Instructional Technology | Innovation Specialist | Retired June 2022
You don’t need Ozobots to learn how to use them. Start with the online simulator using any device with internet access and you can block code in a workspace then test run your code. This is a good way to problem solve your code before uploading it to the actual Ozobot by way of placing an Ozobot on the screen for the transmission of code, much like OzoBlockly. How cool is that!
This resource is a great way to engage learners working remotely AND, it’s completely free to use!
These games focus on ESL students to include: Fast English, Perfect Tense, Monster Phrases, Questions, Speak Easy, Speaking Phrases, Fast Vocab, Jobs Game, Spelling Bee, The Future, Falling Clouds, Weather, Big Describer, Food, Vocab Game, Compare, Fast Phrases, Time, Concentration, Past Tense, Bubbles, Conditional Sentences, Clothes, Monster Numbers, Prepositions, Phrase Making, Animal Mystery, Phrasal Verbs, and Hangman. These games can also be used in any ELA class as well in both a whole group setting or individually for practice.
Coming in May, schools on the rapid release schedule will begin rolling out the new layout on May 3rd and schools on the scheduled release will begin rolling out on May 17th. Both releases could take up to two weeks to complete.
In the meantime, take a look at Eric Curts’ overview of what’s to come. Google listened to the needs of educators and other users and made some fabulous changes. After watching Eric’s 5 minute video, I think you will agree.
Whether it be Seesaw, Canvas, Schoology or anything you want to fancy up a bit, creating buttons that link is one way to do that. With ImageFu (a free resource) you can simply crank out some buttons or badges in no time at all.
Create a calm, focused, and kind classroom.
So, what exactly is Mind Yeti? Mind Yeti is the practice of paying attention to things as they are right now with kindness and curiosity.
Research shows that practicing mindfulness – even for a few minutes per day can improve emotional regulation, self-awareness and self-acceptance, execute functional skills like focusing and paying attention, and promote pro-social behaviors and kindness acts. The more students engage in mindfulness exercises, the greater the impact.
Click the word Activities to gain access to the Mind Yeti resources. Transitions are the perfect time to practice mindfulness as a class, such as the beginning of the day, between subjects, before or after lunch, or at the end of the day.