Twitter Start

This week I introduced Twitter to a handful of teachers that are interested in exploring using it in education. They set up their accounts and I shared a list of some good educators to start following (This list will be constantly updated as I get  chance): Twitter Teachers List




Great links to explore Twitter

The Teacher’s Guide To Twitter

Twitter in EducationA Visual Guide To Twitter For Beginners Twitter vs Paid professional development

5 Tips for Teachers Getting Started on Twitter

TTT4: Further exploration into Evernote

This week we looked at a few more examples of using Evernote to organise school and personal life. One of the great tools that helps make the internet and all the various applications work more smoothly is IFTTT. The IFTTT website: https://ifttt.com/, allows you to authorise various formulas. I use it to back up Instagram photos to Evernote, save Gmail emails to Evernote, and multiple other ways.

I then got colleagues to ask questions and explore some of the fantastic resources created by Bec Spink (Evernote Education Ambassador in Australia). Have a look at her website for more great ideas and links: http://becspink.com/evernote/. 

Next week Tuesday 26th August: 

Why Twitter? Reasons for, ideas, collaboration, sharing & connecting

TT3: A few more Google & Chrome Tools

This week we looked at a couple of Google Tools that can make your lives so much easier as teachers or in your personal life.

The Chrome Browser is fantastic and allows you to access a range of applications that are placed similar to apps on a tablet screen and add extensions to your toolbar for quick access to tools. The place to access this is through the settings on the right side of the browser. There is a range of tools to use for all areas, and it is best to explore and see what works for you.

The second main discussion was around the Google Apps for Education (GAFE). If you search for this it will take you to Google's customised site with help, step-by-step lessons and how to apply them in class. Have a look if you wish to learn more about the different tools. Link: http://www.google.com.au/edu/training/tools/

Next week: Looking at a few more practical examples of Evernote use
Fortnight: Why use Titter?

TTT 2: Introduction to Evernote

Good start to getting setup with Evernote today by a number of staff new to the application.

Main website: https://evernote.com/

Download App: https://evernote.com/evernote/

Download Webclipper for Browser: https://evernote.com/webclipper/

Great place to start for resources and ideas with the Evernote Education Ambassador in Australia, Bec Spink - http://becspink.com/evernote/

TTT 1: Google Drive and more

The first 'Tech Talk Tuesday' session went well, with about 15 staff in attendance. Some great questions and examples shared on using the 3 main applications in Google Drive - Documents, Presentation and Spreadsheet. They are the Google version of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
They allow for fantastic collaborative practices, and cloud storage of information.

Here are some great articles on using and setting it up to get started with:

• Getting started: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2424384?hl=en

• 100 Ways To Use Google Drive In The Classroom

• 12 Effective Ways To Use Google Drive In Education

Also a staff member shared an app called 'Workflowy' that he uses to manage his to-do lists.

https://workflowy.com/accounts/register/