Google Classroom Question Feature - Instant Small Group Instruction Groupings


In Google Classroom, create a multiple choice question for the students to answer. Design the answer choices based on common misconceptions. Post the question for students to answer during the first or last few minutes of class. Using the sort feature, get a list of students for each answer choice. Use this list to instantly have the small groups you need to pull.

Steps:
  • Click on the title of the question posted to view the student answers page.  
  • Click on ‘sort by status’ and select ‘sort by answer.’
  • This will create headers for each of the answer choices with a list of students under each one.


StackUp Chrome Extension: Fake News Warning, Web Page Reading Level, and More

I just recently learned about the StackUp Chrome Extension and highly recommend it for any teacher and/or student.  

Purpose of the Chrome Extension:
  • Tracks your online reading time


  • Notifies you of a possible fake news (misleading information) website through a 'Be a Critical Thinker' header pop-up. 
  • Measures the reading Level of any webpage


  • See the average reading level of the websites you visit (on your Dashboard)




Installation:


  • Agree to the terms by clicking on 'Add extension'



  • Keep the extension enabled as you visit websites. 

After the extension is installed, use the American News website, which is known to be fake news, to view the 'Be a Critical Thinker' header. When the header appears on a website it doesn't identify the misleading information, but informs you as a reader to be mindful of the credibility of the source.