examples. Students can review steps as needed.
More and more classrooms are using weblogs as a tool for sharing …
More and more classrooms are using weblogs as a tool for sharing and reflecting on learning experiences. Some teachers use weblogs as a communication tool, posting regular updates about the classroom so that parents are kept informed about classroom activities. Others teachers invite students to use blogs as a way to publish final written products such as stories, and critiques. Blogs can also be used to share rough drafts, and first impressions, to chronicle an entire learning journey. There are many different ways to incorporate either a class blog, or individual student blogs, into your own classroom. (Blogs from Sun West)
For Faculty and Portfolio Administrators: The ePortfolio block can be added to …
For Faculty and Portfolio Administrators: The ePortfolio block can be added to individual courses using the Add a Block functionality. To do this use the following steps: 1) Login to Moodle and access the desired course 2) Turn Editing On 3) Scroll down until you see the Add a Block option in the far right column. 4) Drop-down the Add a Block box and select “Exabis ePortfolio” from the options. 5) You should now see the Exabis ePortfolio block appear at the bottom of the right side of your course. You can use the black errors on the block to move it around on the page. ...
Part 1: What is a Podcast? Part 2: The Importance of 21st …
Part 1: What is a Podcast? Part 2: The Importance of 21st Century Skills in Schools Part 3: Choosing a Topic Part 4: Retrieving Information – An Important Skill for Inquiry Learning Part 5: Scripting Using Google Docs Part 6: Recording Using Audacity
Directions: Create questions by using one word from the left hand column …
Directions: Create questions by using one word from the left hand column and one word from the top row. The farther down and to the right you go, the more complex and high-level the questions.
For each grade level, a suggested set of I can statements has …
For each grade level, a suggested set of I can statements has also been developed. Below is an example from Grade 1:
Grade One Social and Ethical Use of Digital Technologies I can take turns when I use a digital technology (e.g. computer, tablet, etc.). I can show care when using digital technology. Research and Inquiry I can use question starter words (e.g. 5 Ws) to guide my online searches. I can read visuals from digital technologies to discover information (e.g. SmartBoard images, images from the internet). I can begin to use multi-media sources to locate information (e.g. use audio from online story or CD).
CREATING STRONG PASSWORDS • A strong password is an important part of …
CREATING STRONG PASSWORDS • A strong password is an important part of keeping your information safe online • We will cover important tips in this presentation that will help you create a strong password. Different resources on creating strong passwords
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