Find and organize professional contacts to help you establish relationships as you build your career. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Learn how to build a book presentation with Google Slides. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Design a logo that describes your identity using Google Drawings. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Share your work by creating a portfolio website using Google Sites. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Take orders for your school or community by building a form in Google Forms. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
In this lesson, students will use the CocoCast app to learn civics and social studies. These lessons are inspired by the San Diego Museum of African American Art’s 3-D exhibit titled “The Buses Are Coming” from August 2022. The lessons in this series will leverage augmented reality (AR) and use CocoCast, an app created by Three Space Lab, to be used on an iPad to allow learners to examine an artifact that would be otherwise inaccessible. The choice to employ AR will allow learners to experience the complexity of the emotions surrounding the bombing of the Freedom Ride bus in Anniston, Georgia. The lesson supports the development of oracy and literacy skills as students learn to evaluate historical events. NOTE: This lesson is part one of a four lesson sequence.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Laptop/Desktop, Tablet or Smartphone.
In this lesson, students will use the CocoCast app to learn civics and social studies. These lessons are inspired by the San Diego Museum of African American Fine Art's exhibit entitled, "TheBusesAreComing,”of August 2022. The lessons in this series will leverage augmented reality (AR) and use CocoCast, an app created by Three Space Lab to be used on the iPad, to allow learners to examine an artifact that would be otherwise inaccessible. The choice to employ AR will allow learners to experience the complexity of the emotions surrounding the bombing of the Freedom Ride bus in Anniston, Georgia. The lesson supports the development of oracy and literacy skills as students learn to evaluate historical events. NOTE: This lesson is part three of a four lesson sequence.
In Segment 3, learners will interact with the 3D model of the burning bus using CocoCast.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: Augmented Reality, Internet Connectivity, Tablet or Smartphone.
In this lesson, students will use the CocoCast app to learn civics and social studies. These lessons are inspired by the San Diego Museum of African American Art’s 3-D exhibit titled “The Buses Are Coming” of August 2022. The lessons in this series will leverage augmented reality (AR) and use CocoCast, an app created by Three Space Lab to be used on the iPad, to allow learners to examine an artifact that would be otherwise inaccessible. The choice to employ AR will allow learners to experience the complexity of the emotions surrounding the bombing of the Freedom Ride bus in Anniston, Georgia. The lesson supports the development of oracy and literacy skills as students learn to evaluate historical events. NOTE: This lesson is part four of a four lesson sequence.
In Segment 4, learners will create an AR artifact and take action using social media.
Estimated time required: 1 class period.
Technology required for this lesson: .
Are you looking for desktop publishing resources? Tonya Skinner is a business educator who has compiled resources to enrich the business classroom. Resources include: lesson plans, activities, and desktop publishing links.
In the market for a new computer? Use this guide to know what to look for and how to compare devices.
Lessons include: (1) Computer Buying Guide. Know what to look for when purchasing a computer. (2) Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet. Here's how to compare the features of laptops and tablets to choose the one that's best for you. (3) What is a Chromebook?. Learn what a Chromebook is and how it differs from a tablet or a laptop. (4) How to Decide When to Get a New Computer. Learn what to consider when deciding whether it's time to get a new computer.
Looking to buy a new technology device? Use this guide to know what to look for, as well as what types of devices might be the best fit for you.
Lessons include: (1) TV Buying Guide. Use this TV buying guide to learn what to look for when purchasing a television. (2) Understanding TV Resolutions. Learn more about TV resolutions and what they mean. (3) What is an E-Reader?. Familiarize yourself with e-readers and how they work. (4) What is Wearable Technology?. Learn how wearable technology works. (5) Understanding Product Lifecycles. Understand what a product lifecycle is and how to research it as it relates to the devices you own.
In the market for a new smartphone? Use this guide to know what to look for and how to compare the features available on today’s most popular smartphones.
Lessons include: (1) Smartphone Buying Guide. Use these research tips before before making a smartphone purchase. (2) Understanding Product Lifecycles. Understand what a product lifecycle is and how to research it as it relates to the devices you own. (3) Understanding the Cost of Cellular Service. Learn the most common parts of a cellular bill so you can understand the various costs.
Looking to buy a new tablet? Use this guide to learn what to look for, as well as features on some of the most popular tablets on the market today.
Lessons include: (1) Tablet Buying Guide. Use this guide for information on the different types of tablets available today. (2) Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet. Here's how to compare the features of laptops and tablets to choose the one that's best for you. (3) Understanding Product Lifecycles. Understand what a product lifecycle is and how to research it as it relates to the devices you own.
Learn how to search for and buy plane tickets online. This Intermediate lesson is approximately 9 mins.
While it is too early to assess the damage caused by this global pandemic, there are signs that it will permanently change the way society functions. From its impact on the global economy to our daily lives, COVID-19 will leave an enormous impact on how we consume, how we learn, how we work, and how we socialize and communicate. This article and video discuss these changes and the impact the pandemic is having on our use of technology. The limitations we are experiencing with our current technology systems will undoubtedly lead to new technological solutions in the near future. (Published March 16, 2020) [8:58]
In a few minutes, with Code.org's simple drag-and-drop tutorials students can make their own Flappy game from any web browser or tablet, and share it instantly with friends. [1:33]
CS First is a free computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn. The CS First website contains 20 modules of coding and computer science lessons aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards, and in many cases, individual lessons are aligned to NGSS and Common Core standards. The site also features resources and professional development for educators and additional guides and supplemental resources like certificates. The curriculum is free to use and adapt and if desired, a teacher dashboard is available for saving student work and tracking student progress.
Students animate an ocean wave, then tell a story that takes place on the high seas.
Two characters meet in a world and discover a surprising object. Students get to decide what happens next by creating a story with code.
Students pick a name or word and bring the letters to life through animation, sound, and music.