YouTube videos have embed codes below each video.  Recently, they switch the coding to have iframe coding which will not display properly when used in a placemark on Google Maps.  There is a solution to this little problem–you will need to select the box for “use old embed code” provided below each YouTube video.  This […]

A little beyond my comprehension at this point of the game, but several students were asking about it and I found some good resources to satisfy their curiosity for now.  Google SketchUp is a free program that anyone can download with lots of instructional materials including  videos from Google SketchUp to show some of its […]

See the video for how to create a custom Google search for students. JRSOWASH’S Channel

Info from Free Technology for Teachers…. Beyond Google — Click on this link for document to open in new window OR view below: Google is a great resource for combing the web.  These tricks can help you find the best results, while saving time and making your life easier.

Creating a quiz with Google Forms is quick and easy.   The results are easy to read and tabulate.  When you create a quiz in Google Forms, it can be posted on your blog, the students take the quiz and their answers will appear in a easy-to-grade spreadsheet.  Several things to keep in mind: 1.  Make […]

One Google Tool I feel I can incorporate right away in my classroom in working more effectively with Google Searches. I came across a tip from a posting by Tammy Worcester that outlines very clearly how a Google search can be filtered by “reading level” specific. 1. Go to: www.google.com 2.Click the “Advanced Search” link […]

On MLK Day, our district had an inservice for all teachers around the big topic of “Technology”.  I attended a blogging session that reviewed a lot of the information that I am dealing with in this Challenge which was helpful for reinforcement.  The second one was dealing with Google for Teachers Tour.  Again, some of […]