Tech. Tools & Resources
The following links lead to training manuals and videos provided by the GPISD Technology Department.
Technology Training Manuals & VideosSkyward
Additional technology tools that you will find helpful in the classroom
AwesomeTable - Use their templates to make "awesome tables" from your google sheets and embed them on your website.
Canva - Design posters, flashcards, flyers, or letterheads by using the drag and drop features.
ClassroomScreen - Perfect for teachers like me who use QR codes, timers, and signals for students. Teachers can choose a background and display multiple tools on one screen.
ClassTools.net - This site contains lots of helpful classroom tools for teachers.
CommonLit - Free instructional materials and lessons for English language literacy.
Edpuzzle - Make educational videos more interactive with edpuzzle.
Gizmos - Interactive experiments for math and science.
Google Earth - Travel the world on the google earth site.
NearPod - A great way to have students follow along with your presentation using their own device.
Padlet - An excellent collaboration tool for brainstorming with colleagues or students. You can also use it as a live question bank during lectures and I also use it for warm ups or as an exit ticket.
QR Code Generator - Generate QR codes and have students scan them to give them quick access to links on their mobile phones.
Seesaw - Create lessons on seesaw and have students use this tool as their digital portfolio
Storyjumper - Create and narrate your own storybook.
Symbaloo - Create a homepage with your favorite websites and just click for access instead of typing the web address .
Thinglink - Make your lessons interactive by adding links to videos & websites to any photo.
Wizer.me - This site allows you to create interactive worksheets.
ZipGrade - Use this mobile app to quickly scan student assessments. You are allowed to scan 100 papers a month for free.
FlipGrid - Use this as a formative assessment and have students post an answer to a question or let them state what they learned or found interesting about a certain topic that you taught them.
Kahoot - Create games to check your students for understanding.
Google Form Quizzes - Use google forms for surveys and even quizzes. Google forms can also grade your assessments and post the results on a spreadsheet.
GoFormative - Give the students a code to complete formative assessments through a classroom that you set up.
Poll Everywhere - Gather live data from students by using a code to have them text their answers to a specific question. You can display their responses or hide them to use as a formative assessment tool.
Quizlet Live - Have students collaborate and compete with other groups to practice vocabulary and concepts.
Quizizz - This is a great and fun way to have students review for unit exams.
Skyward Quiz - Have students take a quiz on their own device and have skyward import it straight to your grade book.
Socrative - Create assessment questions or games and keeps track of student performance.
Survey Monkey - Free unlimited online surveys.
Powtoon - Create your own animated video.
TEDEd - Educational site that allows you to create & share your lessons from YouTube.