BEST BUY TECHNOLOGY GRANT OPPORTUNITY

From time to time I get requests from teachers asking about grants.  Here is one of which I was just made aware.  Below is a quick overview of what the grant could cover.  Click here to be directed to the actual grant page.
Programs should help teens build 21st century skills by utilizing cutting-edge technology such as computers, digital cameras, video cameras and professional software in a wide range of areas including (but not limited to):

• Audio production (including music mixing & recording)
• Coding/3D printing
• Computer maintenance and repair
• Digital photography/graphic design
• Filmmaking & videography
• Maker faires/hack-a-thons
• Mobile & game app development
• Programming
• Robotics
• Web site design

Community Grants are designed to support local efforts and are reviewed for consideration by Best Buy teams across the United States. The average grant amount is $5,000 and will not exceed $10,000.

Web Adventures - Science Related Games

Here are six interactive science adventures. Note they are also available in Spanish.  The adventures include careeres, infectious disease, forensic science, substance abuse and neuroscience, medical research and alcohol and body systems. Click the image below to be directed to the site.

More Google Tips 

This weeks Google tips featuresa couple of cool tips that I found helpful.

 Power Comenting in Google Docs - click here for this brief video tutorial explaining how to use quick key features to add comments within Google docs.

How to Make a Table of Contents in Google Docs - click here for this brief video tutorial explaining how to create an interactive table of contents in Google docs.

Inserting Page Numbers in a Google Doc. - click here for this brief video tutorial explaining how to create page numbers within a Google doc.

Create A Google Form from a Spreadsheet - click here for this brief video tutorial explaining how to create a form from a spreadsheet.