In this episode, Nick and Guise talk about their favorite take-a-ways from the ISTE Conference in Philadelphia. They review the latest improvements to their favorite edtech tools as well as introduce a few new tools.
Flipgrid Updates
ShortsWakelet IntegrationPalsImmersive ReaderSmaller changes:Rearrange videosMass action download
Google Updates
Now has the ability to copy questions from quiz to quizApplications
Google Expedition feature
Summer 2019 available on Chromebooks
Chromebook App Hub Where in the world is carmen santiago Web and mobile versions of Google EarthScreencastomatic accepted on the Chrome storeAdobe Spark Collaboration option Kahoot!
More room to write questionsResponse timer has been extended to 4 minutesDrag and drop questions into a new orderAutosaving your work
New Feedback options
Keeps track of writing, grammar, customizable rubricsWriQ is an extension for Google Docs that automatically grades papers digitally. It’s faster, more accurate and consistent than traditional manual and subjective grading – giving students, parents and teachers clear visibility of writing progress over time against peers and standardized norms.
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Summer Professional DevelopmentTeacher Creativity, EdTech Round-table, and PD Badge SystemPLC’s vs. PLN’s, Teacher Conventions vs. Edcamps, and Education StatisticsQuarter 1 Grading Tips, Pop Culture Lessons, and Being Thankful!The Art of Questioning, Preservice Teachers, & Leadership Characteristics
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