Benchmark Universe - Upcoming Trainings

Hello Everyone!

Just a reminder that I will be holding two Benchmark Universe trainings in the Green Lab on Monday, Nov. 2.  All reading teachers should consider which training (possibly both) would benefit them, and attend accordingly.

7:30 am Basics: 

Tour of online Benchmark Universe (what all the buttons do)

How to access digital teacher resources

How to organize teacher resources

How to put ePosters and eBooks up on your Smart Board

Customizing ePosters for classroom viewing and use

3:10 pm Advanced:

Customizing eBooks for classroom viewing and use

Creating bookshelves for yourself or for your students

Customizing eBooks for independent student reading

Creating and using student groups

Assigning books to students or small groups

Accessing and using ePlanner

Your Class Can Be a Part of an Online Sing-Along!

Want to be a part of what is dubbed as the "largest online gathering of K-5 classrooms ever"?

Click here to register, then follow the link you receive via email - at 12:15pm (Central Time) on Friday, October 30.  It is a 20-25 minute interactive sing-along.  The presenter (Dave Ruch) cannot see you, but he acts like he can and keeps things interactive and engaging.

This is a great way to integrate technology in promoting music and movement into your students' day.  Celebrate Connected Educator Month by participating!

Google Sites - How to Customize the Sidebar Menu

Have you wondered how to change the order of the items on your Google Site sidebar?

How about having one of the links go to a coworker's website, such as a specialist's blog or a teammate who works with the same students?

Click here to see a step by step guide (with pictures) to help you do this.

A big thanks to the fourth grade team for asking this question!