Can they find it on the Internet?

"If you are just telling students something they can find on the internet, stop. Give them the link and use class time to have discussions, do work, or make meaning of the work." the Innovative Educator

Support for Digital Learning

Google Apps definitely has a place in supporting inquiry teaching and learning.  Here is a simple website [that works well on mobile devices as well] that provides links to key resources for technology integration, provides a great framework for looking at how technology can support inquiry and reminds us to look at the responsibilities that go along with being online.

https://sites.google.com/a/go.rbe.sk.ca/google_apps/

 

Blooming Google!

Ever wondered how Google Apps might align with Bloom's Taxonomy.  Well now you can quit wondering.

http://kathyschrock.net/googleblooms/

Telling Stories - Alan November

Technology Integration Matrix [TIM]

Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology the TIM or Technology Integration Matrix would/could be a fantastic starting place for technology planning for schools, individual teachers or entire school divisions. It is very comprehensive and provides loads of examples, rubrics, tools and other supports.  If you truly want a picture of how you are using technology or could use technology to support learning then this is the tool for you. 

21 Signs You're A 21st Century Teacher

From the folks at Simple K12 and the I Love Edtech Blog here are the 21 signs you are a 21st Centry Teacher. 

The 21 Signs

What would you change if you wanted the:

  • 21 Signs You're a 21st Century Teacher Librarian
  • 21 Signs You're a 21st Century Principal
  • 21 Signs You're a 21st Century Parent

Are you part of the Kahn Academy?

Salman Kahn advocates "flipping" your classroom by letting students watch lectures or tutorials at home and reserving classroom time for interaction, discussion and actual work.  If you have not seen this site then it is definitely time to check it out....teachers and students.

For all you mobile users out there [iPhone, Android, iPad] you can download and install an app for the Khan academy.

Google Apps

Welcome to the Cloud

Welcome to the Google Apps for Education support page.
Regina Public Schools has been provided with a Google
domain [http://i.go.rbe.sk.ca] and 21500 accounts to
distribute and manage within the division.

Google Application List

Affordances: Why use Google Apps?  Essential Learning with Digital Tools

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To get started all you need is an account: email Stuart Harris [stuart.harris@rbe.sk.ca]

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Google Docs General Info [click to visit]

Education Overview [click to visit]

Google Apps Tips and Tricks [click to visit]

Google Apps Help Centre for Users [click to visit ]

Video Hints for working with Google Apps [click to visit ]

Google Docs in Plain English [click to visit ]

Google Docs for Educators

Classroom Activities for Gr. 6 - 12

Google Docs - Help Menu for Docs, Presentations and Spreadsheets

Google Docs - Help for Forms (Surveys)



Video Tutorials

The Google Apps Playlist:  [click the left and right arrows to move through videos]
Click to see the PlayList in YouTube