Adding Content to Explain Everything

I have spent more time diving into the deep end of Explain Everything.  You know you can insert images, videos, and audio.  But wait, there is so much more!  Did you know you can insert equations?  What about different files that are already created?  And clipart that is already a part of Explain Everything?  And then there are the placeholders!  Here's a quick video to show you how!  Hope you enjoy!

How will you use the Add Media feature to enhance your next Explain Everything project?

Episode 22: The 5th C - Citizenship

Who's ready for another episode of the Coppell Digital Learning podcast?  I am!!  In this episode Alli and I focus on the 5th C - Citizenship.  It's not just a conversation for the beginning of the school year!  You will hear me say citizenship is 24/7!  Now, listen...

Apple Classroom Resource

Common Sense Media

CISD Empowered Citizens

Using Apple Classroom in a Different Way

Apple Classroom Keynote Template

Share how you are talking with your learners about citizenship in these last few days of the school year by taking a picture and sharing in on Twitter using #coppelldlc!

Podcast: Redefining Spiral Review in the Land of STAAR

It's spring time in Texas which means it's testing season.  Yes!  The most favorite time of the year!  Not really!  In this podcast episode Alli and I discuss how we can transform traditional review lessons to engage your learners.  We also have a special guest, Amanda Mask, who joins us to share a tool she recently discovered!

Here are a few of the tools we talked about:

Gimkit

Deck Toys

Boom Cards

Digital Breakouts

Calm App

Until next time!

What's Coming up in April

I'm really excited about the professional learning opportunities the Digital Learning Coaches have put together for April.  There is always something new to learn about...especially with our educators receiving new MacBooks this month!  Check out the resources the DLC team has put together and I am sure you will find something new and exciting!

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1FTKjfkb55naku8JLMLIpnSpNYRhsB4Vd7BuUz23uoNk/preview

Podcast: Creativity

Wow!  I'm really excited about this episode of our podcast because we were able to speak to a few of the learners from our district and hear directly from them what creativity means to them!  It is really interesting to hear the concept of creativity evolve from a young elementary child to a young adult!  Listen to this episode to hear some of our ideas on how you can help encourage creativity in your classroom.  Then share your own thoughts on Twitter using #coppelldlc!

Thanks for listening!

What's Coming Up in March

Well, this post is way overdue!!  How can we already be in the 3rd week of March with only 9 weeks left in the school year?  There is still time for your own learning this month.  Check out the opportunities the DLC team is providing....

Podcast: Collaboratiom

Where you born ready to openly accept and use other's ideas to move a project forward or expand your own learning?  I sure was not!  I am very fortunate to have worked with so many amazing people in my career who have definitely helped me become a better collaborator.  And I truly believe that when we collaborate a better understanding and a better product is the result!  So, listen to this episode of the podcast where Alli and I discuss collaboration in the classroom...

Share how you are encouraging collaboration in your classroom?  Take a picture and share it on Twitter using #coppelldlc!