Hey everyone! Remember that Google Vids tutorial I shared back in December for making videos? Well, exciting news – our students can jump into creating with Google Vids too! Google Vids: Unleashing Student Creativity Google Vids is a video creation tool built right into the Google Workspace. It’s designed to be straightforward, making it a […]
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Authentic Learning in an AI World
AI has a growing presence in education. It’s becoming increasingly likely that students will use AI tools to assist them with assignments. Therefore, it’s essential for us, as educators, to adapt our teaching strategies and design assignments that promote authentic learning and are less susceptible to being completed solely through AI. Fortunately, tools like Google Gemini […]
Translating Web Content with Google Lens
Have you ever discovered an excellent digital resource for your students, only to find that language barriers stand in the way? It’s a common challenge: you’ve got a fantastic website or web-based tool, but the usual translation aids like Google Translate Extension or Read&Write Extension don’t work with certain web tools. This roadblock can be […]
Google Vids: Easy Video Creation for Educators
Want to add a little flair to your lessons? Google Vids is a new tool that can help you create engaging videos. Vids sits alongside Google’s other productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Like them, it includes a simple, easy-to-use interface and the ability to collaborate and share projects securely from your browser. It […]
Enhancing Reading Accessibility: Getting Started with Chrome’s Reading Mode
Imagine a classroom where every student, regardless of their reading abilities, can access and comprehend digital content with ease. In today’s classroom, ensuring all students have equal access to learning materials is crucial. Our MPS student Chromebooks offer a range of built-in accessibility features that can significantly improve the learning experience for students with diverse […]
Engaging Students with Video Responses: Bringing Voices to Life in the Classroom
Using video responses in the classroom can transform student engagement, giving them a dynamic and personal way to express their thoughts. By allowing students to articulate ideas verbally, teachers can assess understanding beyond the written word. Here’s a snapshot of four MPS-approved and student-accessible tools—Canva, Seesaw, Padlet, and Book Creator—that make it possible to integrate […]
💬 Communication: Google Chat
➡️ Hey there. We see you! Thanks for stopping by. 🧑🏽💻 On the blog this week Ben shares about Google Chat. ⤵️ Check it out below! And happy fall! (Photo Credit: Elise Niedermeier, MPS Design&Training) Google Chat The image to the right is the basics of how it works. This screenshot is from the top […]
Wrapping Up & Counting Down
Yes! The countdown to summer is on, and, before closing your MPS laptop for the summer, we want to share a few ways to ensure your digital spaces are ready for summer break too! New for everyone this year, with our adoption of Infinite Campus, a new system came into play. A Google Classroom was […]
Jamboard Sadness 😢 and Options 🙂
🚨 UPDATE (Oct. 2024) Figjam is NOT an option. They are not in compliance with the Minnesota Student Data Privacy Agreement. The two MPS-approved tools are: Please reach out to us if you want help with either of them. Ooh, just a few weeks left of the school year. Thanks for taking some time to visit the […]
Check out the 2004 Spring Break Challenge!
Hey there! Welcome back. So glad you’re here. 🎉 Leading up to Spring Break 2024, the MPS Technology Integration Team is hosting our Spring Break 🏖️Challenge here on the blog. It’s a chance to explore and learn about different EdTech tools, AI, and technology integration. You can see all the info on last week’s post. […]