It is important to remember to turn your projector off when it is not in use. However, when you are looking to have the projector turn on quickly and don’t want to wait for it to warm up, there is an option! Simply press the A/V Mute button on the remote. The bulb and sound are turned off but will turn on quickly without any waiting!
The Chromebooks still have to mirror their image, just as you would with any other computer. By following these simple steps, you will be able to change the display settings on the Chromebook.
How To Change Your ChromeBook Settings To Mirror The Image Using A Projector
PBS LearningMedia – This is a free online resource tool for teachers and students filled with media content, lesson ideas, picture gallery, quiz builder, storyboard templates and so much more. Check out their about video.
Are you looking for a way for students to interact with the iPad? Osmo does just that. Osmo is a gaming system that supports learning in social emotion skills, creative thinking, art, STEM, and common core. There are five apps to use with the base station: Numbers, Words, Newton, Tangram, and Masterpiece. Students can work in pairs, small groups or alone.
Tangram – spatial relational skills.
Words – spelling and critical thinking skills.
Newton – creative problem solving skills.
Masterpiece – drawing and creative confidence.
Numbers – counting, addition and multiplication.
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Have you ever wanted to shorten a video that you have found on YouTube, TedTalk or anywhere online? There are several options to do this. TubeChop, Vibby, and EdPuzzle can help you. Read more about these tools in this blog post.
Google Apps now has the ability to download (export) files in EPUB format. EPUB is the file format used to access documents and digital books on a variety of devices. If you’d like to download files as an EPUB – simply go to the File menu – Download as – EPUB Publication (.epub).
The Trackpad on your MacBook Air can be customized! Read all about it!
Visit the Google Chrome Web Store to enhance your Google Chrome experience! Find apps, extensions and themes to increase your productivity and knowledge!
What do you think? Please take a moment to examine the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards. This is only a draft but is expected to be approved by the end of the school year. We encourage you to share your thoughts with the state by emailing: mathsciencetech@doe.mass.edu
DRAFT: Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards (DL & CS)
Google Keep is a versatile note-taking tool. Check it out and “keep” it all together!