Mr. B EdTech Blog

For those that are interested in the field of tech, this article offers some perspective on the web and internet over the past 10 years. https://staltz.com/the-web-began-dying-in-2014-heres-how.html Mind-blowing facts from this article: Facebook and Google account for over 70% of all internet traffic! Amazon does not focus on profit (see their revenue vs net income chart) Mobile devices are now accessing the internet more than desktops as of last year.

Interesting video about the 4-H National Youth Science Day. For More Information https://4-h.org/parents/national-youth-science-day/ http://www.techlearning.com/blogentry/12367

A very useful tutorial for those wanting to setup a custom web address name for your Google Site. For example. I changed my website.  https://sites.google.com/mrbwebsite.com/home to the much more user friendly www.mrbwebsite.com I did this so my students could easily get to my class website so they didn't have to type out the looooong web address. At the moment, mine is setup as a re-direct link, but after viewing this tutorial I'll have to get to work on getting that changed.

This is a great article showcasing some of the uses of video in the classroom. Topics include flipping classroom instruction, student assessments, as well as video for professional development and parent communication. Check out the Article Here https://www.msedtechie.com/single-post/2017/05/01/5-Way-to-Use-Video-in-The-Classroom

Check out this article,  What Teachers Say They Need to Use Technology Effectively , for some insight into how teachers view Education Technology in their classrooms. Article Preview Based on those surveyed, 68 percent of teachers in blended learning classrooms report that with the use of technology they’re better able to differentiate instruction for their students. Teachers who have experienced online and blended classes for their own professional learning use advanced technology with their students, value the role of technology in learning more highly, and have higher aspirations for leveraging technology to transform learning environments.

Have a look at this resource list for teachers to use in their classrooms. This list includes new tools as well as updates to existing tools. http://www.techlearning.com/resources/0003/whats-new-new-tools-for-schools/70736

I am often asked if Google Classroom and Skyward, our Student Information System, have a way to sync grades between each other. Well, at this point, there is nothing offered that will sync grades. It is possible for teachers to mass copy grades from Google Classroom into Skyward. It is a lengthy process that gets easier with experience. Take a look at the resources below. 5 Minute Tech Tips - Transfer Grades from Google Classroom to Skyward Google Doc, Migrating Grades from Classroom Into Skyward https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L3YoRgKt079rLGrNKSHFMsu0UixCAJyIEL8g-IagQDI/edit