Want to learn more from Ben? Follow him on Twitter: @Mr_Sondgeroth As a former history teacher, maps were an essential part of my curriculum. From showing locations of battlefields, to explaining territorial expansion, maps help put historical content into perspective. Many of my classroom activities involved using paper maps as visual references, allowing students to […]
3 Reasons Educators Should Become a Level 1 Google Certified Educator – From Ben
As schools adopt Google Apps for Education, there is a desire by teachers to learn how to effectively use the GAFE tools in their classrooms. Google understands this need and provides the Google for Education Online Training Center for educators to explore, polish their skills and expand their knowledge of GAFE. One of the most […]
2 Collaborative Uses of Google Apps and iPads – from Greg Kulowiec
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. Combine the creative potential of the iPad with the collaborative capacity of Google Drive and students have access to countless options for engaging in creating meaningful, creative work. Whether students are using the Google Drive app as the central workflow hub to facilitate collaboration, or the core Google […]
NEW Google Classroom Updates for Back-to-School – From Ben Sondgeroth
Google Classroom released an updated version this week just as many teachers head back into their own classrooms. The new updates are not a complete overhaul, but provide many new outstanding features for teachers, students, and now guardians! For Teachers: When creating a class, teachers can now designate a subject as well as a course […]
2 Minute #ettChat with Ben Sondgeroth: 4 Ways to Use Google This Summer
Looking for a quick tip before heading to the beach? Ben Sondgeroth has 4 great ways that you can boost your Google Apps knowledge in just two minutes! For more information, you can read Ben’s post – 4 Ways to Practice with Google This Summer! Ready for even more Google Fun?! Come join Ben and Google […]
4 Ways to Practice with Google This Summer – From Ben Sondgeroth
Would you like to learn more from Ben? Follow him on Twitter: @Mr_Sondgeroth It is summer! A time to celebrate, relax, enjoy the beautiful weather, and keep learning! Summer not only allows teachers a mental break from the day-to-day routine of teaching but is also an important time for all of us to continue our […]
EdTechTeacher Now Google for Education Partner
EdTechTeacher is proud to announce its acceptance in the Google for Education Partner Program. EdTechTeacher is now an official provider of Google for Education consulting, training, implementing and technical services to schools. Google for Education Partners are a select group of organizations recognized by Google for their delivery of high-quality professional development to educators around the world. EdTechTeacher‘s staff includes […]
Create Multiple Chrome Profiles to Use Multiple Google Accounts – from Ben Sondgeroth
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. As more schools adopt Google Apps For Education (GAFE), increasingly teachers and students are dealing with multiple Google Accounts – one for work/school and one for personal use. When this situation happens, we often want to keep our two worlds separate. Google has a way to […]
My Maps: a Customizable Way to Log Student Learning – from Greg
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. While typically viewed as a navigation tool for mobile devices when traveling to a specific destination, or possibly as a research tool when attempting to learn more about a specific geographic region, there is a hidden gem inside of Google Maps that allows students to leverage the tool […]
#ettChat with Greg Kulowiec & Ben Sondgeroth: Formative Assessment with Google Slides & Polleverywhere
Each week EdTechTeacher will bring you a new, short video (10-15 minutes) by one of the staff exploring an app, web tool or idea in the world of educational technology centered around a new theme each month. In this week’s #ettchat, EdTechTeacher instructors, Greg Kulowiec & Ben Sondgeroth explore the formative assessment potential within Google Slides Q&A and […]