Pirate Tips

This is a repeat of an earlier post, but I think it is worth repeating. And if you want to spend some time with me come learn about blogging in a face to face session: Pirate Tips Live! One of the easiest ways to have a web page is to create a blog. Your newest content will always appear at the top of the page, you can add a variety of content, and you can post in a number of ways. Your pinckneypirates.org account (or any google account) has a Blogger account connected to it. Which means that your username (including @pinckneypirates.org) and password will grant you access to the wonderful world of simple web publishing. In this post I'm going to offer a few "levels" of blogging : Just the basics - you can post and people can read what you write Enough to be dangerous - your posts might include some pictures and videos, as well as scheduled posts Showing off a little - you can post to your blog from your phone or email Let's get started.

Google Hangouts is a quick and simple way to communicate with others. With this tool you can chat, send text messages, connect to a telephone number, do a video conference, or even share your screen with another computer. In this post I will walk you through getting setup, show you how to use the tool, and give you some ideas about how this could be used in your classroom.

You are running out of time. If you want personal help, please plan to attend one of the 90 minute gmail intro sessions. http://www.eventbrite.com/o/pirate-tips-live-3123021184

This is the last "school year" tip for 2014-15. I'll continue to post updates and tutorials throughout the summer, but please consider joining me for a face-to-face 90 minute session... Are these blog posts too much? Want some face-to-face learning? You are in luck! Come join me for these 90 minute workshops at Pathfinder Middle School. These are FREE for PCS staff. Here's a calendar/chart to show you which sessions are offered on each day: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lbscJG1xcOYdaMeX1cdvV9OpbVvPDymRm6MoNNvkLBE/edit?usp=sharing Signup online by following the link below: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/pirate-tips-live-3123021184