Tech Happenings @ LvHS

I'm as guilty as the next guy of doing quick and lazy Google searches... until I really need good quality results. There are many resources to help you get better at searching using Google, and I recently attended a conference session bringing this back to my mind. Here are a couple of articles that will help! and yes, I "googled" these :-)   Google's Search Operators 20 Tips To Use Google Search Efficiently How to use search like a pro: 10 tips and tricks for Google and beyond

FACILITATING lessons that engage all learners MOTIVATING students with creative learning opportunities DESIGNING access to materials to streamline lessons and maximize class time These three things are worth the planning because the payoff is a smoothly run, engaging and empowering lesson. In the end, everyone including the teacher enjoys the class more! Here are some things that you can put in place to increase engagement while fostering creativity, increasing valuable formative assessment, and supporting those learning differences. The first and last 5 minutes  of class can be very engaging by leveraging 1-1 technology. Or use such tools to "regroup" in the middle of a long block. --------------------------------------------------- PollEverywhere.com is a really fun service that will accommodate teachers for free. PollEverywhere has a "Live Visualization Link" so contributors can view the responses of others. This is one way to facilitate a discussion ...