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When you make it tech PD that’s Google-focused, I’m going to look forward to it for weeks. If you’ve never been to a Google Apps for Education Summit and you have any interest in Google in [.]. I’m kind of a geek. MORE
If you and your students are using Google Apps in the classroom, Google Classroom can save you tons of time and effort. Ed Tech edtech educational technology efficiency gafe Google Apps google classroom time managementIt helps you assign, collect, grade and return work seamlessly. But, like anything else, there are tricks that can help you do the same work in less time. They make you more efficient [.]. MORE
It’s so easy (maybe too easy) to do shallow, superficial work with Google tools. Google’s got [.]. Ed Tech creative teaching edtech educational technology gafe Google Apps google classroom google docs google slidesOne one day, we’ll do this activity. The next day, we’ll use a different tool to do a different one. What if we want to investigate a topic thoroughly instead of going “a mile wide and an inch deep”? MORE
I’ve written about creating infographics in the classroom with Google Drawings. Ed Tech google drawings google infographics google slides visual thinking activitiesI’m a huge fan of infographics. They let students create a great verbal/visual mix with the content they’ve learned. Plus, they’re lots of fun to look at and share, too. I’ve made my own infographics, ranging in topics from teaching frameworks to the ripple […]. MORE
Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard. MORE
Randomly Choose a Student in Class Google Classroom has added a “Student selector” to the Classroom Android app. The post Google Classroom Student Chooser Feature appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Classroom Google classroom google mobileThis is essentially a “popsicle sticks” app for how to call on a student or select a student. While there are many apps for your phone that will do the same thing, this one is done brilliantly. […]. MORE
These questions are at the core of the book, The Google-Infused Classroom, by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith. In this episode of the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, we talk about infusing lessons with […]. How can we hear from every student in the classroom? MORE
Utilize Document Outline in Google Docs While you can insert a table of contents directly into your Google Doc there are good reasons why we do not want a table of contents in all (or hardly any) of our documents. The post Google Docs: Document Outline appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Docs Google G Suite google MORE
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Ed Tech Google Teacher Tribe edtech educational technology g suite edu gafe google apps for education google teacher tribe podcastsI love listening to podcasts. They’re kind like personalized radio. I can pick shows that I like and listen to them whenever I want. MORE
Google Slides has a new feature — live closed captions. Ed Tech Screencasts google classroom accessibility google slides google slides in the classroom live closed captionsYou can turn on closed captions at the bottom of videos you watch on TV and online. But providing closed captions in real time in the classroom has been harder to pull off — until now! They transcribe your speech on the fly and display […]. MORE
Google Slides and Google Draw are two powerful publication and graphic design tools, but when combined together the results are absolutely explosive for student creativity and expression. This rat is created entirely in Google Draw using Geometric shapes. MORE
10 Ways to Teach Using Google+ [link] A Must See Google+ Cheat sheet for Teachers [link] Using Google+ as an online study resource: use to create online study groups. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Google for Educators google plus MORE
Animation is easy with stop motion Google Slides. Ed Tech google classroom activities google slides animation powerpoint animation stop-motion animationLet students put what you're studying in MOTION. Icons via The Noun Project with NounPro account.)For For years (centuries. MORE
Google Drawings is the hidden gem in the core G Suite tools for education. Everyone is familiar with Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets. Google Drawings doesn’t fit into a nice, neat box like that. Ed Tech edtech educational technology g suite google apps for education google drawings graphic organizers infographics visual notetakingThey correlate nicely with the Microsoft Office products we used for years and years. MORE
Assign CK-12 Content Direct to Google Classroom Did you know you can assign content from CK-12 directly to Google Classroom ? Related: CK-12 information and resources Google for Education Resources. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. MORE
Google Chrome extensions turn your Chrome web browser into a veritable Swiss Army knife of versatile options. DitchBook Twitter chat bitmoji chrome extensions ditchbook g suite google chrome googleedu grammarly gttribe onetab screencastify twitter chatRecord a video of your screen. MORE
The post How to Create a Class Template in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. What if I told you that you could create a class template inside Google Classroom? In 2018, Google released several significant updates to Google Classroom. MORE
