Teaching with Technology
"How do I....?"
Model Instruction with Video (with Whiteboard options, too)
Google Classroom - Create and upload a video using one of the following options:
Screencastify: Create videos for students of yourself modeling instruction and/or use the Whiteboard feature to illustrate activities.
How to install Screencastify (Video)
How to Set Up Screencastify (Google Slides, from High School for Telecommunications)
How to Use Video to Master Distance Learning (infographic, pdf, Screencastify)
Google Meet: Use this live or record a video of yourself modeling instruction and/or using the integrated Jamboard whiteboard app.
How to Collaborate with Jamboard Whiteboard while on Meet! - NEW!
Other options:
1) Use an external app such as Explain Everything or canvas.apps.chrome
2) Record yourself modeling on an actual whiteboard (windows work!) or on chart paper.
Zoom: Use this live or create a record a video for students using the Whiteboard feature - Video Tutorial (YouTube, 2020, 07:11)
WeVideo: Create your own curriculum videos using this online video editor to easily edit video and audio using multiple media sources. No download necessary. Many basic features are available as part of the FREE plan.
Model Instruction with an online Whiteboard & Video
Google Classroom - Create and upload a video using one of the following options:
- Screencastify: Create videos for students of yourself modeling instruction or use the Whiteboard feature to illustrate activities.
How to install Screencastify (Video)
How to Set Up Screencastify (Google Slides, from High School for Telecommunications)
How to Use Video to Master Distance Learning (infographic, pdf, Screencastify)
- Google Meet: Record a video of yourself modeling instruction or using a Whiteboard app such as Explain Everything.
- Zoom: Create a Screencast video for students using the Whiteboard feature - Video Tutorial (YouTube, 2020)
Create Audio Files
Create audio files for read alongs or to provide instruction:
Create Video Files
- WeVideo: Create your own curriculum videos using this online video editor to easily edit video and audio using multiple media sources. No download necessary. Many basic features are available as part of the FREE plan.
- Loom: Loom's Education plan is 100% free for verified students and teachers! If you currently have an existing account with a student or teacher email and you're an Admin in your Workspace, you can verify your account via this form and Loom will start the verification process. 🎓 Get your account verified here! If you're new to Loom and plan to use Loom for classwork and have a valid school or university email. Visit our Loom for Education page to sign up for free and get started with Loom.
Take Attendance
Formatively Assess Students
Google Classroom: Create a Google Form for students to complete
- Pre-made Formative Assessment Google Forms LIBRARY. Just "Make a Copy" and you can edit or use any of these forms
Zoom:
- Use the built in non-verbal response features of Zoom such as Yes, No, Slower, Faster, and Raise Hand). **Be sure that you have this feature turned on
External Resources:
Encourage Discussion/Interaction
Google Classroom:
Zoom:
Meet:
Facilitate Collaboration
Google Classroom:
Google Meet:
- Using multiple Meet rooms for Breakouts - a video tutorial (YouTube, 2020)
Zoom:
- How to "Enable" Breakout Rooms in your Zoom settings (Zoom Support Article)
- Allow students to choose their own Breakout Rooms
Provide Feedback
- Google Docs (Docs, Slides, Sheets)
Use the Google Docs 'Comments' feature to leave student feedback
Using the Comment Bank in Google Classroom to provide more detailed and focused feedback faster