Lunch & Learn

For the 2021 Spring Quarter, we are partnering with LACUE to provide Taco 'Bout Tech. This is a a virtual mini-conference in which you will have an opportunity to choose from a variety of sessions to attend. Learn more on our Taco 'Bout Tech page!

Blast Off Series

For the 2020-21 Fall and Winter Quarters, we provided virtual Lunch & Learns through our Blast Off series where you can discover new edtech tools! Each tool introduced will focus on the integration of 21st century skills in your classroom and easily aligned with ISTE standards.

EdTech Tool - ThingLink
ThingLink makes it easy to augment images, videos, and virtual tours with additional information and links creating an interactive experience.

Website
www.thinglink.com

Examples
Louisiana City Map (from video)
Potential and Kinetic Energy

EdTech Tool - Flipgrid
Flipgrid allows users to create and share discussion topics to engage a community of learners. Those learners can then record and share short videos to respond to the topic prompt.

Website
flipgrid.com

Example
Out of This World Patterns

EdTech Tool - GooseChase
With GooseChase, users can create digital scavenger hunts for students or teams to engage in inquiry-based learning and problem-solving.

Website
www.goosechase.com

EdTech Tool - Pear Deck
Pear Deck is an Add-On for Google Slides that allows users to add interactive components to slideshow presentations.

Website
www.peardeck.com/googleslides