Whatttt? Apps on a Laptop?

This is exactly how I felt when my mentor attended a Google academy class last month. So I had to set out to explore this fact. You may know exactly what an app is..one of those things on a iPad or your phone. But today you can also find apps on your regular ole' computer screen too!
                                         
Google Chrome allows you to "download" apps right to your chrome screen. Okay so download is not the right word, a better word is Bookmark. Which means these little babies don't take up any of your space and if they are being bad you just reload the tab/screen. 
An App is defined by a program that is run completely inside a web browser. Some of the most loved Chrome Apps that are loved from teachers in my school and myself are the password saving ones. 

Do you recommend any? is what I'm currently using and it works great! Plus you can use it on different kinds of devices and computers systems.
Here is an example of what the chrome web store looks like. I'm currently researching different apps for a Photoshop and photo editing loving post.                 

20 Questions 2.0 in today’s United States History Classrooms

20 Questions 2.0 in today’s United States History Classrooms

At Google 20 Summit I heard of this amazing idea that was sweeping the country. We all have heard about being able to connect via skype with classrooms across the world, but what do you say? What are you going to talk about? What about playing a game?  Classrooms are playing 20 questions with each other from across the country on skype and google hangout. What is the question you ask? Well they are trying to guess what state you're from!

This sounds like a blast no matter your age group. TechNinjaTodd told me the idea at his keynote speech at the Google 20 Summit. Todd suggest you make sure you try to hide your accent! Don’t say things like ya’ll it gives Texas away every time!! Also be sure to hide your state flag! Check out more about Mystery Skypes on Skypes website. Skype gives you the tools to connect with other teachers who would like to play a game of mystery skype!

Thx for joining my #PLC! @Twitter #connectingteachers

Todd L credits twitter for connecting him to teachers across the word. He told us that most of the ideas that he spoke about at the google 20 summit were inspired by people he followed on twitter. To get started on twitter check out this challenge that helps you get familiar with all of the tools and tricks to the trade.  You can follow Todd at his twitter @TechNinjaTodd or Me at @edtechartist  You can find a great list of people to follow here at todd’s list of people to follow. This is how I got started. I also use twitter like a search engine, but you have to know the right lingo or hashtag.  

• #EDTECH
• #Education
• #ntchat - new teacher chat
• #Artsedu
• #TeachChat Teacher discussion every other Wednesday at 9 PM EST

Check out this printable poster for some ideas! Originally created by the editors of Edudemic and Online College Courses.