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What is Post-it Plus? The Post-it® Plus App allows you to capture notes, organize, share with everyone, and access from ANYWHERE! It is that easy!      Capture multiple notes (up to 50 at a time) Combine groups Create digital notes Organize notes Share with others Work as a team Work on all devices There are some great brainstorming and planning apps for smartphones (sticky notes, Padlet, Popplet) and a new app from the makers of Post-it Notes combines the traditional tool with a digital platform. Post-it Plus is a super cool app that lets users snap a picture of their post-it notes and the app will recognize each individual sticky – creating digital sticky notes. You can then move them around your screen and organize them into groups. It is a great way for kids to collect their stop-and-jots in one place whether they are using post-it notes in Reader’s Workshop or when conducting research for a writing project. Classroom Ideas: We love the idea of exit tickets and e...

Have you ever wanted to collect files from your students or team?  Consider using the FILE UPLOAD feature found in Google Forms. While in a Google form, click the  button to insert a NEW item: Select the FILE UPLOAD question type in the drop-down list: Click CONTINUE : Complete the question properties form: If applicable, click next to ALLOW ONLY SPECIFIC FILE TYPES and select the desired file type(s): Select the MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FILES number: By default, the MAXIMUM FILE SIZE  the form will accept is set to 1 MB.  Adjust this, if needed: By default, the TOTAL file size the form will accept is 1 GB. Adjust this, if needed.  To do so, click CHANGE : Note the helpful tools in the lower, right corner of the question window - COPY QUESTION , DELETE , REQUIRED , and SHOW DESCRIPTION (found beneath the MORE menu): A folder can be found in the form owner's Google Drive containing any file uploads. Find more information at Google Support

Guest Post by Cameron Yancy What is Sway ? Microsoft Sway is a Microsoft tool that allows you to create interactive presentations. Start from a Topic Sway has some really cool features that you can utilize for your students to make standard presentations work for you, not against you.  A feature you can utilize to diversify your presentations is the START FROM A TOPIC feature: This feature allows you to enter in a specific topic (ex: Roman History) and it will generate an outline with different cards (Sway's version of slides) pertaining to the topic. (ex: Language, Military, Geography, etc..) . Note About Copyright One thing that is not only important to Microsoft but Keller ISD is copyright. Using this outline does NOT allow students to copy the word helpers provided by Sway.  It is assumed that one using Sway would replace the information with their original work. Accessing Sway Navigate to  portal.office365.com Keller ISD: Navigate to  KCLOUD Enter your logi...

If you want to add a little engagement to your class, Mentimeter  is the tool for you! With their many slide templates to choose from, students will finally have a reason to utilize their mobile devices for learning! First, sign up for a teacher account here . Next, click the  button. Once your account has been created, dive into your first presentation.  Click the  button. Enter a NAME for the presentation and define the PRESENTATION SETTINGS : Select a SLIDE TYPE along the right side of the screen: In this example, the WORD CLOUD   type will be selected: Select the applicable CONTENT and CONTENT SETTINGS .  In this example, the question, entries per voter, and profanity filter properties will be selected: Once the slides are complete, click the  button. In order to interact, have the students access the prompt at menti.com and enter the provided code: The word cloud example can be pictured below: Limitations Currently, there is no limitation on nu...

Guest Post by Jeremy Smith What is OneNote? OneNote is a user-friendly online notepad that automatically saves your entries so you can never lose it. OneNote gives you the freedom of your own customization through drawing, text, and voice-recording. In your notes, you can add documents, forms, and many other things provided from Microsoft. OneNote also helps with organization of notes and documents so you never lose them. How to Login Navigate to portal.office365.com Keller ISD: Navigate to KCLOUD Enter your login credentials Click OFFICE 365: Click ONEDRIVE: Click NEW > ONENOTE NOTEBOOK: Name the notebook TIP :  click OPEN IN ONENOTE  if you would like to open in the OneNote desktop software : Why Use OneNote? OneNote is a great tool for teachers to use for organizing their daily school tasks. From note-taking, to to-do lists, teachers can make sure they will never lose their important work and notes for their class. OneNote also gives teachers the freedom to be creative i...

What Is Kahoot? Kahoot!   Is a free game-based student response system. Students and teachers can use ANY web-enabled device, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and all smartphones, with this web-based service. Add videos, images, and diagrams to your questions to amplify engagement. Students  DO NOT  need an account to use Kahoot! No usernames or passwords to forget! All results can be emailed or downloaded as an Excel spreadsheet or saved to Google Drive. Take it to the next level by having students create their own questions and/or Kahoot! games for review.  Social learning promotes discussion and pedagogical impact. What will you do with Kahoot! in your classroom? #kisdpd How Does Kahoot! Work? 1.      Teacher will login or create an account at  https://getkahoot.com  and select a quiz to play. 2.    Students will go to  https://kahoot.it/  on their web-enabled device. 3.    Teacher wil...

What is Google Drive File Stream? File Stream is a new Google feature that provides a shortcut to your MY DRIVE files on your computer. After installing, a MY DRIVE shortcut will appear on your desktop where all items from your Drive will be streamed. Google Drive File Stream saves storage on your computer and saves time while not having to wait on syncing. Even though streaming requires an internet connection, the option to download files and folders to your computer directly is still available. How to Use It? LOG INTO Google Go to DRIVE Click the SETTINGS GEAR in the top right corner: Click DOWNLOAD DRIVE FILE STREAM FOR WINDOWS Choose the appropriate DOWNLOAD button. Run the googledrivefilestream file (WIN) or the DriveFileStream.dmg (MAC) to download the application Once it downloads, login with the Google Drive account. The file stream will appear in the File Explorer (WIN) or Finder (MAC) window named Google Drive File Stream  and all of your folders and files will appea...