Tips and Tools for Hybrid Teaching

Check-in/Exit Ticket Tools  One of the components of the NCPA Hybrid Learning Plan is creating lessons that include a check-in and exit ticket component. Here are some tools that you can try: Mentimeter.com – in minutes you can create a poll, quiz, open-ended questions, word clouds, and more. I like how you can download the […]

Try EdPuzzle with Canvas

EdPuzzle is a FREE web-based tool for educators that allows you to edit online videos and add interactive content specific to learning objectives. Recently, I sat down with our AP Environmental Science teacher, Nina Gross, to learn how she is using it in her classroom. First, it’s essential to know that she follows the flipped […]

NCPA #edtech Briefing: Thursday, September 24

  Here is what we covered in under 20 minutes: Making Connections – Naarah​ Canvas Tips – Lisa​ Tech Ambassadors – Lisa Thank you Naarah for sharing some very relevant tips in making connections with students.  Even if you aren’t physically present you can still have a presence in the classroom and in your students’ […]

NCPA #virtualschool Daily #edtech Briefing: Thursday, March 19th

Get the latest #virtualschool tips, FAQs, and demo slams from #pulaoproud Tech Ambs @newtonsscience @alannamounsey @trishmerewether @hanghesperwang @mbkkelsey live every Thursday at 8:30 am CST. Join link & recordings at http://go.ncpachina.org/vsdeb #issedu #acamistech [advanced_iframe src=”https://1252700138.vod2.myqcloud.com/vod-player/1252700138/5285890800168601345/tcplayer/console/vod-player.html?autoplay=false&width=1280&height=720″ width=”640px” height=”360px”] This day’s topics were: All about Online Discussions ( Jigsaw in Teams, Groups in Canvas Discussions, Small Group […]

The Definitive Guide to Slow Internet

Since the beginning of virtual school, students have submitted at least 188 tickets to the IT helpdesk. Of those tickets, the largest single source of problems (56 tickets; 31%) is students’ slow home internet connections. China’s limited overseas connectivity causes slow home internet connections – essentially, there is an internet traffic jam between China and […]

NCPA #virtualschool Daily #edtech Briefing: Tuesday, February 25

Get the latest #virtualschool tips, FAQs, and demo slams from #pulaoproud Tech Ambs @newtonsscience @alannamounsey @trishmerewether @hanghesperwang @mbkkelsey live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am CST. Join link & recordings at http://go.ncpachina.org/vsdeb #issedu #acamistech [advanced_iframe src=”https://1252700138.vod2.myqcloud.com/vod-player/1252700138/5285890799441939113/tcplayer/console/vod-player.html?autoplay=false&width=1280&height=720″ width=”640px” height=”360px”] This day’s topics were: +/ Δs Contribute to Teacher Greeting Video Making videos smaller via Handbrake Free […]

NCPA #virtualschool Daily #edtech Briefing: Thursday, Feb 27

Get the latest #virtualschool tips, FAQs, and demo slams from #pulaoproud Tech Ambs @newtonsscience @alannamounsey @trishmerewether @hanghesperwang @mbkkelsey live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am CST. Join link & recordings at http://go.ncpachina.org/vsdeb #issedu #acamistech [advanced_iframe src=”https://1252700138.vod2.myqcloud.com/vod-player/1252700138/5285890799318338444/tcplayer/console/vod-player.html?autoplay=false&width=1280&height=720″ width=”640px” height=”360px”] This day’s topics were: STEM Canvas course demo Protocols for online meetings Using Lucidchart for Chalktalks  Alternatives […]

NCPA #virtualschool Daily #edtech Briefing: Thursday, Feb 20

Get the latest #virtualschool tips, FAQs, and demo slams from #pulaoproud Tech Ambs @newtonsscience @alannamounsey @trishmerewether @hanghesperwang @mbkkelsey live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00am CST. Join link & recordings at http://go.ncpachina.org/vsdeb #issedu #acamistech [advanced_iframe src=”//1252700138.vod2.myqcloud.com/vod-player/1252700138/5285890798977455488/tcplayer/console/vod-player.html?autoplay=false&width=1280&height=720″ width=”640px” height=”360px”] This day’s topics were: Canvas Course Tour: Leo Canvas Course Tour: Yosef Use Canvas Quizzes to reduce […]