Google Certified Educator

For those educators that use Google Apps (GAFE) consistently, you may want to think about becoming a Google Certified Educator. The training is free, but the assessments are a fee ranging from $10-$40. Once you pass the assessment, you will be awarded with a badge that you can put on your blog, website, email, etc. Some school districts offer Google Certified Training for a fee, but here is the link to begin training today. You only need to sign in with a Google account.

Google Training Page

Versatiles

Versatiles are a fun, self-checking learning center. Students can reinforce previously taught skills. They have grades Kindergarten up to Algebra 1 and Geometry.

To see how they work, take a look at this video...

Combining Like Terms

We used Algeblocks to demonstrate combining like terms via ETA Hand to Mind. First, we recreated the picture. Then, we categorized the pieces: x, y, and the constant. From there, we were able to simplify the expression.

Here are some examples of our small group.