The post 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students. This week I asked the group to share one of their favorite Google tips , and you know what, they didn’t disappoint! Google Certified Trainer. MORE
Jennifer Scott saves her school tens of thousands as they make their yearbook with Google Slides. Let’s dig into making yearbooks with Google Slides! Create a low-cost, printed yearbook with Google Slides by Jennifer Scott [Blog Post]. MORE
Try Dot New with Your Google Apps There is a new way to create your favorite Google App. The post Google Docs is NEW!! Advanced Docs Forms Google Sheets Sites Slides G Suite google sheets slidesEnd it in dot new. doc.new docs.new sheet.new sheets.new spreadsheet.new form.new forms.new slides.new slide.new site.new sites.new Control T I love an excuse to get in a tip to use a keyboard shortcut. Use Control T on your […]. appeared first on Teacher Tech. MORE
80 Ed Tech Guest Blog digital lesson planners google slides google slides in the classroom online lesson planning using google for lesson plansEvery summer, I bought a planner in hopes that this would be the year that I would use it for the entire year. Just like all my New Year’s Resolutions though, I would keep it up for about a week or two, then forget about it. For the rest of the semester, I would write […]. MORE
Yesterday Google announced the launch of Google Educators Groups. GEG takes place both online and offline, and provides a space for educators to build relationships, collaborate, and learn through Google+ communities and hangouts or in-person events and workshops. MORE
Guest Blog Teaching differentiate with google classroom differentiation educational technology google classroom small groups with google classroomTeacher confession: I have bored kids to tears in my class because they were not challenged. In fact, who needs Ambien when you have drill and kill homework assignments on material you have already mastered?! I felt my hands were tied with a textbook, overhead projector, and traditional worksheets. MORE
The post Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I share a lot of information and resources to help educators reach their goals of becoming Google Certified. Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer. MORE
The post Google Success Story: Jacinta Keenan, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Becoming a Google Certified Trainer is no small feat, and everyone’s journey is a little different. Then she joined my Level 2 Google Certified Educator Academy. MORE
Ed Tech edtech educational technology g suite gafe google apps for education google drawings infographicsInfographics are everywhere. I first started noticing them on the front page of USA Today as a journalism major in college. MORE
Google Slides Essay Template A little tongue in cheek I like to say “Don’t use Google Docs.” Oftentimes what we might use a Google Doc for we would really want a Google Form or to use something like […]. The post Google Slides Essay appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Apps Script Google Slides templates google slides template MORE
87 Ed Tech g suite secrets g suite tricks google classroom google secrets google tricksI had heard a TON about In-N-Out Burger. Heard that the food was amazing. Heard that it was an experience I should try. While on vacation in California with my family recently, we made a stop at an In-N-Out Burger. It did not disappoint. Our burgers were tasty. The tiny menu surprised me but made […]. MORE
Ed Tech digital brainstorming google slides activities google slides in the classroom sticky note brainstormingHave you ever felt like autumn has arrived and your desk is covered with sticky notes like leaves falling from the trees? You have sticky notes on your monitor, on your computer, on the filing cabinet, on your desk … There are stacks of sticky notes. There are stacks of stacks of sticky notes sometimes! […]. MORE
If you’ve used Google Classroom for long (or even if you’re just beginning to use it), you’re likely to see that there’s not a lot to it. Google Classroom was created to help teachers teach and learners learn so that tech stays out of their way to do it. And Google […]. Ed Tech g suite Google Apps google apps for education google classroom googleedu MORE
Google Teacher Tribe edtech educational technology g suite edu google edu google sites google teacher tribe gttribe portfoliosIn the not-too-distant past, if we wanted to get information out to the masses, it was expensive. Website development was costly and slow. MORE
Google Slides makes this possible. Ed Tech collaborative slide presentations shared google slides shared presentation activity student collaboration digital ideasPart of the reason social media has taken off so much are the connections. MORE
Google Teacher Tribe cell phones edtech educational technology g suite Google Apps google teacher tribe googleedu gsuiteedu gttribe mobile learningStudents carry these high-tech devices to school in their pockets all the time. Cell phones. MORE
Google Drive Folder in Google Classroom Google Classroom is Google Drive management. When you log into Google Classroom for the first time a folder is created in your Google Drive called “Classroom.” Class Folder Each teacher and each student has their own Classroom folder in Google […]. The post Google Classroom: Find the Google Drive Folder appeared first on Teacher Tech. MORE
Using a document in Google Apps or Microsoft Word is perfect for many activities, but sometimes they can be so limiting. Ed Tech creative teaching edtech educational technology gafe Google Apps google drawings MORE
