Have you ever wanted to ignite discussion in your classroom and really get your students engaged?

If so, consider "using video the way your students use video" and check out...FLIPGRID!

If you've every used an online collaborative wall or "corkboard" like Padlet, you know how user-friendly it is, not to mention the many useful applications it can have in the classroom.  Now take Padlet, add polling/voting features, and what do you have? DOTSTORMING....

Check out this FREE web-based and mobile solution that enables teachers and students to create and share captivating visual stories:  ADOBE SPARK.

Adobe Spark offers three (3) engaging story formats:

Quickly capture what’s on your mind and get a reminder later at the right place or time. Speak a voice memo on the go and have it automatically transcribed. Grab a photo of a poster, receipt, or document and easily organize or find it later in search. Sync your notes, photos, voice memos, and checklists to Google Drive. What does all of this and more? Meet GOOGLE KEEP!

Interested in using CANVA in your classroom? Check out CANVA FOR EDUCATION and their DESIGN SCHOOL OF TEACHING MATERIALS for dozens of awesome lesson plans, ideas, and resources!

If you guessed WATERMARKING, you're correct! Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines WATERMARK as, "A faint design made in some paper during manufacture, which is visible when held against the light and typically identifies the maker." Many of us have experimented with this creative technique at one time or another to personalize or add some visual appeal to our Microsoft Word documents...but did you know that it can be done with Google Docs, too?

*Click HERE to learn how to add a WATERMARK to a Google Doc!

"Let's recap what we've learned!" Sound familiar? Most, if not all of us, utter these words in our classrooms on a regular basis as we strive to check our students' understanding and prompt them to reflect upon what they've learned.

Let me introduce you to a paperless, easy-to-use digital app that makes formative assessment and student reflection a breeze....RECAP!

RECAP is a free student video response and reflection app that provides evidence of student thinking, improves formative assessment, and supports personalized learning. How does it work? Click HERE to learn more!

On September 29, 2016, Google introduced a new name for its Google Apps that "...better reflects the collaborative power of these tools and reinforces (their) dedication to teachers and students" -

G Suite for Education.

In preparation for the afternoon sessions of tomorrow's in-service, take a look at this G-Suite for Education Infographic and these 11 Tips for Getting Started With Google Apps to get a sneak peak at some of the essential features G-Suite has to offer, which we will be delving into during tomorrow's sessions.