I found the GCE pro-development courses to be super convenient and practical.  Elements of Google that were already familiar to me, such as Docs, Forms, Spreadsheets, Searches, Sites, and YouTube are now even more useful and practical, especially with respect to how they're incorporated into my science classes. One of the most interactive Google applications I use is Forms because it allows me...

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The first Google Chrome Class already offered plenty of new learning opportunities by learning about Google Chrome Keyboard shortcuts, filtering and refining google searches, and common search tips. Overall, this class helped me with being more proficient in my daily searches with google. Just recently, I used some of the search tips when I was looking for a fantasy story that was not...

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I’d like to give a big shout out to all the tech coaches for the significant amount of time they put in.  From the number of sessions they offered to the choices and scope of content they taught.  The Loft sessions are a great examples of how this school is truly a leader in education.  We are really lucky to have access to...

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Learning in The LOFT: A Teacher's Reflection posted on behalf of Bridget Rigg-Anderson  The Loft is truly inspires teachers and students to be curious, innovative and reflective learners. BreakoutEDU - In September I attended the BreakoutEDU PD offered by the creators of BreakoutEDU. During that PD, in collaboration with Keith Ferrell, the G3 Tech Coach, we wrote our own Breakout focused on paragraph...

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Break Out This was a most fascinating session as I experienced what it was like to experience the DSLO’s firsthand! We had to communicate our ideas and listen to those of others. Additionally, we had to collaborate and build on each others ideas in order to unlock keys. Critical thinking was important as we had to use use clues to get us to...

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CODING Our Professional Learning program moves this week to 'CODING' because we believe that every student while at school should have the opportunity to be exposed to it, and to learn it. It's one of the reasons initiatives such as Hour of Code have proven so popular.  This session we're offering is labelled 'Workshop'. It's hands on previewing of the types of activities...

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SCREENCASTING This session will introduce you and guide you through a range of techniques for capturing great video content from both Macbook and iPad screens that you in turn can share with your students, parents, other audiences. Its not as hard or time consuming perhaps as has been the case in years gone by.  Bring your Macbook (...and if relevant your iPad too)....

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