Adding technology into your classroom will create engaging lessons for students. Here are my favorite activities, tips & tricks!
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’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 something about being creative on the computer that has always excited me more than with paper. My lesson plans reflect this by blending creativity with technology skills in my classroom. I’ve found that directed drawings through Google Slides are a game changer. They engage my students in fun and
It’s amazing how kids these days seem to instinctively know how to navigate technology, right? In some ways, that’s totally true. Many of our younger students are more familiar with touchscreens than they are with using a keyboard or a mouse. As STEM teachers, it’s up to us to help
We all know how amazing technology is and what a great resource it is in our classrooms. But, with all the technology our students are exposed to on a daily basis, how can we make sure we are teaching them how to stay safe and responsible while using social media,
Welcome, new tech teachers! What an exciting time to step into the role of an elementary technology teacher! I know it can be both exciting and overwhelming, but have no fear, Miss Tech Queen is here to help! Whether you are transitioning from another teaching position or are a brand
In today’s tech-savvy world, it’s super important for students of all ages to have some solid tech skills under their belts. One of those must-have skills is knowing their way around a computer mouse. Teaching this skill doesn’t have to be boring or feel like a broken record. In fact,
In today’s classroom, it’s important to give our students diverse experiences. And, with the world of technology all around them, how do we make sure we are giving our students exposure to tech skills beyond using computers and tablets? With coding! And, I’m not only talking about coding using computers
With so many cool gadgets and technology available to teachers right now it can feel overwhelming. One of my main goals in starting the Miss Tech Queen blog was to help you navigate how to use these awesome resources in your classroom. One of my favorite (and sometimes less heard
One of the things I love teaching in my STEM Classroom is coding and STEM robots. But boy can it be hard to know what you need to get started. It took me a few years of trying out different resources and activities to find what works best for my
In today’s rapidly evolving world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) have become critical components of education. As a new teacher, navigating the realm of STEM in the classroom might seem daunting, but fear not! I’m here to share all I’ve learned with you. By embracing STEM education, you can
Stop motion movies have become a part of pop culture thanks to incredible movies like The Lego Movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Gumby, Missing Link, The Boxtrolls, and The Isle of Dogs just to name a few. And, thanks to kid-friendly technology it’s not only easy but super fun for
