I read an interesting article recently, from sophia.org titled "Parent Perspective: Can a Flipped Classroom Help Introverts Learn Better?" and it brought back memories from my school days...I was the really smart kid who...didn't want to be called on in classwanted to work individually because, well I just didn't want to work with a groupdid the assignment, read the reading, but would rather not ... Read More about Flipping: Shy Students
Doctopus Add-On for the New Google Sheets
I'm finally able to use the new Google Sheets! The Doctopus Add-on takes a little getting used to...especially if you've been using the old script. However, I've been tinkering with the add-on, and I love it!Click here or access the QR Code on the page for my instructions on using the Doctopus Add-on.I ran into a few issues this afternoon, but was able to easily resolve them.When I originally ran ... Read More about Doctopus Add-On for the New Google Sheets
Global Education Database Has a New Look! And new features!
If I was excited about the Global Education Database when I first discovered it earlier this year, I am beyond excited now. Seriously. Check it out. It is simply amazing!Below I've listed some new features of the GEDB that have been added (or updated) since my last post on the topic:EdTech Product ReviewsThe product reviews are what originally drew me to the GEDB. Readers can see a great, ... Read More about Global Education Database Has a New Look! And new features!
Goobric, gClassFolders, and Doctopus: Great Tools for Teachers
As a Google Apps Script novice, I am just stumbling upon Goobric. I've successfully launched gClassFolders (love it) and Doctopus (love it), and finally fixed a rubric to use with Goobric.If you're thinking about trying Goobric, here are a few tips for your rubric creationLeave cell A-1 BLANK When I originally created the rubric, I included a column title in cell A-1...don't do it...it won't ... Read More about Goobric, gClassFolders, and Doctopus: Great Tools for Teachers
gClassFolders…try it!
The first time your students access Google Drive, it's probably going to be rough. Most of them have never accessed Google Drive before, and are used to Microsoft products. Am I right?Today, my students completed an assignment through Google Drive for the first time, and it was unbelievably successful! The gClassFolders individual folders were absolutely wonderful.Below are a few things that my ... Read More about gClassFolders…try it!