One of my ABSOLUTE favorite Google tools is Forms. It's simply wonderful, and Google has made so many great updates! Google Forms can be a teacher's best friend :) If you're new to Google Forms, or just need a quick refresher, check out this tutorial below. One of the awesome new features Google added to Forms is the ability to turn them into self-grading quizzes! It's ... Read More about Quick Google Forms Tutorial
Reminders for Remind!
Do you use Remind in your classroom? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this tool and use it frequently in my high school classes. Remind is by FAR the easiest tool to use to connect with students outside of the classroom. I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but I am far more likely to check and respond to a text message that pops up on my phone than I am to check and respond to email ... especially in the evenings, ... Read More about Reminders for Remind!
“Start Here” Guide to Educational Technology
Educational technology can provide a wonderful, fantastic, fabulous (and tons of other adjectives) opportunity for teachers and students. However, all too often teachers are tossed a Chromebook or an iPad and told "use this" with little to no training. I know the world of educational technology can be overwhelming. Sometimes, the sheer amount of tools and trends available to teachers has an ... Read More about “Start Here” Guide to Educational Technology
A Techy Teacher’s Toolbox: MORE Fabulous Chrome Extensions!
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