Is your classroom a construction zone? If so, this session will equip you with the right tools to build strong literacy skills in your classroom. Learn how the Chrome web browser and Google Apps for Education can create limitless possibilities for your students in the areas of reading and writing. Preferred Device: Chromebook or Laptop with Chrome browser installed.

1. Building Reading & Writing
Fluency the Chrome Way
Presented by: Diana Benner
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2. This Presentation
http://dbenner.org
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3. About Me
Director of Professional Development
Texas Computer Education Association
diana.benner@gmail.com
@diben
DIANA BENNER
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4. https://youtu.be/K_dd7yINXCE
A Chrome Superhero
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5. In the next 3 hours...
Examine GAFE
and the Writing
Process
Identify Literacy
Chrome Apps &
Extensions
Practice Chrome
Smashing
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Agenda

6. What’s Your Superhero Name?
Go to:
http://superhero.namegeneratorfun.com/
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7. Let’s Get To Know Each Other!
Go to:
http://todaysmeet.com/tcea16
1. Introduce Yourself - Name, District, Position, Grade Level
2. And of course . . . What is your Superhero name?
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8. “Start with
what you have
and
focus on how
you can add
to it.”
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9. Google Chrome
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10. As We Fight Evil Villain...
Think about . . .
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11. How To Use Chrome
An Overview
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http://goo.gl/01VyWF

12. Superhero Stations
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13. Superhero Stations
Station #1: Chrome Apps (Batman)
Station #2: Chrome Extensions (Wonder Woman)
Station #3: Google Docs (Spiderman)
Station #4: Chrome Smashing (Superman)
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14. Directions for Stations
Each station will have directions. They can also be
downloaded at the link below.
https://goo.gl/9PKSqf
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15. Let’s Get Started
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16. It’s Time To Move
To Your Next
Station
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17. Let’s Reflect
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18. What’s Your Super Power?
Share on Today’s Meet
http://todaysmeet.com/tcea16
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19. Share on Today’s Meet
http://todaysmeet.com/tcea16
Discussion
Tweet @diben
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20. “Start with
what you have
and
focus on how
you can add
to it.”
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21. Questions
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22. Continue Learning
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23. Getting Started With Your Chromebook
Download the free e-Book by Chrome Story
http://goo.gl/2Jlze
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24. Your TCEA Social Community
Gain insights, solve problems, and share resources
Join the “All Things Google” Group
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http://goo.gl/etcj6

25. Get Your GOOGLE On Webinars
Upcoming Webinars:
February 11th – Get Creative with Google Drawing
March 3rd – Google Search Tips
April 7th – Explore with Google Earth, Sky, and Moon
http://goo.gl/Gg9JYt
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26. CHOMEBOOK Certification
http://goo.gl/zMUaoy
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The purpose of the TCEA Chromebook Certification program is to
help classroom teachers build foundational skills in using the
Chromebook as an effective instructional tool with their students.
This program is completely online and self-paced, making it
convenient for educators with busy schedules.
Member Cost: $99

27. This Presentation
http://dbenner.org
This work is licensed by Diana Benner under a Creative
Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Leave me a Comment
about this presentation
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Resources used for the presentation are located at http://dbenner.org
Thank
You!
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28. Everybody Chromercise
https://youtu.be/RjbkAECbDBE #tcea16