It's easy to make learning menus interactive, digital, and more dynamic! via @ShakeUpLearning

Check it out! It's easy to make learning menus interactive, digital, and more dynamic!... https://t.co/GvFJUXqiPH via @ShakeUpLearning - This would be awesome for new faculty training next year! #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) December 19, 2017

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December 19, 2017 at 06:38AM
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Turn your doc into a TEMPLATE link! via @ShakeUpLearning

Whaaat!!!! This cool hack lets your turn your doc into a TEMPLATE link! #gsuiteedu https://t.co/Lm2lFYTMGx via @ShakeUpLearning #HoltonTechTips #TechTipTuesday

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) December 12, 2017

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December 12, 2017 at 12:50PM
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TEACH THINKING NOT CODING via @educationweek

For Computer Science Ed Week - Teach Thinking NOT Coding https://t.co/EtPvOiYy2x via @educationweek #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) December 4, 2017

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December 04, 2017 at 04:26AM
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10 TOOLS FOR CREATING DIGITAL QUIZZES

10 of the Best Tools for Creating Digital Quizzes! #holtontechtips https://t.co/Y0PRNO7HZj

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) November 30, 2017

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November 30, 2017 at 03:32PM
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CREATING MOVEABLE DIGITAL ACTIVITIES WITH GOOGLE DRAWINGS + SLIDES

Creating moveable digital activities with Google Drawings + Slides https://t.co/z6ffOmIIqo via @jmattmiller #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) November 4, 2017

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November 03, 2017 at 06:26PM
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ADD AT LEAST ONE C! via @alicekeeler

ADD AT LEAST ONE C! https://t.co/m8F76oJvf7 … via @alicekeeler #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) October 18, 2017

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October 18, 2017 at 01:07PM
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GOOGLE KEEP IN SLIDES, YES PLEASE! via @alicekeeler

Google Keep in Slides, Yes Please! https://t.co/dGcBAzpOnm via @alicekeeler #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) October 2, 2017

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October 01, 2017 at 06:25PM
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TECH TIP TUESDAY - DRIVE SLIDES - A SUPER COOL CHROME EXTENSION

Our Lower School is rethinking how teacher communicate with parents. This year, LS teachers plan to use the "Bulletin" feature on our LMS to share classroom updates, pictures, and videos! In order to help make this change as easy as possible I created a Newsletter Guide detailing two methods for embedding content from Google directly onto the home page of each teacher's course page.

One option is to embed an entire Google Doc containing the text and images the teacher wants to share. This is a great option if teachers are already creating their newsletters in Google Docs and is similar to how many of our teachers post their homework grids [STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS for Embedding a Google Doc].

The second option is to type text in the bulletin section of the course page and embed a Google Slides presentation to share several pictures. This a a great option for teachers who have several pictures to share, or want to share a video or two! Teachers can even copy and paste the text if you have typed it in another word processor [STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS for Entering Text and Embedding Google Slides Slideshow].

While I prefer the look of the second option -  I was very aware that it could be quite laborious to create a Google Slide show with each slide containing one image - especially for teachers who would want to share several images. THAT IS, UNTIL NOW!!! 

I just came across a super cool Chrome Extension that makes creating a Google Slides presentation out of images in a Google Drive Folder in ONE EASY STEP! DriveSlides by Alice Keeler [who is amazing by the way] "allows you to create a Google Slides presentation out of images in a Google Drive folder. Simply open a folder in Google Drive that contains JPG, PNG or GIF images. Press the DriveSlides Chrome extension icon to open the Google Slides presentation with your images automatically added. The Slides are created in your Google Drive, within the same folder." HOW COOL IS THAT!? I just tried it and it could not be easier! I cannot wait to share this awesome tool with our teachers!?

What super cool Chrome extension have you recently discovered?

TECHNOLOGY ENRICHMENT IDEAS - SUMMER 2017

The Academic Technology Team at Holton-Arms compiled a list of kits, resources, podcasts, and places to visit that will add some enrichment to your summer! Whether you are interested in making, tinkering, or programming, there is something for everyone! We hope you have a relaxing and enriching summer!

Who knew you could *bold* comments or copy formatting!?

Who knew you could *bold* comments or copy formatting!? 8 Great Google Apps Tricks https://t.co/UFbSOF9FmJ via @alicekeeler #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) April 18, 2017

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April 18, 2017 at 09:26AM
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April Newsletter - Academic Technology @ Holton

15 Tech Tool Favorites From ISTE 2016

15 Tech Tool Favorites From ISTE 2016 https://t.co/NuDETkO2it #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) March 12, 2017

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March 11, 2017 at 07:24PM
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March Newsletter - Academic Technology @ Holton

New Video Options in Google Slides That Will Make Your Day! via @ShakeUpLearning

New Video Options in Google Slides That Will Make Your Day! | Shake Up Learning https://t.co/zxdY5wMmS1 via @ShakeUpLearning #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) February 14, 2017

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February 14, 2017 at 07:59AM
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February Newsletter - Academic Technology @ Holton

How to use littleBits to teach design thinking in the classroom

How to use littleBits to teach design thinking in the classroom https://t.co/aSO7ZBl5dQ #holtontechtips #stem #makered

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) January 4, 2017

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January 04, 2017 at 03:10PM
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January Newsletter - Academic Technology @ Holton