Category: Technology

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Quizlet Live for Team Based Learning

This collaborative classroom activity has students working together in teams to correctly match up terms or definitions. The first team to match 12 in a row is declared the winner.

What you need to create a game:

  • A Quizlet study set (with at least 12 unique terms)
  • At least six students
  • A computer or mobile device for each student
  • 10-20 minutes of class time

How it works:

  • Students work together in randomized teams of 3 or 4
  • Teams race to match all the terms and definitions
  • Incorrect answers reset the team’s progress to zero
  • The first team to match all 12 terms correctly in a row wins
  • At the end of a game, teams view their results

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License Plate Design Contest for 9-12

Virginia License Plate Design Contest: Take Action Against Distraction

take action against distractionIn 2016, thirteen Virginians were killed and more than 800 injured in automobile crashes involving a distracted teen driver. For this reason, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is launching a statewide license plate design contest for high school students. The Take Action Against Distraction Plate Design Contest aims to start the conversation and raise awareness about distracted driving. Also, it provides an opportunity for students to share their visual arts skills for a worthy cause and potentially save a life.

All 9-12 students enrolled in a Virginia school are invited to design a license plate depicting distraction-free driving. Design entries must be submitted online between November 1 and December 15, 2017, through the official contest website at:  www.dmvNOW.com/vaplatecontest. This link takes you out of the Virginia Department of Education website. Eight finalist designs will be selected by February 20, 2018, and will be placed online for public voting in the Spring of 2018. Finalists will be awarded cash prizes. The winner will be announced in April 2018.

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Project Your Chromebook’s Image

Google Cast for Education is a Chrome extension used to project or cast your Chromebook’s image to a display for all to see while you wirelessly roam your classroom and drive your instruction.  Not only can teachers share their screen but students can also share their screens wirelessly from anywhere in the classroom.

  1. Sign in to Google.
  2. Install Google Cast for Edu from the webstore.
  3. See video for teacher setup and student side setup.

Google Cast for Education – teacher app
Google Cast – student app (already under ‘more’)

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PowerTeacher Pro – New Web-Based Version

PowerTeacher Pro is a new version for Chromebook users which requires no Java.

Launch Chrome and from my.ccps.us, go to PowerTeacher.  Log in and select PowerTeacher Pro from the top left menu on your dashboard.  This version is web-based.  There is no chrome app or extension to install.  View intro below to become familiar with the interface.

https://youtu.be/WPFGhjIkqSY

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ZipQuiz for Math, Science, English, History and Geography

From the makers of Quizizz, ZipQuiz is a free fun new way for students to practice (and compete) on their favorite school subjects!

Students select a subject and a grade, and magically receive a short 60-second quiz just for them. Students can play on their own, or compete against students from around the world. They can even challenge friends to beat their score!  There are thousands of questions for grades 1-12 in Math, Science, English, History, and Geography.
*Currently the app is only available on iOS. Stay tuned for the Android version to hit soon.