Google Classroom was rolled out to a group of teachers during the summer, and was made available to everyone at the beginning of the school year. With the introduction of Google Classroom, some teachers find themselves torn between using Classroom or a well-known Learning Management System. My answer to that question? I use both! Yes, I know that using both of these tools requires my ... Read More about Google Classroom OR Schoology? Here’s How I Use BOTH Effectively
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Google Classroom: Exciting Updates!
As I was reading Free Tech 4 Teachers, written by the wonderful Richard Byrne, I learned about new features that have FINALLY been added to Google Classroom!Has Google finally added all of the features I and so many other teachers desperately want? Sadly, no.However, some really great changes have finally been made!Teachers can finally choose if their students names will be displayed "First Name, ... Read More about Google Classroom: Exciting Updates!
Analyzing Primary Sources Using Google Chat, Google Docs, and Google Classroom
Do your students LOVE reading primary sources? Do they get so excited that they just can't concentrate on anything else? Do they love reading and analyzing the English language of yesteryear?I didn't think so.Like many of you reading, I believe that students should be able to analyze primary sources in high school. They just should. With the emphasis on Common Core standards, teachers are likely ... Read More about Analyzing Primary Sources Using Google Chat, Google Docs, and Google Classroom
Google Classroom Update
Wow, it's been too long since my last post! I'm sure you all can sympathize...a new school year is upon us, forcing us out of our summer relaxation, back to the world of being on time, meeting deadlines, and the most important task of all: educating and inspiring young people!It's no wonder teachers are exhausted :)As I've began using Google Classroom, I've noticed a few things I thought I'd ... Read More about Google Classroom Update
2 Things I DON’T Like About Google Classroom
Yes, you read the title correctly. After my last post discussed many of the wonderful aspects of Google's Classroom, namely being able to distribute documents to my students without having to run scripts, it may sound strange that there are at least two things I DO NOT like!Before I begin, I must admit that I was almost expecting Classroom to drop down from the heavens in a nice, pretty package ... Read More about 2 Things I DON’T Like About Google Classroom
