Technology has always been my jam! As a Google Certified Educator, I use Google in my classroom every day. Here are my tips & tricks to get you through.
I still think one of the hardest parts about teaching technology is figuring out what to teach next. One week, you are helping your students learn how to drag and drop correctly. The next week, you are trying to keep your early finishers busy without turning computer time into random
Planning a STEM camp can feel exciting at first. That is, until you sit down to actually plan it. Suddenly, you are trying to figure out the right number of activities to fill a week, how long each one should take, and how to keep your students engaged throughout. We
If you’re looking for a simple way to boost engagement without reinventing your lesson plans, celebrating funny holidays in the classroom is one of the easiest and most joyful strategies you can use. These themed days instantly shift the energy, spark curiosity, and even make everyday academic skills feel fresh
If you’ve ever watched a student try to drag an image instead of copying it, you know just how important teaching copy and paste really is. It’s one of those small, simple actions that can make a big difference in how confidently our students navigate technology. Mastering copy and paste
If you’ve ever handed your students a handful of LEGOs, you know the magic that happens next. Their faces light up, imaginations take off, and the classroom hums with excitement. What I love most about using LEGOs (or any snap-together building blocks) in the classroom is that they make learning
When I think about coding for kids, I can’t help but get excited about the possibilities. Coding isn’t just about typing lines of code or creating flashy games. It’s about helping our kids develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity. As STEM and technology teachers, we know that giving our
Mornings in the classroom can feel a little chaotic. It can make a 1-on-1 check-in with students difficult. But daily check-ins can make all the difference in creating a calm, connected classroom climate. Whether you are a traditional classroom teacher or an enrichment teacher, keep reading to find out how
If you’re looking for a creative way to bring lessons to life, making GIFs in the technology classroom is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Students get to combine design skills, technology tools, and their own creativity to produce a short, looping animation that’s perfect for sharing on class websites, in presentations, or
There’s no denying that the STEM lab is fun! Most students are thrilled to head your way and get to work. While all that hands-on learning brings excitement, it also brings the need for strong classroom management. That’s why today, I’m sharing some of my favorite classroom management hacks specifically
If you’ve been searching for an engaging and meaningful way to introduce STEM or STEAM to your students, I’ve got exactly what you need! Let’s take a look at my favorite way to introduce science, technology, engineering, and math in a way that’s both fun and interactive. This STEM lesson
When I first started teaching typing, I’ll be honest, it felt like one more thing to squeeze into an already packed schedule. I knew my students needed it. I knew keyboarding was a life skill. But let’s face it, most kids weren’t exactly thrilled about traditional typing drills. And I
When I first started teaching STEM and Technology to my students, I quickly realized that I needed more than just fun challenges and cool tech tools. I needed to help my students become better teammates. That’s when team building activities became one of my favorite tools to build community and
