GEG WA Show #6: What's All the Hype about HyperDocs?

GEG WA Show - Justin Talmadge Consulting

In this episode, Justin and Jeff chat with Hyperdocs teaching method co-founder Lisa Highfill (@lhighfill). Be sure to check out the links below for more information and don't forget to register for her session at the Education on Air event on December 2nd.

Links to share:

• HyperDocs.co

• @TsgiveTs) plus Teachersgiveteachers.net

• Link to Education on Air presentation Dec. 3, 2pm PST

https://educationonair.withgoogle.com/live/2016-dec/sessions-am/highfilllandishilton?tab=americas

• Online course starting Jan. 9th- register here: bit.ly/hyperdoccohort5

• Purchase the HyperDoc Handbook goo.gl/9AosMX

What’s new with G Suite?

• Custom Templates

  • https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2016/11/save-time-with-new-custom-templates-in.html

• Slides API

  • https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2016/11/build-data-rich-presentations-in.html

Minecraft in Education

• Government schools adviser says Minecraft is a “gimmick which will get in the way of children actually learning”

  • http://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/schools-adviser-dismisses-minecraft-gimmick

• Mindcraft used in 4th grade social studies from Reid Wilson

Wearables in Education

• How Can wearable technology improve teaching and learning? Or is it merely a distraction?

  • https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-11-17-wearable-tech-weaves-its-way-into-learning