Searching Gmail is one of the best ways to save time as a teacher. Here are a few of my favorite Gmail search tips. Each one of these searches can be combined with other searches, along with being saved as a bookmark. Never again manually label emails from specific people Searching for words Searching for…
Source: Meet the new BBC micro:bit | micro:bit I have been a big fan of the micro:bit since the initial release, and the updated model looks really cool. The addition of a microphone and speaker makes the device more useful out of the box. My biggest issue is purchasing, they seem to be difficult to…
Source: Google Workspace Updates: Google Workspace Add-ons now generally available in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
When I teach, I despise being locked to the laptop at the front of the room. Here’s a free Chrome extension and companion website that lets you take control of Google Slides… From any device. Links: 💾 Remote for Slides Chrome extension 🎥 Hat tip to the Fab Teacher for showing this extension 📰 Sign…
Source: cyberpumpkin.zone Here’s a fun little website to get you and your students ready for a virtual Halloween. Draw your carving on the left side, and a virtual knife will carve out the pumpkin on the right side. When finished, students can share their creation through the address, here’s mine, or they can take a…
Source: fablement You may already be using Twine, Inklewriter, Netstory, or Squiffy to write interactive fiction, and here’s another option. Fablement is not only a platform for creating interactive fiction, but it is also a source for stories written by others. Signing up can be done with a Google, Facebook, or Apple sign in, or…
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However, in today’s environment the additional challenge has become: How will I meet people or build relationships from home? Source: Five Strategies Building Relationships Remotely | LinkedIn The article is written for the business world, but it still has some use for teachers and students. Working remotely is not going away, and those that can…