Happy Veteran's Day

http://www.va.gov/kids/k-5/index.asp?intSiteID=2

Happy Veteran's Day!   If you need some resources, check out the website by the VA above or click here. 

Have a great weekend!

Thanks to Google Helpouts for the fun graphic.  

District 64 Storytown Harcourt Resources

As I mentioned at staff meeting on Wednesday, the other elementary coaches and I try to download as much material from the PCOBE Storytown Resources website as we could, and now we're sharing it on ELA website on the District Portal.  If you'd like easier access, please click here or use the Teacher Resources Link on the right side of my blog.   If you have other resources to add to this page, just let me know!

Check out the new Google Maps

Google has been working on updating their maps.  Check out the video above to see how they've improved their Maps product.   Google Maps would awesome for teaching kids about certain places, or if your students have their own Google accounts, they can create their own maps!   Of course, Google Maps is also awesome for finding your way somewhere.   Enjoy the updates!

My Math: Customizing Presentations & Creating Assignments

I hope that everyone enjoyed their staff development meeting today!   Today the other Elementary Instructional Technology Coaches and I presented about Customising Presentations and Creating Assignments.   If you attended one or our presentations, I hope you learned something useful!  Below is our presentation, just in case you'd like it as a reference.

Children's Media Use in America

Do you think this sound about right?  I know in my household it does!

What happen to the black bar on top of my google?

You may have noticed today that the black navigation bar that normally is at the top of your gmail, docs, etc. has gone away.   Don't worry - there's still a quick and easy shortcut way for you to navigate around Google.  You will notice a little grid icon in the upper right hand corner of your screen.  If you click on it, you will have a variety of apps to choose from, like mail, drive, calendar, sites, etc.   To watch a 30 second video on how the new navigation panel works, click below.  If you have any questions - feel free to ask.   I hope you enjoy the new layout - I know that it may take some getting used to - but hopefully in a month you'll forget all about the black bar!!!  If you are feeling adventurous you'd like to customize how apps appear in your new control panel, click here to install the app launcher customizer and follow the directions it gives you.