I love when Google adds features to any of its products, but especially Google Forms. If you read this post, you'll understand my affection for Google Forms. I'm a bit of a Google Form geek :) This article from Tech Crunch prompted me to do some exploring. Here's a quick breakdown of the new features: Google Forms now has Add-Ons! Previously, Google Form junkies like me could use Add-Ons, ... Read More about Great Additions to Google Forms
Momentum: Great Chrome Extension for Teachers and Students!
Since becoming a Chromebook school, I feel like I'm constantly searching for new Chrome extensions or apps to help enhance my classroom learning environment. I recently stumbled upon Momentum, and Chrome extension that provides a personalized message and image when new tabs are opened. After installing the Momentum extension, you'll be asked for some quick information, including your name. ... Read More about Momentum: Great Chrome Extension for Teachers and Students!
How I’m Using Twitter in my Classroom…Without Actually Using Twitter
Confused by the title of this post? Possibly. Allow me to explain. Since I'm unable to use Twitter in my classroom (hopefully this is coming soon!), I've gotten creative with reaching my students. I use Remind and Remind Chat to communicate with my students outside of the classroom, sharing reminders, announcements, and answering questions. However, I wanted to mimic the actual ... Read More about How I’m Using Twitter in my Classroom…Without Actually Using Twitter
Thoughts on EXPlore Like a Pirate and Gamification in the Classroom
Toward the beginning of last week, I was FINALLY able to start reading EXPlore Like a Pirate in the hopes of vamping up my gamification ... well ... game in my classroom. First impressions? Do you ever open a book, novel or other, and think, "wow, this is going to be great!" This was 100% my reaction to the first few pages of EXPlore Like a Pirate. The world of gamification has always ... Read More about Thoughts on EXPlore Like a Pirate and Gamification in the Classroom
Guest Post — 5 Tech Tools for Teachers to Use in 2016
5 Tech Tools for Teachers to Use in 2016 The future is now, and it’s a whole lot more advanced than we expected. Internet connected everything and there is an alarm clock that will wake you up with the smell of bacon. And this year, edtech is seeing a whole lot of very unexpected tech tools and resources, from hashtags that can teach you shortcuts when using Google, and emjois allowing us to ... Read More about Guest Post — 5 Tech Tools for Teachers to Use in 2016