Page created 24 March 2020 for Covid19 online teaching + learning resources
BLENDED LEARNING
this page features information about blended learning
SKILL LEVEL
what is your digital distance teaching or learning skill level?
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GOOGLE MEET ~ VIDEO CHAT
www.meet.google.com/meet
use google Meet video chat conferencing for distance learning. interact with teachers & learners online.
use google chrome to login to your school account.
#1 ~ click the apps icon top right of the screen.
#2 ~ click the Meet icon to start video conferencing online learning
this is where you also access google classroom & calendar to schedule Meet chats
use google chrome to login to your school account.
#1 ~ click the apps icon top right of the screen.
#2 ~ click the Meet icon to start video conferencing online learning
this is where you also access google classroom & calendar to schedule Meet chats
GOOGLE MEET ~ USING CALENDAR
use google calendar to email a Meet chat link to others, you can include learning notes & attachments.
video chat invitations will appear in your google calendar, you can set email notification times to remind others about the chat.
calendar.google.com/calendar
video chat invitations will appear in your google calendar, you can set email notification times to remind others about the chat.
calendar.google.com/calendar
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
this is a 19 minute video tutorial about using google classroom
TYPING GAMES
playing typing games improves literacy, spelling & promotes a more efficient use of computers by typing faster
you can cut/paste text into this game. shoot the words you want to learn in a space themed typing game
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how fast can you type? 42 words per minute is a median score. use good touch typing technique
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let mario teach you good touch typing technique & correct finger placement for improved typing speed
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really want to test your touch typing skills? try & score 3.
the AC flappy bird high score is 832 set in 2016 |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DRAWING
use online drawing tools that are augmented by AI to visually express your ideas, share images for learning
draw objects in 20 seconds. AI will try & guess what your drawing & will tell you what it thinks your drawing. can you get 6 out of 6 correct drawings?
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draw an object with the magic pen. AI will guess what your drawing & turn it into a line drawing. move drawings around, colour them, get creative
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draw a landscape using basic shapes. AI will render your image into a masterpiece. dont forget to click the red check box before you start drawing
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MAKE GIFS
use your phone to video yourself demonstrating a learning activity with no sound. convert your video to a gif & upload it to your online learning platform. this example gif is an learning activity for improving drawing confidence so you can visually communicate your ideas to yourself & others with drawings. practice your drawing skills doing this 30 second line+shape drawing
MAKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS
if your feeling comfortable creating video learning resources to put on youtube, keep video time short... 1 to 3 minutes long.
this video is my example of a do-now activity, practicing line drawings on A4 paper, ripX & 1 point perspective drawing.
fold a sheet of paper into 4, do 1 drawing in each quarter to visually illustrate ideas, words, curriculum info etc & upload/share.
this video is my example of a do-now activity, practicing line drawings on A4 paper, ripX & 1 point perspective drawing.
fold a sheet of paper into 4, do 1 drawing in each quarter to visually illustrate ideas, words, curriculum info etc & upload/share.
THINGLINK
use thinglink to create interactive online learning experiences
PIXLR ~ IMAGE EDITING ONLINE
use this free in-browser image software to create images of your learning, ideas etc
SCREENCASTIFY
screencastify is a google chrome browser extension that lets you record what learning/examples/tutorials etc your doing on your screen. install the free version. screen video files sync with your AC google drive. you can share your videos directly into google classroom or publish straight to youtube. TRY THIS... record your screen by doing typing skills or quickdraw & narrate what your doing, share a google link of your video with another learning leader/learner to experience the process of using screencastify.
