Part 1: Miranda's Spark Video
I created a Spark Video for math teachers. The video covered extended response questions in mathematics. During the video, provided a brief overview of what extended constructed responses questions were and how they are graded. I provided the link to the Georgia Department of Education website that provides example extended constructed responses questions and how they are ranked. Also, I discussed five steps for teachers to use when implementing extended constructed response questions in their math classes effectively. My overall video objective was for teachers to understand what extended constructed response questions are, how they are graded, and the five steps to implementing those questions during instructional time. I provided the link to the Gadoe website so they can read more in-depth concerning the extended constructed responses questions. The vital information about Copyright and Creative Commons I will need to share with my students is always to cite your resources and never to complete a project or an assignment without providing the proper citations because without mentioning resources you are passing the work on as your work, this includes photos from Google.
Part 2: Miranda's Google Suites add-ons & extensions Screencast
I explored the following Google Suites add-ons and extensions:
160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions for Teachers and Students by Kasey Bell from Shake Up Learning
10 Add-Ons to Google Classroom You Must Try by Matt Miller
50 Google Sheets Add-Ons to Supercharge Your Spreadsheets by Matthew Guay
10 Google Chrome Extensions Every Student Needs by Shana Ramin
How to Install and Use Add-Ons for Google Suite by Google
- The Help Center for using add-ons and Apps Script provides instant help to educators and students when assistance is needed.
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10 Google Chrome Extensions Every Student Needs provides students with resources and skills needs to navigate and function with Google Chrome. My favorite extensions are:
- Split Tabs which gives students the ability to have more than one browser open.
- Google Dictionary allows students to check the meaning of a word easily and also spell-check.
- Flashcard for Google Dictionary provides digital flashcards for the visual learners and eliminates paper which allows students to access their flashcards at any time.
- 50 Google Sheets Add-ons helps teachers with data quickly so they can spend more time teaching and plan for instruction.
- Ten add-ons to Google Classroom helps teachers and students. Teachers can use more features for students that allow students to collaborate and communicate with each other, and also complete projects and assignments via Google Classroom that helps students use their critical thinking skills and create/publish products that demonstrate their learning.
- 160+ Chrome Apps and Extensions allow for additional resources that will help assist students in meeting their learning needs. These resources will also help students with disabilities because there are resources to help students that lack reading abilities and even students that have issues with speaking, there are add-ons and extensions that will put students text into words.
- These add-ons and extensions help students overcome areas they are lacking and struggling in so they can be more successful in their learning.