As a school leader, it is essential that we highlight all of the positive things happening on our campuses. There is no easier way to do this than through social media. Well, actually, let me walk that back – it’s not that easy. It takes a ton of work, creativity, and time. But the payoff… Read More Crowdsourcing Campus Moments with Google Photos and Gemini
Can I tell you a secret? I have a love-hate relationship with the summer on a school campus. As a school administrator, my days extend quite far into the summer. That’s okay – I knew what I was signing up for. Yet, it’s such a weird experience on a campus. On the one hand, it’s… Read More Professional Development Calendar
Hello friends! I know – it has been a while…but that’s life. I am so excited to share a great tool with you today that will make your teaching easier and more enjoyable while increasing the rigor in your classroom. It’s called Brisk for Teaching, and it’s an AI-powered platform that helps you create and… Read More Brisk for Teaching Tutorial
Happy November! It is hard to believe that we are almost through the first semester of school! I hope you are doing well and surviving these crazy times – because it really is SO crazy right now. In fun news, I am starting a new series of blog posts that will come out at the… Read More October 2021 Rundown
With the start of a new school year, there are a TON of new updates coming to Google Workspace. If you have a chance, I encourage you to check out of the Google Workspace Updates blog for all sorts of updates that could benefit you in the classroom this year. One update that I am… Read More Image Placeholders in Google Slides
Recently, Google has begun launching Smart Chips which allows users to quickly hyperlink and preview Google Docs, Slides, Drawings, Calendar Events, and email addresses within Google Docs. I know what you are thinking – I can already hyperlink in a Google Doc! Well, Smart Chips are a bit different than the classic hyperlink. To be… Read More Smart Chips in Google Docs
Whether you work in elementary, middle, or high school…it’s that time of year! The time of year that we start planning for the transition for many of our students to new grade levels or even different schools. As a middle school Vice Principal, I’ve been reflecting on what a huge transition our 8th graders will… Read More Vertical Articulation for SEL Support
Hello EDU Friends! I hope you are surviving this crazy world that we are living in right now. Whether you are in distance learning, hybrid, or fully back in the classroom, I hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and happy. Today, I will be sharing a simple, easy, and interactive presentation that can be… Read More 4 C’s Interactive Presentation
Greetings friends! I know I have been terrible over the last month about creating new content. I can break down my struggle into two main reasons: 1.) I have struggled to find my creativity during the pandemic and 2.) I am just recently getting over my first trimester morning sickness and finding my energy again.… Read More Voice Notes & Feedback: Mote vs. Talk & Comment
One of my favorite ways to get students talking in my classes was an AVID strategy called Philosophical Chairs. Philosophical Chairs is a student-centered format for classroom discussion that promotes analytical reading, respectful dialogue, and personal reflection. You could equate it to a debate, however, there is a much richer focus on text and mutual understanding.… Read More Getting Started with Virtual Philosophical Chairs