Cool Canva Presentation Keyboard Animations

Have you ever wanted a visual for students to quiet down while a presentation is being watched? Or need the support of a Mic Drop animation after one of your hilarious Dad Jokes? Canva has you covered! You can do these and MORE while presenting with Cnva! Check it out!

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Canva Presentation Keyboard Animations:

1. Open a Canva Presentation. If you don’t have one, upload a Google Slide into Canva and use that one! 

2. Start presenting the Presentation.

• Tap any of these letters to get the following result:

• B - blur the current slide

• C - confetti explosion

• M - Mic Drop

•  D - Drum roll

• O - floating bubbles

• Q - shhh, quiet down

• U - curtain animation

• 0-9 - Timer (in minutes)

Head over to a Canva Presentation and make it ANIMATED!

If you want these directions in a Document click HERE!

miGoogle 2014: Happy Together with Google Sheets

Session Information

Abstract: Google Sheets can be used for more than just collecting and working with data. Google Sheets can be a fantastic and easy to use collaborative tool. This hands-on session will focus on some great real classroom uses for collaboration with Google Sheets such as Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up, student created vocabulary definitions, student generated book critiques, classroom party supply sign-up, student data collection/analysis, and other easy to setup and use collaborative Google Sheets. Come ready to see how Google Sheets can make your teaching life much easier!  

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Strand: Instruction (geared for teachers) 

Featured Tools: Google Sheets, Google Drive

Time and Location: 10:10-11:00

For session location and time, please consult the printed program provided on site at the conference.

Session Resources

Please feel free to share with others. Presentation Site

• Conferences:
• Presentation Slides
• How-To Document
• Demo Document
• Vocab:
• Presentation Slides
• Demo Document
• Book Critiques:
• Presentation Slides
• Collection Form
• Form Data
• Easy Sheet (no Form)
• Others:
• Parent Party Sign-Up
• Student Data Records
• Positive Comments
• Comments Data
• Merge Document

Session Presenter

Jeremy Badiner is a father of 2, husband, classroom teacher (grades 3-5), Instructional Technology Coach, Google Educator, DEN Star, Common Sense Media Certified Educator (Graphite and Digital Citizenship), & ClassDojo Mentor. Oh...and a HUGE Tech Geek!

• Name: Jeremy Badiner
• Twitter: @MrBadiner
• Google+: Jeremy Badiner
• Email: JBadiner@gl.k12.ki.us
• Blog: BadinerTech.blogspot.com 

miGoogle 2014: Snagit and Share-It

Session Information

Abstract: There are many tools for creating screen captures. Perhaps the easiest is TechSmith's Snagit for Chrome. After installing the extension and App in your Chrome browser the world of image and screen capture is open...all for FREE! In this session we will look at how to use Snagit to annotate images, create video screen captures, create animated GIFs, and how this integrates beautifully into Google Drive for sharing. This is perfect for the flipped classroom, image/GIF creation, or for sharing screen capture images or “How-To” videos. You will need a computer (Mac, PC, or Chromebook) with Google Chrome. 

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Strand: Instruction (geared for teachers) 

Featured Tools: Google Chrome, Snagit for Chrome 

Time and Location: 11:10-12:00

For session location and time, please consult the printed program provided on site at the conference.

Session Resources

Below is a list of resources used in the session as well as "How-To" materials. Please feel free to share with others.

• Presentation Materials:
• Presentation Slides
• Snagit for Chrome Extension
• Snagit for Chrome App

Please Note:

In order to be able to "play" and experiment in this session, attendees will need to have a Mac, PC, or Chromebook with Google Chrome already installed. Snagit for Chrome will only work within the Chrome Browser and will require a Google account (a YouTube channel is also recommended).

Session Presenter

Jeremy Badiner is a father of 2, husband, classroom teacher (grades 3-5), Instructional Technology Coach, Google Educator, DEN Star, Common Sense Media Certified Educator (Graphite and Digital Citizenship), & ClassDojo Mentor. Oh...and a HUGE Tech Geek!

• Name: Jeremy Badiner
• Twitter: @MrBadiner
• Google+: Jeremy Badiner
• Email: JBadiner@gl.k12.ki.us
• Blog: BadinerTech.blogspot.com 

Spotlight Classroom Learning with Images: MACUL Mobile Learning Presentation

Here is my MACUL Mobile Learning Conference Presentation. It was Spotlight Your Classroom Learning with Images and Videos. Let's face it, teachers do wonderful things in their classrooms. It is time we show these off...not only to our students and parents, but the world. And as the saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words!" Take images, post them to an online photo sharing site, and share away! Tag them with CCSS, subject, and lessons and let the world know what you are doing!

Feel free to share the presentation below or contact me if you have questions! Happy Sharing!

Adding Audio and QR Codes to Projects using Google Drive

They are everywhere. They're on purchased products, magazine ads, posters, store signs, and even your morning cereal box. Those pesky black speckled squares! Those mysterious QR codes! But what are they really used for? What do you do with them and why are they so important? They are an easy and quick way to access a web link, file, document, or a million other things online. Wouldn't it be great if you could have your smartphone or tablet scan a QR Code and play your students' voice describing a project? You can! Here is an easy way to have students create an audio file and attach it to a project. This can be a writing sample they made, an art project they created, or a poster they designed. Putting a student's voice on their work helps explain details and gives even more ownership to their work...and it is really easy! Here are 7 easy steps to do this. All you need is an audio recording, Google account, and internet access!

