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Does the iPad prepare students for the business world?

Does the iPad prepare students for the business world?

January 31, 2020
by Matt Lee
Uncategorized

One question we often get:  “Does having an iPad prepare students for the business world?”  This is a perfectly valid question.  Westside seeks to provide…

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A Note about Permissions and Google Drive

September 2, 2019
by Matt Lee
Blog

September 2019 Did you know Westside staff and students have created almost 60,000 documents using Google? On top of the documents created in Google, another…

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Westside.Technology Episode 7: 'Spooky' Tips and Tricks

Westside.Technology Episode 7: ‘Spooky’ Tips and Tricks

October 26, 2016
by Matt Lee
Blog

Welcome to episode 7 of Westside.Technology Declassified! In this episode Paul, Matt and Greg share several tips and tricks for both Mac and iPad. Paul…

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How to Make Kid-Friendly Research

How to Make Kid-Friendly Research

October 20, 2016
by Matt Lee
Blog, eMerge Monthly Quick Tips, Quick Bytes, Tutorials

We all get to research for writing, let’s minimize distractions by using these tools. Some examples include the Wiki link on students iPads, the resources available…

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Top Google Tips from the Great Plains Google Summit 2016

Top Google Tips from the Great Plains Google Summit 2016

July 16, 2016
by Matt Lee
Blog

On July 14 and 15, Westside staff had the opportunity to attend the Great Plains Google Summit in Lincoln, Nebraska. These 15 teachers were able…

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Reflections from NETA 2015

Reflections from NETA 2015

May 6, 2015
by Matt Lee
Blog

Biggest. NETA. Ever. Wow. Isn’t it amazing how NETA has grown? In my first year teaching I attended NETA. Back then it was held at…

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Google Custom Search Engine

Google Custom Search Engine

January 9, 2015
by Bridget Brown
New Staff Essentials

As an Educator you understand the challenges students often face to determine relevance and validity of sources when attempting to conduct research, especially online. Google Custom…

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A Note about Permissions: Part II – Google Calendar

January 5, 2015
by Matt Lee
Blog, Tutorials

In a previous post, I wrote about the need to be conscious of the viewing permissions we assign to documents on Google. If you haven’t…

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Thoughts on Coding with Students:Hour of Code

December 8, 2014
by Matt Lee
Blog

December 8, 2014 Today marks the start of Computer Science Education Week (December 8th – 12th). Computer science education is more than just knowing how…

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Using Twitter With Primary Students

December 8, 2014
by Matt Lee
Blog

Five simple lesson plans to introduce Twitter in YOUR classroom! Before you get started: • Set up a twitter account using a name that is…

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