” These were the sounds that could be heard in my classroom when we tried Google Expeditions this week! Tagged: edtech , education , GAFE , google expeditions , teaching , tech , technology , virtual reality , VR. “Wow! Amazing! Ohhhhhh! Wooaahhh!” MORE
I’m heavily invested in Google, being a Google Certified Innovator, using Google tools all the time and suggesting them to teachers. (No, No, that’s not the confession yet …) I’ve had great things to say about so many Google products over the years. MORE
Google is a very powerful search engine, but the way you search makes a huge difference in your results. The infographic below has some great tips on becoming a Google Search Power User. Google for Education Resources: [link]. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. MORE
Google Apps for Education has made new ideas and activities possible in classrooms all over the world. One of the best parts about the entire Google Apps suite is that teachers and students can use these versatile tools to create their [.]. MORE
The post Ready to Get Google Certified? All Google Certification Course Open on November 20th! Are you ready to get Google Certified? Many have been waiting for my Google Certification Courses to open for enrollment again, and your wait is almost over! MORE
Google Classroom Improves Feedback Workflow Yesterday Google Classroom gave a pretty major update to the Google Classroom BETA. Google Classroom Comment Bank appeared first on Teacher Tech. Classroom Google Intermediate classroom G Suite google MORE
The post Get Google Certified This Winter! The winter break is the PERFECT time to start working toward your goal of becoming a Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, or Google Certified Trainer, and I can help you get there! MORE
New Google Sites + Google Classroom New Google Sites is finally out! Since New Sites is essentially a new product it does not have all the features of Classic Google Sites, but be assured more features are coming. Advanced Classroom Google Sites classroom google sites MORE
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OCTOBER 24, 2018
Ed Tech g suite secrets g suite tricks google classroom google secrets google tricksI had heard a TON about In-N-Out Burger. Heard that the food was amazing. Heard that it was an experience I should try. While on vacation in California with my family recently, we made a stop at an In-N-Out Burger. It did not disappoint. Our burgers were tasty. The tiny menu surprised me but made […].
Ditch That Textbook
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Guest Blog Teaching differentiate with google classroom differentiation educational technology google classroom small groups with google classroomTeacher confession: I have bored kids to tears in my class because they were not challenged. In fact, who needs Ambien when you have drill and kill homework assignments on material you have already mastered?! I felt my hands were tied with a textbook, overhead projector, and traditional worksheets.
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Ed Tech digital brainstorming google slides activities google slides in the classroom sticky note brainstormingHave you ever felt like autumn has arrived and your desk is covered with sticky notes like leaves falling from the trees? You have sticky notes on your monitor, on your computer, on the filing cabinet, on your desk … There are stacks of sticky notes. There are stacks of stacks of sticky notes sometimes! […].
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
I’ve written about creating infographics in the classroom with Google Drawings. Ed Tech google drawings google infographics google slides visual thinking activitiesI’m a huge fan of infographics. They let students create a great verbal/visual mix with the content they’ve learned. Plus, they’re lots of fun to look at and share, too. I’ve made my own infographics, ranging in topics from teaching frameworks to the ripple […].
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Google Slides has a new feature — live closed captions. Ed Tech Screencasts google classroom accessibility google slides google slides in the classroom live closed captionsYou can turn on closed captions at the bottom of videos you watch on TV and online. But providing closed captions in real time in the classroom has been harder to pull off — until now! They transcribe your speech on the fly and display […].
Ditch That Textbook
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Ed Tech Guest Blog digital lesson planners google slides google slides in the classroom online lesson planning using google for lesson plansEvery summer, I bought a planner in hopes that this would be the year that I would use it for the entire year. Just like all my New Year’s Resolutions though, I would keep it up for about a week or two, then forget about it. For the rest of the semester, I would write […].
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
These questions are at the core of the book, The Google-Infused Classroom, by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith. In this episode of the Google Teacher Tribe podcast, we talk about infusing lessons with […]. How can we hear from every student in the classroom?
EdTechTeam
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Google Slides and Google Draw are two powerful publication and graphic design tools, but when combined together the results are absolutely explosive for student creativity and expression. This rat is created entirely in Google Draw using Geometric shapes.
