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We are teachers, we need to do repetitive tasks all the time due to the fact that we have more than one student. Knowing some basic coding can help you make light work out of repetitive tasks. Source: Coding Will Save You Hours Of Your Life – Teacher Tech Here are some great real world examples on…
In the past, I’ve talked about organizing my files by school year. At the beginning of the year, I would create a folder named after the school year. For example, last year’s folder was named 21-22. Inside of the folder I created the following folders: Documents Pictures Movies Downloads Any files I would re-use from…
Hour of Code is one of those burgeoning ideas that is getting a lot of up take in schools. Proponents love it as an easy way to introduce the coding and computer science to students with little or no background needed from either the teacher or the student. Critics argue that it’s not enough and…
Ratatype is a free online typing tutor and test. Don’t get to excited about the free test on the front page. You type one line and it tells you your speed and then directs you to sign up. Unfortunately, if Facebook is blocked at your school, then students will be required to create yet another account. Ratatype doesn’t…
With its highly collaborative, online/offline format — and its attractive price tag (free!) — many schools, businesses and other organizations are ditching their expensive, clunky software for this powerful suite of tools. The way that Google Apps is interactive and easy to share is powerful. My students can share ideas in real time with other…