Rubric Tools for Google Docs

Using Rubrics right in Google for Classroom or Google Docs and Google Forms.

There are 3 rubric tools for Google Docs that are great to use and eliminate paper.  These are all add ons.

• OrangeSlice Teacher rubric add on.  The grading will be done in google docs.

• docAppender.   This add on is for google forms.  The Rubric is saved as google forms.  The grading is done in forms then put on the document that is graded. .    

• Doctopus add on and Goobric chrome extension

Great webinar that details how to use these add ons to help you with assessments.

Visit the site for many other great webinars. http://ti.apps.sparcc.org/

Bulb -- Free portfolio

Bulb is a place where students and teachers create and share work.  It is a portfolio where kids can take  the work they have created and keep it for life.  They can add videos.  The interface is intuitive and easy to use.  It has a drag and drop feature.  It is free to sign up.

STEMWORKS

Stemworks* offers STEM content and ideas to increase science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills.  They provide inspiring experiences and they are the sister program to Kids Ahead which is designed for middle school children.

Examples of topics are : Crime Scene Investigation, Extreme Weather, Medical Innovations, Robotics and more.  You can join for free to connect with their virtual community.

Remind

Remind is an app tool which was formerly Remind 101.  This is a good app to mention again.  With Remind you can text your students without disclosing your cell number.  You can schedule messages, attach photos, recording, etc.  You can control who can reply to you as well.