Suzanne's Ed Tech Reflections

I really don't have an artistic flair; not great at drawing. No, really I'm not! But Google has a new tool that can help - Auto Draw ( https://www.autodraw.com/ ).  Google's Auto Draw uses machine learning / artificial intelligence to match your drawing to those of talented artists. See a drawing that you like from the provided set of images and you can swap it for your drawing. You can also draw freehand, add text and shapes, and fill with color to customize your drawing. There is nothing to download, it's free, and works on all devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones). Your drawings can be downloaded or you can get a link to your drawing to share via Google Classroom, Seesaw, or another tool. Check out this fun video about using Auto Draw:  While Auto Draw is very easy to use here is a little video tutorial to get your started. Ideas for using Auto Draw in the classroom:  Create graphics for projects Create invitations or announcements  I...

Google Story Builder is a fun online tool for building conversations and stories. Google Story Builder is a FREE web based tool that works on both laptops and tablets and you can use it without an account. https://docsstorybuilder.appspot.com Google Story Builder is easy to use. Tips: Works on both laptops and tablets (iPads) Sound/music may not work on an iPad though Maximum of 10 exchanges between characters and a maximum of 10 characters You cannot "save" your story so be sure to save the shareable link Students could add their link to a shared Google document, add to Google Classroom, add the link in Seesaw. What other ways can you think to have them share? Have student plan their stories prior to writing Ideas for using in the classroom:  Exchanges between book characters or historical figure Retell a story from the point of view of different characters Digital book report Problem solving dialogues Write a math story Create a de...