Codepad

Just found a neat site worth sharing:

http://codepad.org/

Codepad is a quick way to write out and execute code snippets for various languages like C, C++, Python, Ruby, and many more.

Great resource for Chromebooks where you might want to write a bit of code, but don't have the necessary software under Chrome OS to do so.

Note: Make sure the private box is checked or your snippets of code will be publicly available. 


~Michael

GradCalc - New Android Version Released!

Hello all,

Just in time for back to school, I am releasing a new updated version of my Android app, GradCalc.

GradCalc is a small, fast app to lookup what year a K-12 student will graduate. Great when having to make user accounts and only know what grade the student is in.

Updated features include:

Adding a splash screen

Updated rounded icon

- and other small fixes.

Find it on the Google Play Store at:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mkelleyjr.k12gradecalc&hl=en

Note: Don't mind the old screenshots on the store page

If you have an Android device, please give it a download and see how it runs. As always, any feedback and sharing is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Chromebook Resources for .edu

Chromebook Resources For EDU

Start with basics!

Handling and care of the Chromebook

-          How to handle

-          How to charge

-          How to properly put away

Signing in and out of the Chromebook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWBl_KhDHPw&feature=youtu.be&list=PLc2H-KIyiUpOseg3PNqCfloV-zf-hVIWJ

Navigating built-in apps

Chrome Webstore to install more apps/extensions

Google Drive

Google Apps – Practice making a document, Opening, Sharing

*Google Docs, Slides, etc. all auto-save work. Students won’t have to remember to save!

Google Docs

Google Slides

Google Sheets – may be more advanced

Google Mail

Chromebook Basics Playlist on YouTube (Excellent source):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdaI-JXijR4&feature=youtu.be&list=PLc2H-KIyiUpOMaEwlhBXC9Xx-N0gGsONA

Getting Started with Your Chromebook:

https://www.chromestory.com/chromebook/getting-started/

Chromebook 101: Getting Started:

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/459761281381957632

Practicing Internet Safety:

http://www.internetsafety.com/resources.php

101 Best Chromebook Tips, Tricks, and Timesavers:

https://www.chromestory.com/chromebook/tips/

Saving as PDF:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGIqfwM8DLc

Use Microsoft Word Online with Chromebooks:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/word-online/fiombgjlkfpdpkbhfioofeeinbehmajg

Pewaukee Lake Elementary School Chromebook Resources:

https://sites.google.com/a/pewaukeeschools.org/ple-chromebook/3rd-grade

30 Ways to Use Chromebooks in the Classroom:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GLmWQ7EJyqF-5ViHaQINkAId2mw9Qoc8KXNN0rVJglM/edit#slide=id.gd3883805_2_181

Mrs. Mallon's 3rd Grade Class:

https://sites.google.com/a/sylvaniaschools.org/mmallon/chromebooks

Scholastic Computer Lab Favorites:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/index.htm

Dance Mat Typing:

http://primarygamesarena.com/Play/Dance-Mat-Typing-2012

Starfall:

http://www.starfall.com/

ABCYA:

http://www.abcya.com/

Chromebooks for Special Education and Assistive Technology:

http://www.doceocenter.org/resources/chromebooks_sped_at

Coding:

https://code.org/learn

Scratch Programming:

https://scratch.mit.edu/

Chromebook Classroom (Nice overview of what apps and extensions are and how to get them)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hHJJtSEbev1TuOqDvalcQw2HW5y5gcd2ns9mgQFYGp4/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g1486ff6_2_14

Google Docs Offline:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/2809731?hl=en

Troubles? Powerwashing a Chromebook:

https://www.chromestory.com/2013/02/what-is-powerwash-on-a-chromebook/

‘Chrome OS Missing or Damaged’ Message:

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1080595?hl=en

K6-12 Chromebook Resources and Ideas:

http://www.northolmstedschools.org/Downloads/Chromebook%20Resources.pdf

Google for Education Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16pGWXaoxC6CtVV1kZ0I9PgtSntZP80_2gWmaxKSLB18/edit#

Neat Apps to use

https://nearpod.com/

https://prezi.com/

*Special note: This list was curated by Michael L. Kelley Jr. and is free to be shared or passed around. All credits on the above links go to the respected content holder. Special thanks to all authors, teachers, and school districts who have put great Chromebook resources on the web. 

(These notes were originally drafted up for a teacher that wanted to get more familiar with chromebooks.)

Are Shortened URL Links Safe?

Are the shortened URL links that you click on safe?

Do you know where they are taking you?

Do you know if they are malicious?

Do you know if they will install software?

Read this article real fast.

Very good site to check if the shortened URL is indeed taking you to where it should be or not:

http://getlinkinfo.com