This post first appeared on Daily Genius. If you have opened Google Forms lately, you’ve probably noticed that things are looking a little different! Don’t worry, this Google Forms does everything the older version did… and a few more cool things! If you get a little annoyed with it, you can always go back to […]
The 7 Great Things You Can Do in Google Classroom – from Jen Carey
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. A few weeks ago, Google Classroom issued a new update: posting a question. This reminded me that Google Classroom has come a long way since its original release. While it’s still a great place to assign and collect homework, Google Classroom has become far more robust in the […]
#ettChat with Greg Kulowiec: Three Approaches to Formative Assessment with GAFE
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. This month, we explore Formative Assessment, and ask Greg Kulowiec, for insights into the best tools for gaining insight into […]
10 Google Docs Hacks Every Teacher Should Know – from Jennifer Carey
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. Google Docs is a popular word processing tool because it allows ready access to your documents and files from any internet connected device. It permits users to readily share documents and easily collaborate on materials. If you are already familiar with Google Docs, try out these 10 hacks […]
January 14: – 8pm EST: Student Data & Privacy in the Cloud
We will be hosted this webinar with ATLIS and ICG. Student Data & Privacy in the Cloud from Sarah Hanawald on Vimeo. Join this collaboratively planned conversation with other independent school educators and leaders. Offered by ATLIS, EdTechTeacher, and the Independent Curriculum Group, we’ll be talking about student data and how schools can navigate the […]
The Power of Google Books – From Jen Carey
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. If you’re unfamiliar with Google Books, it is a repository of books that Google has scanned and published digitally using Optical Character Recognition (OCR); this means that you can search for words within a book itself. Depending on copyright status, books can be offered in complete form, in […]
4 Math Add ons for Google Docs – from Jennifer Carey
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Google Docs is a popular word processing tool. However, many people don’t realize that there are 4 great add-ons for Math that allow teachers and students to harness the power of Google. You can add any of these features to a Google Doc by selecting Add-ons […]
The Magic of the Chrome App Launcher – from Avra Robinson
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. The Chrome App Launcher is a more powerful tool than many people realize. Accessed from the taskbar in Windows, the dock in Mac, or the shelf on a Chromebook, the launcher does much more than simply launch applications. It can streamline workflow and increase efficiency by […]
Making the Most of Google Keep – from Avra Robinson
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Google Keep is a program that allows users to quickly and easily create, access and organize information such as notes and lists. Before discovering Keep, I’d been using a different note-making app on my Android phone. I made lists, checked items off lists, and colored my notes […]
Five Chrome Apps and Extensions to Make Thinking More Visible – from Tom Daccord & Avra Robinson
This post, co-authored by Tom Daccord and Avra Robinson, first appeared on Daily Genius. One of the biggest benefits of using technology in the classroom is that it can help us reach all learners. The more we understand how students think, the more effective we can be as educators. Technology creates a wide range of opportunities […]