Spreadsheets are some of my favorite things. I know that was super nerdy, but what else would you expect from me? As someone who likes organization, automation, and data calculations, I really enjoy the power I experience from using formulas that help me to do just that! So, here are 4 of my favorite Google Sheets formulas that make me feel like a super … [Read more...]
Organizational and Productivity Tools in Google Keep
Busy? Are you rushing from one thing to the next, drowning in meetings and paperwork and a little stressed? The workload is heavy, and COVID-19 and national issues compound our personal and work lives every day. And you just forgot something? I am at the age where I forget things and the memory isn’t what it used to be. Therefore, I need all the help I can get to ‘keep’ up. … [Read more...]
The Magic Beneath the Surface of EdTech
In many pursuits in life and learning there is are easy ways that cut corners and often harder but more rewarding avenues to get to your desired destination. The world of edtech is no different, especially with the incredible pace at which technology is evolving. I couldn’t more passionately recommend to not move away from a technology just because there is a new one and/or … [Read more...]
Using Google Earth to Enhance Curriculum
As Library Media Specialists (LMS), we are always looking for new tech tools to increase student engagement and help teachers enhance their curriculum. One of our favorite tools over the years was Google Tour Builder. Needless to say, we were quite disappointed to find out that Google Tour Builder was going to be phased out and replaced with something called Google Earth … [Read more...]
Providing Quality Feedback with Hippo Video
Professor James Pennebaker from the University of Texas at Austin noted that in the history of learning research, the role of feedback has always been paramount: “When people are trying to learn new skills, they must get some information that tells them whether or not they are doing the right thing.” While feedback is widely accepted as essential for meaningful learning, it is … [Read more...]
