— Add-Ons & Extensions, EdTech PD, EdTech Webinars, Google Forms, GSuite, GSuite Webinars, Technology, Webinars —

Google Forms Webinar

April 13, 2020

Google Forms is a great technology tool to use in your classroom and school site! In this webinar, Jenn Calderon gives us a detailed guide into all aspects of Google Forms, as well as some helpful add-ons! In this webinar, the following topics are covered: Google Forms Tutorial Google Forms Quizzes Form Publisher Add-On Below,… Read More Google Forms Webinar

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HyperDocs & Weekly Plans Webinar

April 10, 2020

HyperDocs are an amazing way to support student learning during the distance learning adventure! In this webinar, Melissa King and Marilyn McAlister share some great tips and tricks for getting started, as well as some weekly plan templates for distance learning. In this webinar, the following topics are covered: HyperDocs website and templates Creating a… Read More HyperDocs & Weekly Plans Webinar

— EdTech PD, Google Hangouts, GSuite, PD —

Two Ways to Secure Google Meet

April 9, 2020

In our recent webinar, Meet vs. Zoom, myself and Melissa King discussed many of the pros and cons to both Google Meet and Zoom. At the time, one of the cons for Google Meet was the teachers inability to keep students from joining a Google Meet without them. I had many teachers express to me… Read More Two Ways to Secure Google Meet

— GSuite, PD, Technology —

Meet vs. Zoom Webinar

April 7, 2020

I ❤ EDU has officially launched its webinars! Our first webinar was on Sunday and it covered Google Meet and Zoom. Below, you will find the recorded video of the webinar, as well as the presentation used in the webinar. In this webinar, we covered the following topics: Google Meet Tutorial Zoom Tutorial Meet vs.… Read More Meet vs. Zoom Webinar

— PD, Technology, Webinars —

I ❤ EDU Webinars: April (Part 1)

April 4, 2020

Note: As these webinars are finished, the recorded links will be added below and will be titled “done”. I am super excited to announce that I ❤ EDU will be hosting a variety of webinars this month to support educators with distance learning! Myself, along with two of my favorite techie friends (Melissa King and… Read More I ❤ EDU Webinars: April (Part 1)

— PD, Technology —

Google Hangouts Meet Tutorial

March 31, 2020

As many schools are transitioning to distance learning over the next couple of weeks, I thought it would be helpful to make a tutorial for Google Hangouts Meet. Google Hangouts Meet is an easy way to hold high-quality video meetings (for free!), collaborate and continue to build relationships with your students from a distance. Per… Read More Google Hangouts Meet Tutorial

— Leadership, Personal —

The Kids Are Watching

March 17, 2020

I’m going to be honest. This post is literally popped into my brain about 5 minutes ago. It wasn’t pre-planned. It wasn’t carefully lined out. It wasn’t something I have been thinking about for weeks. Instead, this post is completely spontaneous and unfiltered. So, let’s see how this goes. Times are a little crazy right… Read More The Kids Are Watching

— HyperDocs, Technology —

Remote Learning Strategies

March 14, 2020

Is anyone else looking around asking, “What the heck just happened?” Maybe it’s just me – but, man, it’s been a weird week. I’m not going to get into the conversation about COVID-19 and my personal beliefs or thoughts. At this point, none of that matters. It just doesn’t. What matters now is asking an… Read More Remote Learning Strategies

— Leadership, PD, Personal, SEL —

Focus on the Positives: A HyperDoc Activity

February 22, 2020

Years ago, I read a book called How Full Is Your Bucket while I was attending graduate school for my administrative services credential. Although it wasn’t technically an “education” book, it was probably one of my favorite books of my master’s degree program. In this book, the author talked about the “magic ratio” of positive and negative… Read More Focus on the Positives: A HyperDoc Activity

— Book Reviews, Leadership, PD —

Book Review: Tribes

February 10, 2020

This year, I have challenged myself to read more often – both professionally and for pleasure! I’ve really gotten out of the habit of reading over the last couple of years as life has become quite busy. Therefore, my goal for this year is two read a minimum of two books per month and one… Read More Book Review: Tribes

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