My Ideas To Share Today

1. ADOBE SPARK

If you like this presentation, check out Adobe Spark. You can use your Google credentials to sign in and create webpages and projects. Let me know if you would like to set up a time to explore Adobe Spark more.

2. Follow Tony Vincent on Twitter or Instagram

Tony is a teacher turned education technology writer. He offers many ideas on how to incorporate graphics and videos into your classrooms and lesson plans. Below is an example of one of his tech tips to give photos a different look.

@tonyvincent on Twitter

@learninginhand on Instagram

Below are a couple of examples of things that he has recently posted. He is also on Instagram under the same handle.

3. Google + Bitmoji = Awesomeness

You can now link your Bitmoji avatar creator to Google products like Drive and Gmail. To get started go to the Chrome Store in your browser and get the Bitmoji extension. The easiest way to create your Bitmoji is to use one of the apps below.

Bitmoji for iOS

Bitmoji for Android

Once you have the app and have created your account, you can complete the following steps to connect it to your Google account:

Find the Chrome Extension in the Google Apps store.

Once you have the Chrome Extension, you can click on it and sign into your Bitmoji account and link them together.

Then you can click the box "OPEN BITMOJI FOR GMAIL NOW" and you will get a Bitmoji icon added to your Gmail toolbar. Once you do, you will have this embedded into your Gmail options.

4. How Innovative Teachers Are Using Skype In Their Classrooms

More and more teachers are using Skype at ICSD. We have Skyped museums, experts, and other classrooms. This article has some more ideas. If you would like to Skype in your classroom, let me know and I can help you get connected!

5. SAMR Refresher

Check out this infographic...

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HAVE A GREAT DAY!