Booktrack Classroom + Google Drive for your Desktop

Booktrack Classroom

Transform reading and writing in your classroom with Booktrack Classroom. With Booktrack Classroom you can take a piece of writing and add soundtracks and sound effects to create a complete experience for your readers. You can also read a number of books from the Booktrack Classroom bookshelf that have soundtracks already completed. Try this tool to increase engagement, comprehension, and enjoyment in reading and writing! Click here to check out a video.

Google Drive for your Desktop

Google announced that they are providing Google for Education accounts free unlimited storage. If you are still using your home drive, now is a great time to take advantage of Google Drive’s storage, syncing and sharing features.

Google Drive for your PC is an application that installs a folder on your computer with automatic syncing to your Google Drive on the web (White Bear Apps). It allows you to drag and drop files from your home and shared folders to Google Drive and gives you 24/7 access to Google Drive from your computer, even when internet connection is interrupted.

Click here for instructions to install Google Drive for your desktop!

Google Educator Certification

Join Cassie and Matt in becoming Google Educators! This certification includes completing 6 modules (4 required and 2 elective) that explore Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sites, Chrome, and Chromebooks. After each module you need to take an exam to demonstrate your understanding. The exams are $15.00 each. Upon passing all 6 exams you will be reimbursed $90.00 for the cost of the exams by the technology department.

This week we are working on the Gmail lessons and taking the exam. Click here to find the lessons. Cassie and Matt will be available from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at South Campus on Monday, December 15th to offer help on the basics course. You are not required to attend these help sessions and you can move through the modules at your own pace!

If you are interested in this opportunity but have not yet signed up, please complete your registration here.

Upon completion of the 6 modules and exams you can submit for reimbursement here.