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In the time of distance learning, most of the work we, as teachers, do is asynchronous, but in the circumstances where you want to invite students to join you for a Google Meet using Google Classroom, this is a quick video on how you do that: Link

CK-12 Questions How can I assign and check student work in Google Classroom using CK-12? Teachers: To see how to create an assignment and to check student work click here . Students should follow these steps to complete assignments and submit to Google Classroom. Please share this link with your students to get their results in Google Classroom. Khan-Academy Questions How can I use Khan Academy with remote learning? You can check out their blog here for ideas, resources, and guides. They’ve published a Quick Start Guide and video to help teachers get started. Khan Academy has even produced their own “Remote Learning FAQ” (aimed for parents) you can access here . Is there a way to schedule a Khan Academy assignment? It is a little tricky scheduling assignment. You can find Khan-Academy’s answer about integrating with Google Classroom by clicking here . You can't really use the options discussed in the above link if you are going through courses already assigned. In other words, if...

Google Meet (from Hangouts) How do I use Google Meet to start a meeting with my students? Check out this quick video on learning to use Google Meet  Check out the Google Meet Cheat Sheet  Check out training on how to start and join video meetings Check out training for how to collaborate in a video meeting . How can I switch to Google Meet if I have been using Zoom? Check out how to switch to Google Meet from Zoom How do I use Google Meet? Google has created its own list of incredibly comprehensive resources for how to use it: Google Meet Support How can I use Closed Captions on Google Meet? Google Meet has a Closed Caption feature built into the system that you can toggle directly from the main board. Link to a Video Tutorial How can I use Closed Captions in general, especially for students who might be hearing impaired? If a student is using an IOS device (Ipad, Iphone, etc.), captions can be turned on for video supported apps. More info and instructions here .

How can I transcribe my voice? Google Docs offers a number of accessibility features. If you click the “tools” drop-down menu, scroll to “Voice Typing,” and this will allow you to create a document with your voice. Helpful link. Use your sitechhs.com email to sign into YouTube. From there you can upload videos to your own channel and share them with your class. YouTube is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will allow them to enable Closed Captioning without you having to narrate it yourself manually. You can also make your videos private if you do not want anyone outside of Tech to view them.

Google Classroom Questions What are some teacher-tried tips and tricks for using Google Classroom? Check out “Tracy’s Google Classroom Cheat Sheet”! How can my students upload photos to Google Classroom? To allow the ability to upload photos, you must create an “Assignment” under Classwork. Students will then have to either a) Respond on a computer where they can upload the photo directly, OR b) First input the photo as a Google doc and upload the doc to you, OR c) Upload the photo as a public link somewhere (like Imgur) and post the link ← Option C is NOT recommended. Link to Video Tutorial Is there a way to send an email to only the kids who haven't turned in an assignment? Yes, Once you open the assignment in the classwork section, click on the assigned number. Then when it opens scroll down the left side and click the envelope to email those students specifically. See screenshots below. How can I communicate with PARENTS via Google Classroom? Check out this video about Invi...

Welcome to the Staten Island Technical High School Peer Collaborative Teaching Blog! Our goal is to share Professional Development and Educational Technology Resources with you for your professional growth. Many of our posts will function as quick FAQ posts, meaning that we will post responses to Frequently Asked Questions we receive. Please use the "tags" on the right to help you search for your topics-of-interest.  If there is anything you would like to learn more about, let us know. Our main website can be found HERE.  If you are a Staten Island Technical High School staff and/or faculty member with questions and you need help, please visit the site to put in a ticket. Thank you for browsing! Patrick Misciagna, Jared Jax, & Kristen Fusaro-Pizzo

Zoom Privacy Questions Please note that the New York City Department of Education currently does NOT approve of the use of Zoom with students . With issues being raised about the security and privacy practices of zoom, here are a few things you can do immediately to protect your sessions. Further guidance should be provided by the DOE and SITHS as new information becomes available. Make your meetings password protected. Use the waiting room option to gain control of who enters your session. Use virtual backgrounds.