Technology has always been my jam! As a Google Certified Educator, I use Google in my classroom everyday. Here are my tips & tricks to get you through.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to teaching with STEM, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to get your students set up for success. STEM also naturally lends itself to be fun, hands-on, engaging, and challenge-focused which kids love. They will feel more like they
Hi friends!! Teaching through a computer is difficult because you can not always understand what is happening on the other side. Without seeing your students daily, it can be hard to read them. I created a form to send to my students daily. This gives me a little insight on
Digital Valentine’s Day activities are great for K-4. These activities are a great way to build classroom community and have fun. Here is a look at what I am doing in my classroom with digital Valentine’s day activities. Digital Valentine’s Day Activity 1: Send Virtual Cards My students’ favorite digital
The entire world has been turned upside down by this global pandemic started by COVID-19. A hot topic in our world right now is the question of what schools are going to do as the fall semester is looming ever closer. Many schools have already decided whether they will participate
Are you teaching from home this school year? Here are some pointers to help you create a positive learning environment for your students! CREATE A HOME BASE Create a one stop shop where families and students can access essential information for your class. Google Sites is a free tool that
I am already thinking about back to school night! Since big groups can not gather, I am assuming ours will be virtual. If you will be meeting your parents through video, there is still so much you can do. CHAT LIVE Use Zoom, Google Meet, or another program to video
From its start in the mid-90s, digital storytelling has been a powerful tool for centering the author’s voice with its combined use of images, video, audio, original artwork and other forms of media. It’s no surprise, therefore, that it’s an effective tool for empowering and engaging students while exploring and
Looking for some new tools while you teach from home? Here are some of my favorites!! Click here to view all of my favorites on Amazon. Hue Camera The HUE HD Pro is a great tool that can act as a web cam, document cam, and much more. Normally I
FIVE weeks in quarantine! I Can’t believe it, and I still remember doubting that school would even close. This is the fifth week at home and I really have not left my house except for three grocery store runs. It is definitely a time we all will never forget. Here
Are you looking for activities to share with your students? Here are 10 of my favorite FREE apps and how I use them. BOX ISLAND This is a basic coding app. Students move arrows to program a box through different paths. 20 levels are offered for free. Perfect for as
Do you find yourself suddenly teaching from home with your computer? You’re not alone. As thousands of schools close down, some for the rest of the year, many teachers are confused on how to approach the situation. I am here to let you know that you have help! I have
As thousands of schools close around the world, teachers are turning to virtual learning. So many companies are being generous and changing their paid plans to FREE. Here is a list of the companies that are helping us out. Newsela Newsela’s entire product suite is available to all teachers, free
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