7 steps to Adding Audio to Student Projects

• Step 1: You will need to get an audio recording of the student describing, reading, or retelling their story/project. This can be done with apps for tablets or a computer program like Audacity or Garage Band. Best output is WAV file (plays better with Google Drive).

• Step 2: Once you have the recording on a computer, the student will need to upload this audio file to their Google Drive. I suggest creating a folder for Audio Files. 

• Step 3: Share the audio file. I recommend making the file viewable to anyone with the link.

• Step 4: Copy the link and paste it into a QR code making site. I use http://qrcode.kaywa.com because it is easy and free. This will generate the QR code image. Save this to your desktop.

• Step 5: Attach this image to your project. You may have to print this out or insert it as an image in your document.

• Step 6: Display the final project and have others use a scanning app (like Scan for Android or Scan for Apple) to hear your audio.

• Step 7: Sit back and look like a Tech Ninja!

Here is a screencast showing how to do all 7 steps. Watch it and get QR'ing!

ClassDojo: Presentation Materials

The post below comes from ClassDojo. Check out the downloadable ClassDojo Presentation Packs. Beautiful, free training materials

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We love making things that make your life easier! So we made you some beautiful, free resources to help you: Introduce ClassDojo at your school Share ClassDojo with other teachers Run amazing training or professional development sessions Get them for free right now at classdojo.com/share. You'll find: Posters and handouts Presentations Training and professional development materials

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Hope these brighten your day - and your professional development sessions too :) Cheers, The ClassDojo team

Prezi: A Great Online Presentation Tool

We all love great presentation tools. PowerPoint was the only option for a long time, but there are many now. With so many other presentation tools available, which one should you use? I like Prezi for certain presentations. It is a great tool to hold students interest as it can be animated and even have a 3D look. It is more interactive (the viewer can control the flow if you set it up that way) and it is web-based so it is accessible anywhere! There are great templates to use and it is easy to begin, and sharing presentations is a snap! You will need an account so head over to www.prezi.com to get started!

(All text below comes from the Prezi Site.)

Collaboration made easy

Prezi simplifies the collaboration process. Brainstorm and co-create with 
your team in the same prezi. Work separately or in real time so you can see others' edits instantly.


One version, no confusion
Prezi reduces the clutter of multiple emails and multiple versions. All co-editors make their changes to the same prezi. Working together in one shared space simplifies the creative

process.

Co-create Online
You don't have to be in the same room — or even the same time 
zone — to be on the same page. Work separately on your own time, 
or together in real time.




Present Remotely
After you co-create your presentation, present it as well. Invite your audience to join the presentation, seamlessly handing over the presentation lead to anyone, anywhere.

Prezi is our go-to tool for sharing complex data with clients. Multiple analysts can put together a data set in real time."

Isaiah McPeak, Analyst/presenter at 9Lenses.com

"Prezi is our favorite tool for working on cross-department topics and team-related tasks: roadmaps, project, planning, and presentations."

Joanna Funck, Teamleader at GENERATIONDESIGN ®

"Prezi helps my students work simultaneously, both in the classroom and from home in real time and the results have been phenomenal."

Jeremy Ridgeo, Teacher at North Fort Myers High School

DENSI 2013: My Reflection of a DENmazing Experience

Wow! What an experience! I just got back from what I can only describe as the most incredible tech PD experience any teacher can be fortunate to experience. I spent 6 days at the University of Vermont with almost 150 other like-minded teachers learning, talking, laughing, collaborating, and experiencing what technology tools work in classrooms across the country. To me, DENSI2013 was a game changer!

What is DENSI2013? DENSI stands for Discovery Educator Network Summer Institute. This is a week long collaborative training opportunity put on by Discovery Education (you know, the same folks that bring us Mythbusters, Shark Week, Deadliest Catch, North America, Life, Planet Earth, and too many more to name...not to mention all that online streaming content we all use in our classrooms). Each year Discovery selects up to 125 DEN Stars (Discovery Educator Network Star educators) to attend a week long institute to share, learn, and collaborate. It is in one word, DENmazing.

Here is my reflection of this amazing week long learning experience.

From the start this was a different PD experience than any I had ever had. After getting checked into our dorm rooms (just like the old college days) we had our Press Photos taken (yes, I am now a celebrity!). Afterwards we had a BBQ meet and greet. This was my first DENSI, but I could see the connections of all the returning attendees. Hugs, smiles, and "glad you are backs" were everywhere! Each day meals were either in the dorm cafeteria or a common dining room and attendees would sit by (and make) new friends and connections each meal. In this way DENSI was the ultimate model in professional networking.

Now now week long conference can be only work al day. We had a few outings throughout the week in addition to the learning sessions. We traveled to Shelburne Musem and Shelburne Farms. We also attended a Vermont Lake Monsters baseball game. PD and Fun...who could ask for more?

