In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a fan of Google Chrome Extensions. Just a little bit. ;) Google Chrome Extensions are fabulous, and I have to share the 3rd installment of Chrome Extension awesomeness! Nearpodize I LOVE Nearpod! It's probably my favorite "new to me" tool of the year. If you're like me, most of your "lecture" presentations are in Google Slides form. The Nearpodize ... Read More about A Techy Teacher’s Toolbox: MORE Fabulous Chrome Extensions!
Getting Started with EDpuzzle – A Quick Guide
With so many schools embracing educational technology and 1:1 initiatives, it's no surprise that many teachers are embracing the power of interactive video lessons in their classroom! Hooray! Interactive video lessons created with EDpuzzle can be incredibly beneficial to both students and teachers. Teachers are incredibly busy people, so I'm sharing a quick guide with a video tutorial to ... Read More about Getting Started with EDpuzzle – A Quick Guide
The NEW Google Sites
I am so incredibly excited to share with you, the NEW Google Sites! Friends, this update is LONG overdue. I started using Google tools when I was in college (I graduated with my BSEd in 2008) and I'm not sure that many - if any- updates have been made to Google Sites since then. If any changes have been made, they've been minuscule at best. The new update was definitely worth the wait! The new ... Read More about The NEW Google Sites
How to Create a “View Only” Folder in Google Drive
Google Drive is a FANTASTIC tool for teachers and students. It seems more and more classrooms are jumping on the Google bandwagon - to the benefit of everyone! A great feature of Google Drive is organization through folders. I love folders. I love color-coding folders. I love sharing folders. I love love love folders! In case you haven't noticed ... I'm a bit of a Google Drive nut :) I also ... Read More about How to Create a “View Only” Folder in Google Drive
Padlet Backpack – Great Premium Tool for Schools!
Hello! I hope your "summer off" is "off" to a great start! Hopefully, you've noticed my love for Padlet. It's pretty great :) I've recently started my free trial of Padlet Backpack - Padlet's premium tool for schools. Check it out! I've written before about the endless possibilities of Padlet in the classroom. The collaboration space created by Padlet is simply fantastic and is a HUGE benefit ... Read More about Padlet Backpack – Great Premium Tool for Schools!