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
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I Wish I Would Have Known This Before I Flipped My Classroom : 4 Flipped Classroom Tips from a Second Year “Flipper”
I first learned about the flipped classroom model at METC probably 4 years ago, and immediately went to work researching ... ok honestly Pinteresting like a madwoman ... trying to learn about this instructional strategy. I was really looking for honest feedback on the flipped model from a teacher who had actually implemented the strategy. I wanted first hand knowledge ... honest information and ... Read More about I Wish I Would Have Known This Before I Flipped My Classroom : 4 Flipped Classroom Tips from a Second Year “Flipper”
Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts
We've been a GAFE school for many years, and have been 1:1 with Chromebooks for two school years. My students and I STILL have problems remembering specific shortcuts and how to find specific tools in Google Docs, because many features are in different locations in Google and Microsoft products. To help everyone with this issue, I've created mini posters to display around my classroom that ... Read More about Google Docs Keyboard Shortcuts
Great Additions to Google Forms
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
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
