Google Drawing

Psst...hey kids wanna build some Google Drawings?

The first drawing is free, but here is the catch...they are all free all the time.

If you made it to my professional development sessions last Friday (2/17/17) you may have heard me talk a little about Google Drawing.  Google Drawing is a place where you can make drawings (duh), but, most importantly, it is a place where you and your students can create and share templates.  These drawings/templates are interactive and I often have my students work in small groups to complete a given template.  Since these templates are Google products, they are shareable and easy to use.

To the right is an example.  I had my students read Look at the Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut and complete a plot diagram chart in small groups.  I like this chart for two reasons 1) I didn't make it I found it on Control Alt Achieve and 2) students must apply concepts to a graphic organizer which increases their comprehension of what the story is about and how plot diagrams work.  It is a win-win.

Templates are the future, my friends.  Especially templates made by others.  I get most of my pre-made templates from Control Alt Achieve.  Control Alt Achieve is an initiative created and supported by Eric Curts (I am sure you remember Eric).  I talked to Eric at OETC17 last week and let him know that every time I use his name or use Control Alt Achieve that I am charging him $5.  I haven't sent him the first bill, yet, but, I assure you, it will be pretty substantial.  

Side note, I haven't tried it, but I wonder if I say Eric Curts three times in a row if it will summon him -- kind of like Beetlejuice.  Well, I know what I am doing this weekend.

Go get some templates and make your kids work together! Control Alt Achieve