When I first learned about Google Apps I was very impressed with a little thing called Forms. Forms allows you to create anything from surveys to tests and quizzes. You can select ways in which your students answer the questions and then share the test with them. A spread sheet is automatically created in you... Continue Reading →
How to Upload a File to Your Google Drive
You really want to consider uploading all your important files to your Google Drive. It is it a great way to back everything up and ensure that your files are always available to you even if your computer dies. The steps are quite easy and fast. Watch the tutorial and look for the written directions... Continue Reading →
How to Organize and Navigate Google Drive
Google Drive is where all your files are stored. It is nice in many ways and easy to organize and navigate. Watch this tutorial to learn how to: Locate your files in My Drive and Shared With Me Create folders Create sub folders Move files to your folders Color code folders for easy recognition Move... Continue Reading →
A Little Self Help
Recently, the 4th grade classes have started looking into the 100's section of the Dewey Decimal System. I have blogged about this topic before, twice in fact. You can read the other posts here and here. In the past I have focused on the philosophical side of the Dewey 100's. They always lead to a... Continue Reading →
How to Create a Google Doc
A Google Doc or Document is one of many Google Apps. You can access these apps in your Google Drive. You will want to be logging into your Google email account. At the top of the screen you will see many of the various apps offered by Google. The one you will be working in... Continue Reading →
How to Print a Google Doc
Are you confused about how you should print from Google Docs? This YouTube video does a great job of explaining how to print your Google Doc. It shows the difference between printing from your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Explorer) and printing from Google Docs. The number one step is recognizing the difference. Once you have done... Continue Reading →
Follett Reader
You may have noticed the Follett Shelf tab in The Falcon's Fables. This is a great app that allows you to read the eBooks offered through the library. You can read eBook from Destiny but it they aren't easy to find. Follett Shelf solves this problem. To read the eBooks you must have a Destiny... Continue Reading →
New Look
Welcome to the redesigned Falcon's Fables. It was time for a change and time to get our own web address. We have moved from being hosted by Blogger to WordPress. If you arrived here from a bookmark, pin or saved link please update it to http://www.falconsfables.org The old links will take you to the new... Continue Reading →
New, old and new books?
Well simply said we just received some donated books! We love book donation around here. Often times it means that the books are tried and true, guaranteed to entertain and delight! For example, take The Big Book of Boy Stuff. Published in 2004, the book isn't new, but it is new to the library and... Continue Reading →
Thank You and Congratulations!
First I would love to give a huge THANK YOU to my library sub Ms. DiPietro. She did an amazing job taking control of the library while I was out on maternity leave. Which of course brings me to her wonderful idea of the Falcon Fall Reading Contest! Not only was the contest fun for... Continue Reading →
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving FeastDo you know the real story behind Thanksgiving? Is it just about remembering the Pilgrims and Indians? Are we supposed to give thanks for what we have while remembering those who have less? Do we pray to God and reflect on our year? What about stuffing your face with Turkey, while watching football and... Continue Reading →
Falcon Fall Reading Contest Prizes
If you can read and write, then you can WIN PRIZES!There's only ELEVEN more days until the Falcon Fall Reading Contest 2012 officially ends. How many raffle tickets have you earned? Already, over 20 students have earned mini-prizes...will you be next? The GRAND PRIZE drawings for all grade groups will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 20,... Continue Reading →
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