Program Description:
Do you already know and love using Chrome as your browser but want more out of your relationship? Are you interested in moving technology integration in your classroom to the next level? In this hands-on workshop participants will investigate and explore a variety of Chrome extensions that can increase productivity and efficiency in using the Web for both teachers and students as well as enhance the learning experience in the classroom. Integrating Chrome extensions can encourage students to create original works in innovative ways as well as plan, conduct and manage research using appropriate digital resources and tools. Best of all, they’re all FREE and available on any computer with a Google Chrome browser. For a better experience, please have a Google account and the most recent version of Chrome on your laptop.
Presenter:
Chris Giles works at the Arizona Department of Education where he enthusiastically creates and facilitates PD for teachers. Chris is a former MYP Design Technology teacher and K-5 PYP technology teacher at an IB school in Brazil. Chris' passion is promoting the integration of technology in the classroom and he has facilitated technology-rich staff development for over 12 years including 8 AZK12 Plug and Play Camps for teachers.
Do you already know and love using Chrome as your browser but want more out of your relationship? Are you interested in moving technology integration in your classroom to the next level? In this hands-on workshop participants will investigate and explore a variety of Chrome extensions that can increase productivity and efficiency in using the Web for both teachers and students as well as enhance the learning experience in the classroom. Integrating Chrome extensions can encourage students to create original works in innovative ways as well as plan, conduct and manage research using appropriate digital resources and tools. Best of all, they’re all FREE and available on any computer with a Google Chrome browser. For a better experience, please have a Google account and the most recent version of Chrome on your laptop.
Presenter:
Chris Giles works at the Arizona Department of Education where he enthusiastically creates and facilitates PD for teachers. Chris is a former MYP Design Technology teacher and K-5 PYP technology teacher at an IB school in Brazil. Chris' passion is promoting the integration of technology in the classroom and he has facilitated technology-rich staff development for over 12 years including 8 AZK12 Plug and Play Camps for teachers.