Teacher Tech
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Google Slides Essay Template A little tongue in cheek I like to say “Don’t use Google Docs.” Oftentimes what we might use a Google Doc for we would really want a Google Form or to use something like […]. The post Google Slides Essay appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Apps Script Google Slides templates google slides template
Teacher Tech
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Send a Column of Responses from Google Forms to Google Slides Google Forms is awesome but can be tricky to go over responses with the class. The post Google Forms Column to Google Slides appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Teacher Tech
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Try Dot New with Your Google Apps There is a new way to create your favorite Google App. The post Google Docs is NEW!! Advanced Docs Forms Google Sheets Sites Slides G Suite google sheets slidesEnd it in dot new. doc.new docs.new sheet.new sheets.new spreadsheet.new form.new forms.new slides.new slide.new site.new sites.new Control T I love an excuse to get in a tip to use a keyboard shortcut. Use Control T on your […]. appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
The post How to Create a Class Template in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. What if I told you that you could create a class template inside Google Classroom? In 2018, Google released several significant updates to Google Classroom.
Shake Up Learning
OCTOBER 18, 2018
The post Ready to Get Google Certified? All Google Certification Course Open on November 20th! Are you ready to get Google Certified? Many have been waiting for my Google Certification Courses to open for enrollment again, and your wait is almost over!
Shake Up Learning
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The post Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I share a lot of information and resources to help educators reach their goals of becoming Google Certified. Google Success Story: Pam Hubler, Google Certified Trainer.
Ditch That Textbook
APRIL 16, 2015
When you make it tech PD that’s Google-focused, I’m going to look forward to it for weeks. If you’ve never been to a Google Apps for Education Summit and you have any interest in Google in [.]. I’m kind of a geek.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
It’s so easy (maybe too easy) to do shallow, superficial work with Google tools. Google’s got [.]. Ed Tech creative teaching edtech educational technology gafe Google Apps google classroom google docs google slidesOne one day, we’ll do this activity. The next day, we’ll use a different tool to do a different one. What if we want to investigate a topic thoroughly instead of going “a mile wide and an inch deep”?
Educational Technology Guy
JUNE 11, 2014
Yesterday Google announced the launch of Google Educators Groups. GEG takes place both online and offline, and provides a space for educators to build relationships, collaborate, and learn through Google+ communities and hangouts or in-person events and workshops.
EdTech4Beginners
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
” These were the sounds that could be heard in my classroom when we tried Google Expeditions this week! Tagged: edtech , education , GAFE , google expeditions , teaching , tech , technology , virtual reality , VR. “Wow! Amazing! Ohhhhhh! Wooaahhh!”
Ditch That Textbook
AUGUST 15, 2018
If you’ve used Google Classroom for long (or even if you’re just beginning to use it), you’re likely to see that there’s not a lot to it. Google Classroom was created to help teachers teach and learners learn so that tech stays out of their way to do it. And Google […]. Ed Tech g suite Google Apps google apps for education google classroom googleedu
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Ed Tech edtech educational technology g suite gafe google apps for education google drawings infographicsInfographics are everywhere. I first started noticing them on the front page of USA Today as a journalism major in college.
Teacher Tech
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Google Drive Folder in Google Classroom Google Classroom is Google Drive management. When you log into Google Classroom for the first time a folder is created in your Google Drive called “Classroom.” Class Folder Each teacher and each student has their own Classroom folder in Google […]. The post Google Classroom: Find the Google Drive Folder appeared first on Teacher Tech.
Shake Up Learning
MAY 15, 2018
The post 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students. This week I asked the group to share one of their favorite Google tips , and you know what, they didn’t disappoint! Google Certified Trainer.
Shake Up Learning
OCTOBER 26, 2018
The post Google Success Story: Jacinta Keenan, Google Certified Trainer appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Becoming a Google Certified Trainer is no small feat, and everyone’s journey is a little different. Then she joined my Level 2 Google Certified Educator Academy.
The CoolCatTeacher
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Google Jamboard is a fun interactive app. You just download it on Google Play or iTunes and use it with your touch Chromebook or iPad after listening to Tom Mullaney share how it works. Google Jamboard. Now first of all, I have never heard of Google Jamboard.
Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 12, 2018
Google Chrome extensions turn your Chrome web browser into a veritable Swiss Army knife of versatile options. DitchBook Twitter chat bitmoji chrome extensions ditchbook g suite google chrome googleedu grammarly gttribe onetab screencastify twitter chatRecord a video of your screen.
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 18, 2017
Google Teacher Tribe edtech educational technology g suite edu google edu google sites google teacher tribe gttribe portfoliosIn the not-too-distant past, if we wanted to get information out to the masses, it was expensive. Website development was costly and slow.
