Thank you, Google, for such a great update to Classroom! Wow! I've been waiting for this addition for sooo long! In case you haven't noticed this new update, teachers now have the ability to schedule assignments, announcements, and questions/polls! Yippee! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to GAFE users! When creating a post on Classroom, teachers can now choose to ... Read More about Google Classroom Updates: May 2016
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Google Slides – Not Just for Presentations!
It's no secret that Google has some pretty great tools available, especially for classroom use. GAFE has opened so many doors in my classroom, and I'm excited to share how I use Google Slides to create so much MORE than presentations! When I started blogging in January of 2014, I used Microsoft Word and Paint to create images for my blog. It's fun to look back at those old posts and see ... Read More about Google Slides – Not Just for Presentations!
Creating a Database with Google Sites
At the end of the year, I feel like I find myself searching for new or different tools/activities even more than I normally do. Why? Simply because I need to find something new or different to motivate my students. The light at the end of the school year tunnel is getting bigger, the weather is a tad nicer (sometimes - I mean, I do live in Missouri), and inside the four walls of a classroom is ... Read More about Creating a Database with Google Sites
Google Classroom Update: April 2016
Google has been busily making great changes to Classroom, most of which have been additions to the Android or iOS Classroom apps. I read on the Google Classroom blog today, that a new feature had been added to the "create a question" option. Teachers can now poll their students with a multiple choice question without having to create a Google Form. Yippee! As I normally do, I tried the new ... Read More about Google Classroom Update: April 2016
How to Use the “About” Section of Google Classroom
Google Classroom is just awesome! Managing the flow of Docs and assignments has never been easier, thanks to this fabulous tool. A vastly underused feature of Google Classroom, however, is the About section. When I first noticed the About section, my first thoughts were, "what is this?" and "what am I supposed to put here?" as well as "can my students see this?" After toying around with ... Read More about How to Use the “About” Section of Google Classroom