Each day was kicked off with an impressive keynote speaker: Richard Byrnes, Hall Davidson, the DEN Team, and Dean Shaeski were highlighted. We were so fortunate to have these amazing speakers and resources for teachers all in one place! 

Most of the institute's days consisted of many sessions to choose from. Some were one hour while others were 2 hour sessions. There were more sessions that I wanted to attend than hours available. I had to make some tough decisions to not attend some sessions over others. But fear not...the good news is the collaborative and family-like mindset of all attenedees. All the sessions had notes posted and shared for all attendees. This means that we had access to all notes for sessions we could not attend. Did I mention how fantastic the attendees were? Below is a list of sessions I personally attended:

Conference Sessions I attended:

• The Finer Points of Video 
• iDiscover and iLearn with iPads
• Hi, Im David and I'm an APPoholic
• Discovery Education for Students
• 50 Ways Quickfire with Discovery Education
• Discover Augmented Reality

In addition to the scheduled sessions, the last day was set up as Unconference sessions. This gave attendees the chance to set up session that they wanted to learn more about or had expertise and wanted to help others with a topic. The best part of these unconference sessions was that they were collaborative. Questions were answered, direction was changed according to what the need was, and everyone had the opportunity to participate. These were truly fantastic! 

Unconference Sessions I attended:

• Talking Faces (Morphe) and Apps to Extend
• Digital Citizenship 101
• Evernote and Edmodo
• MacGyver Videos: iMovie
• Mind Blowing Closed Captioning
• Screencasting with Camtasia for Mac

All the sessions I attended during the week were fantastic. There was always a sense of collaboration and acceptance throughout each. I gained so much insight into new tech options that my head is still spinning. 

In short, DENSI is: 

Dynamic friends being made

Educational experiences gained

Never-ending connections developed

Summer Camp feel to learning

Insightful tech uses gained

DENSI2013 was full of almost magical experiences. These will stay with me as a teacher forever. It was much more than just another PD conference. It was more than just a gathering of like minded educators. It was more than just a great experience. The only thing I can compare it to was as a child I attended week long overnight summer camps each summer. The memories of those friends made and experiences still linger. DENSI is much like summer camp. The Joy, excitement, and life long feelings will always remain. DENSI was summer camp for adult (techie) kids! My fingers are crossed that I will be fortunate to experience it again! Thank you Discovery Education for this opportunity!

Check out the shared DENSI2013 Resources!

Check out the DENSI2013 Video Experience!

Check out the  DENSI2013 Photos!

Animoto: Easy Video Creation

Animoto is a video publishing tool that I’ve used with students over the last 3 years. It is easy to use and videos can be created very quickly.  The easiest way to create is by using the web based program.  There is also an app (both iPad and Android). I have used it with students as a presentation tool, and students love it. Students can create short videos using images/video, text, and build in music.  Students can create their own accounts for free, but are limited to 30 second videos.  If the teacher creates an Educational Account the length limit is eliminated.  Teachers then give a classroom code to the students to have an Educational Account as well. Videos can be shared by a web-link, YouTube, Twitter, embedding into a web page, and other services.  Below is an quick video I created to show what a finished video look like.

Head to www.animoto.com to get started! 

A note to educators...Create an Education Account and you get more themes and longer videos, as well as the option to create student accounts.  

Class Dojo Presentation Materials

ClassDojo Presentation Materials

It is no secret that I am a HUGE fan of ClassDojo.  It is the best classroom management system I have ever used.  If you want to present ClassDojo to teachers in your building (or just want more information) click the link below to view materials.

Click here to download Presentation Materials

Do yourself a favor and check ClassDojo out!

Tech Tip: Educreations

Tech Tips

Issue 23

This Tech Tip will look into a great record-able white board tool.  Educreationsis a great way to record lessons, re-teach concepts, and have students create student-made assessments.

What is Educreations?

Educreations is an iPad app that turns your iPad into a record-able whiteboard. This app allows for whiteboard drawing with recorded audio to help explain concepts and ideas. You (or students) can easily create a tutorial video to explain a math concept, a science term, an artistic movement, or anything you can draw and talk about. It is easy to use and a great re-teaching tool for both teachers and students. 

What can Educreations Do?

·      Help students with homework by working through example problems.

·      Record and replay your voice, writing, and drawings.

·      Add text and photos from the iPad camera, Photo Albums, Dropbox or the Web.

·      Share your lessons with teachers, students, and parents.

·      View already created Educreations content from others.

·      Embed your video lessons on your blog or website.

·      Allow students to create videos explaining concepts to be used as assessments.

·      Collect student sample work in your teacher course.

As a teacher, this is a great re-teaching tool as well as a student assessment tool. Teachers can have students log into their Educreations account and create a short video of them solving a math problem.  Teachers can then see student actions on the screen and hear them talk the problem out. When teachers have students enroll in a "course" all their videos are available to the teacher to view from any computer for review or assessment. Educreations is Free and a great classroom tool. Download it from the iTunes App Store and get "Edu-"creating!

Create an account and get started:  http://www.educreations.com