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Canva

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Canva is a great tool to create photo collages to use in conjunction with webpages, learning management systems, lessons, social media, thinglinks, etc.  Simply follow the steps below. Sign up for an account here . Click the  button. Select a design:  Use the tabs along the left side of the screen. The ELEMENTS tab is shown below to create a collage: Select an element. The GRID is shown below to create a collage: If applicable, select the UPLOADS tab from the left side: Drag and drop images into the placeholders as shown: When finished with the design, find the SHARE , DOWNLOAD , ORDER PRINTS , and MAKE PUBLIC options in the top, right corner of the screen: Canva can be used for so much more than just collages.  Social media, presentations, blog graphics, Facebook covers, documents, cards, and more can all be created in Canva and helpful templates are supplied for the user needing a creative push.  Sign up for Canva  here  and find help articles...

Customizing Your Waffle!

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Did you know that you can customize your Apps Launcher found in G Suite (also known as the "waffle")? Watch this short video to find out how:

Strive is Here!

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Eduphoria's new module, STRIVE , was launched on Tuesday, June 27th!  When Eduphoria users login, they will see a new icon: Clicking the   button proves to be a best practice when using the Eduphoria suite, especially at the beginning of each school year.  Click the   button and complete the form provided.  Consider uploading a profile picture to assist administrators in appraising their large faculties. Although the rollout will happen in phases, learn more about the full functionality of Strive by viewing this video: Eduphoria's Appraise and Workshop buttons will not disappear until all modules are integrated into STRIVE. Teachers will see a screen that displays their GOALS , EVALUATIONS , and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .  By utilizing the tabs across the top, users can easily navigate between these three sections Goals To add a goal, simply click the PLUS SIGN and add the information related to the goal (T-TESS dimensions, action steps, comple...

Chrome Tips

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Read on to learn two quick and easy Google Chrome tips that will help you take control of your online experience... Setting Your HomePage While in Chrome, click the  button found in the top, right corner and select  SETTINGS In the APPEARANCE section, turn on SHOW HOME BUTTON Select the second option, then enter the preferred website. Change the Download Location While in Chrome, click the   button found in the top, right corner and select SETTINGS Click ADVANCED  towards the bottom Under the DOWNLOADS section, select one of the following: Change the DOWNLOAD LOCATION Slide the ASK WHERE TO SAVE EACH FILE BEFORE DOWNLOADING option to ON

International Patio PD is July 11!

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International #patiopd Day July 11! Below  ⇓  How to organize & create a great #personalizedPD experience ON YOUR PATIO!  And your “patio” can be anywhere. This is not your usual Professional Development, but it should be. It’s on our patios. :-) Principles of PatioPD : 1. We like learning together 2. We like our families 3. Breaking bread and camaraderie enhance creativity 4. Informal, personalized, low-stress professional development is useful, powerful, and energizing. 5. Sharing and learning exactly what we need honors professionals and learners 6. Learning collectively builds community right near us, while connecting us world-wide Let’s get together on everyone’s patios to make this happen!  HOW TO KIT : International #patioPD Day Resources: Frequently Asked Questions #patioPD Checklist Map Showing #patioPD Locations  (add yours… here’s how ) Email Invite Templates RSVP Form Template to Copy Possible Topics to Start the Conversation

Virtual Field Trips

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The Texas Technology TEKS state that students will explore virtual environments, simulations, models, and programming languages to enhance learning.  What possible virtual environments can our students explore?  Although these are only a few to get you started, the links and resources listed below can enhance student engagement and learning. Google Cultural Institute  allows users to go inside the Eiffel Tower, view multiple world museums, explore Machu Picchu, explore National Parks, and so much more!   Read more here . Visit Mount Everest here  or view embedded here: Courtesy of www.AirPano.com AirPano features many other wonders such as the Taj Mahal, sites from Norway, Russia, and more. 360Cities also offers various places to visit virtually including the Church of Holy Spirit, the Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland, Tobolsk Kremlin, and much more. Explore the Balloon Fiesta 2009 below: Balloon Fiesta 2009 Note that some resources listed can be used with Virtu...

Flipgrid

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If you've not noticed, students love video and photo media!  So, instead of fighting their interest in apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter, educators may consider leveraging this interest in utilizing video for eduational, more meaningful purposes.   Flipgrid  has made this idea so easy.  Teachers can push out video, audio, or text prompts and collect student response videos in an instant!  To sign up for a  flipgrid  account, click  here  and follow the prompts. Once the account is created, use the ADMIN LOGIN button when logging in: There, you will find all of the grids created: With the free account, teachers can utilize ONE grid, however an UNLIMITED number of students, topics, and responses.  ( Read more here. )  A grid code is created for students to access the grid and teachers may add a password for security purposes as well. Once the settings are defined, TOPICS are created including text or (optional) video (...