Leaving a voice note for students, or hearing a student’s voice as they share an idea, provides a powerful connection. If you’ve joined me for a webinar this past year, you know that I often talk about technology integration and formative assessment. And one area I highlight in this conversation on checking for understanding and […]
In this episode, you’ll hear from author, vlogger and tech coach Eric Curts as he shares his favorite Google-friendly tools and activities you may have never heard of. You’ll hear tips for using these lesser known Google-friendly tools with students or colleagues to elevate teaching and learning! Google Tools Do you want to learn about […]
Do you use Google tools in your classroom, school, or district? Like so many educators, the first few minutes of my workday often include a handful of stops in Google-powered tools. From a quick check of my email inbox to reviewing responses from a Google Form, so much of my day includes carving out time […]
What’s not to love about Google Slides? It’s a free, powerful online presentation tool that doesn’t require any design skills. I’ve been using it for what seems like forever and have seen it evolve into an even more robust platform. Regular readers of the blog know that I am a big fan of all things […]
Do you use Google tools in your classroom? I love all things Google. From Sheets to Docs to Slides, I spend a lot of time bouncing around between Google tools throughout the day. G Suite for Education offers so many options for teachers and students. If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you know that […]
What do you do with all of the Google Classroom data you collect during the school year? From monitoring student engagement to reviewing student formative assessments, there is a lot of data that comes your way. As a classroom teacher, finding a system to manage all of the data I collected was often an obstacle I […]
In this episode, learn about a way you can add captions to any video call through a quick Google Slides hack. If you haven’t thought about using captions during lessons, webinars, trainings, or live calls, this episode will show you how easy it is to include captions on every and any call. Listen to the […]
In this episode, learn about a free podcast player that works on any web browser. Perfect for students who don’t have a smartphone or podcast app, Google Podcasts makes any podcast easy for students to find and play from their device. You’ll hear tips for using this tool and a few favorite listening recommendations, too. […]
In this episode, Torie Marquez shares three favorite ways to use Jamboard in professional development settings along with student-friendly activities for Jamboard. You’ll hear tips you can use tomorrow and ideas you can customize for any learning environment. Listen to the podcast episode on your favorite platform: Apple Podcast App Google Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Jamboard […]
Google Forms is one of my favorite tools because it is super customizable and can help you stay organized. In this blog post, I’ll share one of my favorite ways to use Google Forms and take you through the steps to create a digital checklist. This is a strategy I often share in workshops and […]