Pirate Tech Trio

It's funny how the world works! I'm excited to have an opportunity to be a college instructor for a 2 credit #InstructionalTechnology course at my alma mater, @Ouachita Baptist University this spring! Going back to my roots! And proving the #TigerForLife tagline!

Critical Thinking Cheatsheet @glodigcit #edutwitter #learning #k12 #teachertwitter

Worried about how you can help prepare students to navigate the new STAAR features?? Take a look at how Google Jamboard, Google Sheets, & Google Forms can account for all assessment types! Plus fun (useful) chrome extensions for students! Bit.ly/615staar #GranburysummerPD

youtube.com/watch?v=B96ax7… It's been a great week of camp at GHS!! Here is the short video from this week's camp. A longer version will be coming soon! Big thanks to our new addition Coach Dondrei Williams for putting this together.

#TXed A2 - @PirateTechTrio has always worked to ensure that participants walk away with something they have created that can be used in their classroom going forward. But a Big focus for us this year is scheduling a follow up! We want staff to feel supported beyond the 3 hour PD!

Check out how you can use @Flipgrid and its immersive reader tech as a #FormativeAssessment tools and accessibilities to simulate end of year assessment platforms like Texas’s STAAR test! youtu.be/76cQ8cCN6eQ #TXed

We are beyond excited to announce one of our #T4G4 keynote speakers will be @tylertarver!! Tyler’s mission is to encourage each educator to become a “baller teacher”! We’re looking forward to his breakout sessions and keynote this May!

Our @scratch lesson on Figurative Language is ready to rock and roll! You can make a copy of the student handout that takes Ss step by step through the drafting, coding, and turn-in process HERE: bit.do/figlanguagecod…! #HourofCode #CSEdWeek @JPullanoAES.

Coding with kinder?? You know it!! @GISDTech2 #10houses1family

Have to brag on my science teamie @MrsStubbyAES!!! Check out this @nearpod lesson she created integrating text features and weather conditions. My students are so engaged and check out their work! They’re researching our natural world without even realizing it!! #actonhappy

NFT Ep 9: Nearpod For Sight Words! Engaging & Efficient! Nearpod's assessment tools give you the ability to identify student growth and create an engaging environment for learning. Use embedded audio & assessment activities to check for learning progress! youtube.com/watch?v=XT9Uc0…

NFT Ep 8: Nearpod 101! Spice Up Your Instruction! It's @nearpod week! At its core, @nearpod adds engagement to any instructional practice! Let's dive in on the bare essentials of converting a slidedeck into a nearpod and pulling the nearpod reports! youtube.com/watch?v=RfUxEV…

NFT Ep 7: Increase DOK with Stop Motion Animation! This episode centers around simple (free) tools to put creation into your students' hands & allow them to evaluate, critique, & engage in the learning process! Give your kids the chance to show they know! youtu.be/ciaFIvAS8mA

NFT Ep 6: Lights, Camera, Youtube Live! In our current climate the need to meet kids where they are has never been more necessary! Youtube Live has the ability to live stream events, lessons, projects, spelling bees, sporting events! youtu.be/Pq2A3szaXHA

NFT Podcast Ep5: Get Woke With Wakelet! As Ts we ensure Ts & Ss are adept at using the 4 C's of 21st century learning. But there's a secret 5th C that we should ALL develop: CURATION! Wakelet is a great tool for curating, organizing& stockpiling resources! youtu.be/O41mvxWzxjo

NFT Ep 4: Document With Ease! Track Student & Parent Contact! In today’s digital age, we are constantly communicating through one means or another! Utilize a timestamping google form that will keep track of the contacts as you go! youtube.com/watch?v=8Ixp8k…

NewFavoriteThings Podcast Episode 3: Open Your Assessment With Google Classroom Rubrics & Feedback! 21st century Ss are expert videographers, cinematographers, artists, linguists, etc! Let's allow them to create with autonomy using rubrics & feedback tools youtube.com/watch?v=VaQwdj…

Enriching our minds with computer science! Learning how to code for Storytelling with an educational program from @GoogleCSFirst! So exciting!!! @mambrinosteam @GISDTech2 🤓💻 @granburyisd

Episode 2: Get The Most Out Of YourGoogle Forms! Google forms are a wonderful tool for efficiency! We can assure we focus class time on instruction and less on "alright, trade papers with your neighbor." But Forms can be so much more than just a worksheet! youtu.be/QTFs6u292xE

We couldn't wait to drop Episode 1! Here's some Early #OctoberGr8ness! Episode 1: Give Your Kids A Voice! Podcasting Ain't That Hard!!!! youtube.com/watch?v=1MAPzj…