Integrate It! - Dotstorming

Dotstorming

Dotstorming is a cool site that I stumbled upon through Twitter. After checking it out, I was impressed! The site allows teachers to create a question for students to answer with text or images. Students join the conversation with a link provided by the teacher.

In some ways, I see parallels to Padlet. One cool thing about Dotstorming is that students can respond to other students and then vote for their favorite responses.

To see how one teacher combined Google Drawing and Dotstorming, check out this Techie Teacher blogpost.

The site is free and very easy to use. Let Colette or Robb know if you have questions!

Still Using Microsoft Word? STOP IT!

Still Using Microsoft Word? STOP IT!

We have been a Google Apps school for years now and if you haven't made the shift completely to Google Docs at this point, it's time. I know Microsoft Word is still there on your computer, tempting you to use it. But it's time ditch Word and welcome Google Docs with open arms. 

"But, Robb, Google Docs can't do everything that Word can do!"

In reality, other than a few formatting options, I have yet to find something in Word that I can't do in Docs. Plus Docs allows users to easily share, collaborate, link, integrate with Google Classroom, and organize. Making the change will also ensure you are never guilty of attaching a Word doc to an email.

Examples of Google Docs used for...

• Peek of the Week
• Hyperdocs
• Creating Tests/Quizzes
• Field Trip Permission Slips

Need help? Contact Colette or Robb and we can set up a time to meet!