COVID 19 TEACHER NOTES
“Today is day one of a new reality for the 1.1 million students and families in New York City. The two operative words as we go forward are flexibility and patience.”
chalkbeat.org/ny/the-new-reality-of-coronavirus-heres-what-nyc-first-day-of-remote-learning-looked-like
chalkbeat.org/ny/the-new-reality-of-coronavirus-heres-what-nyc-first-day-of-remote-learning-looked-like
“You have to be a lot more explicit in your instructions. You have to be really clear on your expectations. Your communication has to be really clear because you don’t have some of those like physical cues. You can’t see when students aren’t understanding, you know, you don’t get to see that glazed over look”.
deseret.com/utah/covid-19-teachers-pandemic-teach-human-connection-coronavirus-digital-learning
deseret.com/utah/covid-19-teachers-pandemic-teach-human-connection-coronavirus-digital-learning
"Simplicity is key. It is critical to design distance learning experiences that have very clear instructions and utilize only one or two resources. When possible, provide resources like readings as PDFs that students can always access off-line. Keep in mind that simple structures can still require rigorous work. Tasks with few instructions often lead to the greatest amount of higher-order thinking, as students figure out what to do within defined parameters. Distance learning should push educators to think about how they can be leaner and more concise with their delivery of new information." edutopia.org/article/4-tips-supporting-learning-home/Edutopia+Newsletter
“I can tell you, now that we’re in week 7 of online learning, that much of what you will do will be trial and error. Don’t stress about that—it won’t do you any good. I’m offering the same lessons I would normally do live, but in smaller doses.” edutopia.org/article/teaching-through-pandemic-mindset-moment/Edutopia+Newsletter
November 2020 - updated info about Copyright, AC Creative Commons Policy, Watermarking, Google Sites Websites & Content File Management, examples
TEACHER RESOURCES COPYRIGHT
Who owns copyright in a teacher's or contractor's original work?
Do not assume that just because you created a work, you can necessarily do anything you like with it. Unless agreed otherwise, the school will own the copyright in any teaching materials that teachers (employees) create during the course of their employment.
Check your employment contract and the copyright policy at your school. A Creative Commons licence may be an option.
Do not assume that just because you created a work, you can necessarily do anything you like with it. Unless agreed otherwise, the school will own the copyright in any teaching materials that teachers (employees) create during the course of their employment.
Check your employment contract and the copyright policy at your school. A Creative Commons licence may be an option.
Employment contract options and samples:
To pre-empt potential problems, schools should consider covering copyright ownership and licensing in teachers' employment contracts. Here are two options. Option A: Your school retains ownership of copyright in works created by teachers (in the course of employment) but also permits (licenses) the teacher to use the work in restricted ways in order to develop the work for use outside the school and with another school or employer. Option B: The contract provides that the teacher owns copyright in the work created by the teacher (in the course of employment) but permits (licenses) your school to use the work in restricted ways
To pre-empt potential problems, schools should consider covering copyright ownership and licensing in teachers' employment contracts. Here are two options. Option A: Your school retains ownership of copyright in works created by teachers (in the course of employment) but also permits (licenses) the teacher to use the work in restricted ways in order to develop the work for use outside the school and with another school or employer. Option B: The contract provides that the teacher owns copyright in the work created by the teacher (in the course of employment) but permits (licenses) your school to use the work in restricted ways
What rights do teachers and schools have?
Competing needs can arise when an employee wants to use any work that they have created during their employment at a different school or for purposes other than the educational purposes of the school that owns copyright in the work. For example:
tki.org.nz/Copyright-in-schools/Guidelines-for-schools/For-principals-and-trustees/Your-teachers-work
Competing needs can arise when an employee wants to use any work that they have created during their employment at a different school or for purposes other than the educational purposes of the school that owns copyright in the work. For example:
- the school may want to enforce its copyright in the work by limiting its use in restricted ways.
- the employee may want to use the work in restricted ways, for instance, in order to publish an article in a book, or on a website.