Shake Up Learning
OCTOBER 22, 2018
The post Get Google Certified This Winter! The winter break is the PERFECT time to start working toward your goal of becoming a Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, or Google Certified Trainer, and I can help you get there!
Teacher Tech
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Utilize Document Outline in Google Docs While you can insert a table of contents directly into your Google Doc there are good reasons why we do not want a table of contents in all (or hardly any) of our documents. The post Google Docs: Document Outline appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Docs Google G Suite google
Ditch That Textbook
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Ed Tech Google Teacher Tribe edtech educational technology g suite edu gafe google apps for education google teacher tribe podcastsI love listening to podcasts. They’re kind like personalized radio. I can pick shows that I like and listen to them whenever I want.
Teacher Tech
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Randomly Choose a Student in Class Google Classroom has added a “Student selector” to the Classroom Android app. The post Google Classroom Student Chooser Feature appeared first on Teacher Tech. Advanced Classroom Google classroom google mobileThis is essentially a “popsicle sticks” app for how to call on a student or select a student. While there are many apps for your phone that will do the same thing, this one is done brilliantly. […].
Ditch That Textbook
AUGUST 31, 2015
Google Apps for Education has made new ideas and activities possible in classrooms all over the world. One of the best parts about the entire Google Apps suite is that teachers and students can use these versatile tools to create their [.].
Educational Technology Guy
JANUARY 14, 2015
10 Ways to Teach Using Google+ [link] A Must See Google+ Cheat sheet for Teachers [link] Using Google+ as an online study resource: use to create online study groups. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Google for Educators google plus
Teacher Tech
JULY 28, 2018
Google Classroom Improves Feedback Workflow Yesterday Google Classroom gave a pretty major update to the Google Classroom BETA. Google Classroom Comment Bank appeared first on Teacher Tech. Classroom Google Intermediate classroom G Suite google
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Using a document in Google Apps or Microsoft Word is perfect for many activities, but sometimes they can be so limiting. Ed Tech creative teaching edtech educational technology gafe Google Apps google drawings
Ditch That Textbook
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Google Teacher Tribe cell phones edtech educational technology g suite Google Apps google teacher tribe googleedu gsuiteedu gttribe mobile learningStudents carry these high-tech devices to school in their pockets all the time. Cell phones.
Ditch That Textbook
JANUARY 24, 2017
I’m heavily invested in Google, being a Google Certified Innovator, using Google tools all the time and suggesting them to teachers. (No, No, that’s not the confession yet …) I’ve had great things to say about so many Google products over the years.
Educational Technology Guy
JULY 7, 2014
Google is a very powerful search engine, but the way you search makes a huge difference in your results. The infographic below has some great tips on becoming a Google Search Power User. Google for Education Resources: [link]. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.
Teacher Tech
DECEMBER 2, 2016
New Google Sites + Google Classroom New Google Sites is finally out! Since New Sites is essentially a new product it does not have all the features of Classic Google Sites, but be assured more features are coming. Advanced Classroom Google Sites classroom google sites
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Animation is easy with stop motion Google Slides. Ed Tech google classroom activities google slides animation powerpoint animation stop-motion animationLet students put what you're studying in MOTION. Icons via The Noun Project with NounPro account.)For For years (centuries.
Ditch That Textbook
OCTOBER 31, 2016
If you and your students are using Google Apps in the classroom, Google Classroom can save you tons of time and effort. Ed Tech edtech educational technology efficiency gafe Google Apps google classroom time managementIt helps you assign, collect, grade and return work seamlessly. But, like anything else, there are tricks that can help you do the same work in less time. They make you more efficient [.].
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 11, 2017
Google Drawings is the hidden gem in the core G Suite tools for education. Everyone is familiar with Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets. Google Drawings doesn’t fit into a nice, neat box like that. Ed Tech edtech educational technology g suite google apps for education google drawings graphic organizers infographics visual notetakingThey correlate nicely with the Microsoft Office products we used for years and years.
Educational Technology Guy
MAY 22, 2018
Assign CK-12 Content Direct to Google Classroom Did you know you can assign content from CK-12 directly to Google Classroom ? Related: CK-12 information and resources Google for Education Resources. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.
The CoolCatTeacher
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Jennifer Scott saves her school tens of thousands as they make their yearbook with Google Slides. Let’s dig into making yearbooks with Google Slides! Create a low-cost, printed yearbook with Google Slides by Jennifer Scott [Blog Post].
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