G Suite Training - Get training on the spot

This Google Chrome extension by Google themselves places resources at your fingertips to learn the tips and tricks of using Google Apps. You add the extension to Chrome allows you to access the training menu right within the app.

The training menu covers: Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Sites, Forms, Google+, Classroom

Click the link to locate the extension.

Development Impact and You

Our world is constantly changing and we need to work better. Sometimes we need to look at things from a new perspective. Here is a toolkit that has the resources to help you do that.

Click on this link to view the Development Impact website

In the year of push alerts

An interactive site showing the push alerts sent out by the New York Times over a year. See how big news stories developed.

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Common Sense YouTube channel review are here!

You asked for help keeping up with the best (and worst) of YouTube, and we answered. Common Sense YouTube channel reviews are here! They'll point you to the most popular channels and stars your kids are watching. And the best part: These reviews are independent, family‑focused, and free. You can help keep it that way by supporting Common Sense. Give today, and make sure you always have what you need to keep up with your kids. Support Common Sense

Digital Life of your Child

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SFS School Days Calendar

Wishing I could see the SFS School Days on my phone!

Have you ever thought how nice it would be to have the SFS Days calendar on your phone? Well, your dreams have become reality. If you follow this link from your phone you will be able to see each day of the school year and easily know if it is a Day 1, 2, A, B, etc. We recommend Google Calendar for the best calendar viewing experience.

Link to the SFS School Days calendar.

Micro Credential for 1:1 teachers

Want to become a connected teacher or maybe you are looking to get more from your students in your 1:1 classroom?  Eduro Learning will provide online on the job professional development. Have a look at two of their micro-credential courses they are running.

In the past we have worked with Jeff Utecht, CEO of Eduro Learning. He and his team are well respected educators around the world and provide excellent professional development.

Find out more below.

Eduro Learning Micro-Credentials

The 1:1 Teacher (link): This micro-credential was designed for educators that are already in or new to a 1:1 learning environment or looking to move into a 1:1 classroom.  The course series of this micro-credential helps the educator that is unfamiliar with tools that assist in the implementation of technology in the classroom. If you’re a complete novice with technology, or you’re just wanting to learn how you can be purposeful with the technology in your classroom, this is the micro-credential for you!

The Connected Teacher (link): If you’ve already moved into a 1:1 classroom and are looking to up your overall technology integration knowledge, this micro-credential is for you! The 1:1 technology you have in your classroom can help you connect your students with others around the globe, inc If you’re interested in how to become a connected teacher, this micro-credential helps you to connect yourself and your students to the world.

Eduro website: https://edurolearning.com/teachers/micro-credentials/the-11-teacher/