Brush vs. Brushless Motors - Partner 1 & 2

I used this blog post to have students start thinking about the types of motors we were using in the drones.  Students researched the definitions and in their own words were able to describe in writing the differences between brush and brushless motors.  Students were also able to formulate an opinion on which was a better type of motor ~ quality vs. economy.

Students used cited multimedia evidence to support their findings.

Partners were able to submit one blog.





What's the Difference?




Which one is more efficient?  Why?

Assigning TASKS in Google Docs

Have you made comments in a Google Doc and ever wondered whether your students have read, looked at, or reflected upon your comments and feedback?

Google has added the task features for Google Docs and Google Slides.  Whenever you start a new comment, you can type "+email address" (no spaces) and you will get an option to assign this person a task.  ex. +jnorman@cms.edu.do

This sends the person an email to read and complete the task.  When it is done, the person can mark it as resolved.  A great way to communicate and collaborate.  

Keep on Googling!

The Keyword

Did you know that Google has/had 19 different blogs?   Nineteen blogs in which to announce all things Google.  Too many....way too many.  Nobody's got time for that ~ and I think Google realized that.

At the end of September, Google launched blog #20.  The blog of all blogs.  It's being penned as the only Google blog we will now need to learn about Google happenings.

It's called The Keyword and can be found at https://blog.google 

It's a blog for one stop shopping - to find out about everything Google - latest stories, the newest products, and Google topics.  

So simple.

Google Certified Training App Opens Oct. 12

The Google Certified Trainer program is accepting applications through December 31, 2016.  Applicants will be notified in January 2017 about acceptance.

Click here to learn more.

To apply, you must first pass the Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2 exams.  The Training Essential Exam is the next step to becoming a GCT, Google Certified Trainer.  This exam is made up of 5 exams:

• $ exams ~ Gmail, Calendar, Sites, Docs & Drive
• + one (your choice) ~ Chrome, Chromebooks, Google Play or Android Tablets.

These exams are designed to test the skills of a person who would like to teach others or provide professional development to others on how to use the G Suite of applications.  The cost is $15 for each and this certification is good for 18 months.

To see the requirements for all the exams ~ click here.

Google Certified Educator Level 2

I passed the Level 2, Google for Education Exam on Wednesday, August 26, 2015.  Next step...Google Certified Trainer.

Google Certification

After attending the Google Summit in Atlanta in  January 2015, I have wanted to complete the work to become a Google Certified Educator.  Google changed and enhanced the trainings and exams, so I put my studies on hold until the updates were completed.  On August 12th, I passed Level 1.  I am a Google Certified Educator.  (Level 1).  I am currently working on Level 2.

Google Certification Process