- a new school employing the teacher may also want to use the work in restricted ways.
tki.org.nz/Copyright-in-schools/Guidelines-for-schools/For-principals-and-trustees/Your-teachers-work
AC CREATIVE COMMONS POLICY
sites.google.com/alfristoncollege.school.nz/acstaff/home > sites.google.com/alfristoncollege.school.nz/acstaff/operations/policies
Alfriston College Governance Framework 2018 v5 ratified 27 Oct 20
Part D: Operational policies – board expectations for the control and management of the school - page 65
D5. Protection and sharing of intellectual property (Creative Commons) policy
Outcome Statement: The board enables and encourages sharing and collaboration between learning leaders by recognising and removing legal barriers that exist to the sharing of learning resources and other materials created by school staff in the course of their employment.
Scoping: The New Zealand Copyright Act 1994 Section 21 (2) recognises the copyright ownership rights of board of trustees of works produced by their employees in the course of their employment. By licensing its copyright, the board is giving permission in advance for others to copy and share learning resources developed by its employees and owned by the board.
Outcome Statement: The board enables and encourages sharing and collaboration between learning leaders by recognising and removing legal barriers that exist to the sharing of learning resources and other materials created by school staff in the course of their employment.
Scoping: The New Zealand Copyright Act 1994 Section 21 (2) recognises the copyright ownership rights of board of trustees of works produced by their employees in the course of their employment. By licensing its copyright, the board is giving permission in advance for others to copy and share learning resources developed by its employees and owned by the board.
WATERMARKING IMAGES
Want to add a 'created by' authorship watermark to learning resources images you create?
This example uses watermarkly.com, there are many other image watermarking softwares online.
More information about image watermarking coming soon...
This example uses watermarkly.com, there are many other image watermarking softwares online.
More information about image watermarking coming soon...
WATERMARKING YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Want to add a 'created by' authorship watermark to learning resources Youtube videos you create?
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- From the left-hand menu, select Customisation. Branding.
- Click UPLOAD and select an image. Adjust the size of your image, then click DONE.
- Select your display time: End of video: The video watermark will be shown for the last 15 seconds of the video. ...
- Click PUBLISH.
YOUR CREATIVE COMMONS LICENCE
Want to add a copyright attribution license to content you create? creativecommons.org
Get a creativecommons.org/share-your-work license or search for licensed images search.creativecommons.org
Watch the tutorial video below for how to add a creative commons icon onto your website
Get a creativecommons.org/share-your-work license or search for licensed images search.creativecommons.org
Watch the tutorial video below for how to add a creative commons icon onto your website
WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGEMENT
Make website creation easier by knowing where the content is before you start to create or edit your website.
Organise your website content files (text, photos, images, video etc) into specific folders in your Google Drive or in D:drive on your computer. Name your files with accurate descriptions so its quicker & easier to find them.
This example shows my Google Drive AOF2020 folder that has 5 separate sub-folders for file managing various content: Documents, Photos, Images, Video, Other. Add extra sub-folders to suit your learning area.
Organise your website content files (text, photos, images, video etc) into specific folders in your Google Drive or in D:drive on your computer. Name your files with accurate descriptions so its quicker & easier to find them.
This example shows my Google Drive AOF2020 folder that has 5 separate sub-folders for file managing various content: Documents, Photos, Images, Video, Other. Add extra sub-folders to suit your learning area.
GOOGLE SITES - WEBSITES
Information about Google Sites - how to make a website using Google
This is the AC Digital website created in this tutorial - 4 minute video
sites.google.com/alfristoncollege.school.nz/ac-digital-2021/home
This is the AC Digital website created in this tutorial - 4 minute video
sites.google.com/alfristoncollege.school.nz/ac-digital-2021/home
DUPLICATING WEBSITES
How to duplicate your Google Site websites.
CREATIVE COMMONS CONTENT
Search for licensed images on CreativeCommons or Wikimedia or 'Creative Commons' images on Google (search > Images > Tools > Usage Rights > Creative Commons) for your website content or learning resources.
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DIGITAL.GOVT.NZ
Best practice website standards by NZ Government digital.govt.nz/guidance/digital-design-standard
