Chromebook basics

Are you a new Chromebook teacher?  A number of questions have arisen from staff members as to how Chromebook use will change the way that they teach.  I've prepared a folder that will hopefully provide some incite.  The folder contains a bunch of handouts including:

• creating groups and mailing lists,
• creating or deleting a folder in your Google Drive,
• creating a link to send out a Google Form,
• Google Form basics (the Form is a wonderful formative assessement tool),
• how to share a Google Doc,
• setting up offline access, and
• viewing a Google Doc offline

Add the CommonCore widget to your website

Copy and paste the following into a gadget that accepts HTML


<div id="_MC_ccapp_widget"><script src="http://www.masteryconnect.com/learn-more/cmsjs/widget.js"></script></div>

Once saved, a widget will appear on the right side of your web page that provides CommonCore information.

FREE Virtual Conference and Expo—High Tech Online Professional Development for K-12 Educators and Tech Staff!

The award-winning producers of FETC and T.H.E. Journal invite you to participate in the FETC Virtual Conference & Expo fall event, focused on exploring the most pressing issues related to 21st Century Skills. This 100% online event brings several valuable education technology presentations straight to your desktop at your convenience.  (Free Registration and additional information )

Molecular Workbench interactive models keyed to Next Generation Science Standards

Molecular Workbench [MW] is already one of the most versatile ways to experience the science of atoms and molecules. Now thanks to Google's generosity and the power of HTML5, MW will now run on all platforms, including Chromebooks.  [If you are using a Mac or PC, you may still download and install MW.]

Welcome to STEMbite!

Stembite is your home for bite-size math and science lessons from everyday life. We live in an amazing universe! Now you can see it like never before – through the eyes of the enthusiastic young science teacher, Andrew Vanden Heuvel. Watch the STEMbite trailer or check out some of the featured videos below.  To explore the entire collection, visit the STEMbite Youtube Channel.  (They're all free!)

Welcome new WSeSU staff members!

We use this site to post technology resources that will hopefully provide additional tools to use for your own edification along with everyday instruction.  Please click on this link to download an informational handout.

Please take this brief tech literacy survey  (it should only take a few minutes).

Graphite - Common Sense Media's new, free service for educators.

I went to the Graphite launch at ISTE...people were very excited about Graphite's capabilities...you should check it out!

Graphite makes it easy for teachers to find the best digital learning tools by presenting them with independent ratings and reviews based on a rigorous rubric that evaluates learning potential. The site couples in-depth analysis of edtech products with insights from teachers on how best to use them in a classroom. Reading a review on the site is like listening to advice from a valued mentor with deep experience leveraging technology in the classroom.