Technology+Organization+and+Communication

Technology: Organization and Communication -A convenient place to post links for all sorts of uses -Where I post homework assignments and maintain a running record of these -Access to commonly used forms, electronic copies of unit materials, link to electronic textbooks, links to class newsletters -Get started here (don't forget to select the option for teachers)
 * Class webpage **

-Each time I make a contact of any kind with a parent or family member, I complete a quick Google form that I have bookmarked on all my computers -A time stamped entry is made into my contact spreadsheet along with any notes I took during the contact -Is set up to be sharable with administrators and co-teacher [|Google forms contact tracker] [|Google contact tracker spreadsheet]
 * Using Google forms as a contact tracker **

-During the first week, students will have several days to access the online syllabus (linked on the class webpage). -Students will be expected to read through the slide show themselves. They will also complete a welcome survey using a Google form (linked in the syllabus). -A final Google form at the end of the syllabus will allow me to give a HW credit to all students that complete the assignment. [|Google virtual syllabus] [|Google form welcome survey] [|Google welcome survey spreadsheet]
 * Digital welcome **

-Use sharable folders in your [|Google Drive] to share certain files with co-teachers, administrators and observers -This is [|lesson folder] is accessible (but not editable) by anyone with the link
 * Document sharing **

-Prevent reinventing the wheel by organizing your digital files thoughtfully -Create templates for common documents (lesson plans, unit plans, lesson presentations)
 * Keep a clean desktop **

-I have little personal experience with this website but it could be an essential resource for streamlining the grading of certain assignments. -The site allows you to create "Scantron" type forms and then use a camera to scan these into our computer.
 * [|GradeCam.com] **