Check out what is new with Nearpod in April.
Navigating Nearpod -April by Deanna TaylorAlso check out Nearpod's Essential Tips and Tricks YouTube playlist. It has great tips on using many of the Nearpod interactive features.
DTL Spotlight
Nearpod and Eduprotocols
Nearpod can be used to enhance instruction and student engagement. It can be used with a variety of tools. For UCET I showed how Nearpod could be used with Eduprotocols. Check out my presentation below.
Empower Your Classroom with Eduprotocols and Nearpod by Deanna TaylorGoogle News- April 2024 UCET Recap
Last month, the UCET Conference featured many entertaining Google sessions. Below are some of the resources from GEG UT and Eric Curts. Click on any of the images to access the slides and recordings from the sessions.
60 in 60: Unleashing the 4C’s with Google Tools
GEG Utah- Google Tools Demo Slam 2024
Eric Curts- Hipster Google Tools You Probably Never Heard Of
Also, April is National Poetry month and will also be a great opportunity to teach students about solar eclipses. Check out these Googley activities to do with your students to welcome in the spring weather!
Canva UCET Resources
The UCET Conference in March featured many sessions on Canva. Check out the resources from some of these sessions.
Beyond the Basics: Unleash Creativity with Canva by Colby Hawkins
AI Wizardy: Mastering the Magic of Canva and SchoolAI by Kasey Chambers & Colby Hawkins
Sessions from Canva Learning Consultant Janice Wintermyer
Interested in using Canva for video? Check out the recorded session “Lights, Canva, Action! Unleashing Classroom Creativity Through Video Projects”
Adobe Update (April 2024)
This month we want to focus on helping students become Creative Communicators, where students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.
Adobe has many different tools that students can use to create - starting with the basics in Adobe Express and working their way up to more advanced programs like Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, or Photoshop. Regardless of the tool used, there are some key elements that are at the heart of any communication - like connecting with the audience.
Check out this blog post from Adobe Express about storytelling in video for some inspiration on how to help your students start to share their stories in creative ways!