— EdTech PD, Google Slides, GSuite, PD, Uncategorized —

Creating a Class Newsletter with Google Slides and Remind

September 8, 2018

Effective communication between teachers and parents is one of the greatest factors of student success. The more teachers communicate with parents, the more parents will understand about the classroom, procedures, and their child’s progress in class. While we all know that teacher/parent communication is important, it can often be difficult to put systems into place… Read More Creating a Class Newsletter with Google Slides and Remind

— Google Forms, GSuite, Technology —

Theme Updates for Google Forms

July 12, 2018

This week, I am so excited to share some major updates to the themes options in Google Forms! Google Forms has made some significant progress in updating the ability for users to customize the fonts and colors of themes. While this may seem like a small update to some, it is the nerdy dream come… Read More Theme Updates for Google Forms

— Google Slides, GSuite, PD, Technology —

Creating a Mindfulness Calendar

June 29, 2018

In today’s busy world, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed or distracted by the many tasks that come at us on a day-to-day basis. At times, it can feel like we have never had a moment to ourselves or time to enjoy life. We can also feel like we are tied to our devices and… Read More Creating a Mindfulness Calendar

— Google Sheets, GSuite, Technology —

Automated Vocabulary Practice with Google Sheets

April 21, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I assisted in a Google Level 1 bootcamp in Los Angeles. At the end of the first day, the attendees were challenged to “breakout” of a Digital BreakoutEDU game created by Mari Venturino. As a part of this breakout, they were required to input words into a Google Sheet. When they… Read More Automated Vocabulary Practice with Google Sheets

— #OneNewThing, GSuite —

#OneNewThing: A Google a Day

April 14, 2018

In this week’s #OneNewThing, I am excited to share about A Google a Day. I was introduced to this game by Kate Petty while helping with a bootcamp earlier this week. It was one of those times where I thought, “Wait – how have I never heard of this?!” A Google a Day is an online game… Read More #OneNewThing: A Google a Day

— Adventures in Innovation, BoostEDU, EdTech PD —

Join the BoostEDU Community!

March 27, 2018

I am excited to announce that the BoostEDU community is growing! 🚀 BoostEDU is now on Facebook and Twitter and is a community where teachers can receive updates on resources and support from teachers all around the world. Interested in joining this community? Click on the links below! In these communities, feel free to share resources to… Read More Join the BoostEDU Community!

— BreakoutEDU, Math, Technology —

Pi Day: A BreakoutEDU Digital

March 9, 2018

Happy Pi Day! Well – almost. 🙂 Pi Day is coming up on March 14 and I thought, “What could be a fun way to celeberate Pi Day with students?” Enter…”Pi Day!” BreakoutEDU Digital! The Topics: In this BreakoutEDU, students will learn: About the number π. Trivia facts about the number π. About radius and diameter. How… Read More Pi Day: A BreakoutEDU Digital

— PD, Technology —

Request an Instructional Resource

March 3, 2018

One of my favorite things to do as an educator is developing curriculum. I absolutely love it. Seriously – I have never been one of those educators that did not enjoy creating instructional materials. In fact, I think it has been one of my greatest strengths. I truly enjoy finding ways to make learning enjoyable… Read More Request an Instructional Resource

— Adventures in Innovation, BoostEDU, Instructional, PD, Technology —

BoostEDU: SAMR Self-Assessment Overview

January 20, 2018

Earlier this month, I publicly released my Google Innovator Project: BoostEDU. BoostEDU is a program that supports teachers in transforming their traditional lessons through an inquiry-based self-assessment and guided lesson design process. (Interested in learning more? Watch this video.) It’s been a lot of work but it has been very exciting to hear feedback from… Read More BoostEDU: SAMR Self-Assessment Overview

— Add-Ons & Extensions, GSuite, Technology —

Google Forms + Certify’Em = Custom Certificates for Students!

January 13, 2018

Are you interested in creating custom certificates that are automatically emailed to your students? Then Certify’Em is the add-on for you! Certify’Em is an “add-on for Google Quizzes that extends the functionality of quizzes by allowing you to send a certificate when someone passes, and keep certification records.” Here are some potential student uses: Classroom… Read More Google Forms + Certify’Em = Custom Certificates for Students!

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