In today's Tuesday Tech Tips, read all about using a citation and bibliography tool built into Google Docs, news on Newsela, how to leverage Swank to provide access to movies for your students, and more! ➡️ ➡️➡️ | 💡 Quick Tip 💡
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Did you know that Google Docs can help students properly cite and create a bibliography using Chicago, MLA, or APA style? In Docs, go to Tools --> Citations.
Citing your sources has never been more fun. More details can be found HERE.
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Newsela has changed their “free” access. They now pick the articles that are “free," removing the choice for teachers. This has mainly impacted the ELA teachers at the secondary level.
As we begin the curriculum review cycle with the 9-12 teachers, this might be a resource that we add at a premium level should the committee determine it is needed. We will continue to renew premium level access for all Social Studies teachers on our 6-12 campuses.
Bonus Tip: Have you ever wondered how to pronounce Newsela? Well, grab your umbrella, eat some mozzarella, and click HERE to find out.
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| Loyal Tuesday Tech Tips Reader Hilary Swank |
You can share links to movies from Swank directly with your students! While only staff members can search for movies in Swank, which is accessible via ClassLink, you can get links to movies there- and share the links with your students.
Using the link you provide them, students can supply their GCSD Google accounts credentials, and stream the movie on their own devices.
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| Inspiring content available in Swank |
Please remember to always consider the Board Policy on movies as it relates to ratings and ages linked HERE before using Swank, or any other movies, with your students.
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