The Evolution of Google Drive & HyperDocs If there is an edtech tool that is constantly evolving, updating, and providing more opportunity for student creation & collaboration than G Suite I have yet to see it. While educational technology is a constantly changing landscape, the G Suite, and Google Drive platform has been a constant […]
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 […]
Inspire Student Creativity with Chromebooks – from Greg Kulowiec
This post first appeared on Daily Genius. While access to information does not make a student instantly knowledgeable, it does change the role of the teacher. This transformation leads to the question of, why creativity? One needs only to examine the current landscape and intersection of technology with education, business, and society to quickly recognize […]
5 Digital Tools (& tips) to Help New School Leaders – Guest Post From Courtney Pepe
This guest post from Courtney Pepe (@iPadQueen2012) first appeared on Daily Genius. It is that time of year when aspiring school administrator candidates are polishing their resumes and getting job interviews to make the jump from teacher to administrator. Technology is always a topic that comes up on an administrative panel: what do you do […]
Google the iPad Medium – from Jennifer Carey
This post first appeared on iPad Apps for School. iPads can be powerful devices in education – they are mobile, they are personalized, and they are intuitive. At the same time, sharing content between apps or devices can be a challenge. Fortunately, iPads in conjunction with Google Apps can create a powerful medium by which […]
The #Onescreen Chrome Screen – from Tanya Avrith
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. The web is a powerful place filled with incredible free tools that allow us to consume, create, curate and connect. As Justin Reich (@bjfr) offers in this EduSlam, when introducing your Chromebook, Google Chrome apps, or any other device to your students, all you need to […]
5 Time-Saving Ways Teachers Can Use Google Forms – from Jen Carey
This post first appeared on Edudemic. One of my favorite features of Google Drive is Google Forms. If you’re unfamiliar with this, think of it as a way to create quick surveys that can be used for a number of applications. Google automatically aggregates this data into a Google Spreadsheet, making forms a great way […]
Unique Approaches to Provide Feedback to Student Writing or Video – From Greg Kulowiec on Edudemic
This post first appeared in Edudemic. Providing timely and effective feedback on student work is a critical component to any classroom. As students increasingly operate and create in a digital environment, emerging tools provide unique new opportunities for teachers to provide feedback on both written work and video projects. Feedback on Written Work With the […]
An Introduction to the New Google Drive iPad Apps That Offer Better Offline Support – From Samantha Morra
This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Google just announced new apps for Google Drive. Earlier this month, I wrote about how Google Drive is one of the Two Free Google Apps that Bring Out the Best in an iPad. As much as I like the Drive app, I have been hoping for […]