All throughout the unprecedented spring, I would refer to Google Classroom as the unsung hero of remote learning. It truly was a life preserver to help keep many of us afloat during an extremely challenging time. Now, as we gearContinue reading… The Unsung Hero 🐟🐟
Category: Welcome
So many updates….
Throughout this journey of remote learning, Google has surely tried to keep up! So many updates have come out for all Google Products in the last two months. Trying to keep up with updates is a full-time job! Luckily, itContinue reading… So many updates….
A “MEETy” Fish 🥓 🐟
Where do I begin….Everything is very different, but one aspect of my life has remained the same: my love of educational technology. This recent turn of events has spotlighted my role a bit. My inbox has probably increased by 100%Continue reading… A “MEETy” Fish 🥓 🐟
G to the Mail 📧
Gmail, you either love it or you hate it, right? For me, it’s a love/love relationship. However, I know to those other email users, Gmail can be a bit much to get used to. Upon the first time using it, itContinue reading… G to the Mail 📧
Let’s take a Dive into Writing ✏ 🐟
Let’s talk writing! I absolutely love to write (hence the blog), however, sometimes it can seem like a chore when I have to do it. Personally, I prefer to type in Docs and I find the act of typing engaging in itself. Continue reading… Let’s take a Dive into Writing ✏ 🐟
Tired of watching your students flounder?
I think, possibly, one of the most frustrating challenges we face as educators is when we plan for this GREAT lesson and the tech WON’T work. Oh my goodness, I feel the heat prickle right up my neck and theContinue reading… Tired of watching your students flounder?
SPLASH: New Year, New Ideas 💦 🎉 🐟
SPLASH: New Year, New Ideas Welcome back, everyone! Are you ready for it? Another great calendar year in Ed-Tech? I know I am! I can’t wait to see what this year holds. 2018 was full of so many great ideasContinue reading… SPLASH: New Year, New Ideas 💦 🎉 🐟
HOOKED: App Smashing ↩️ 🎣 🐟
Students differ markedly in the ways in which they can be engaged or motivated to learn. If students are actively engaged, they are more likely to be actively learning and succeeding with content as opposed to passive learning. Every learnerContinue reading… HOOKED: App Smashing ↩️ 🎣 🐟
“Reel” it in with Student Video Projects! 📽️🎞️ 🎣
HAVE A GREAT FEBRUARY BREAK! I send you off with some REELY good ideas for video projects! A teacher reached out this week and asked for a good program to make book trailers. What a fantastic project for students! ThereContinue reading… “Reel” it in with Student Video Projects! 📽️🎞️ 🎣
Welcome! 🐠
Welcome everyone to my brand new blog at Edublogs! Thank you to Chris Traynor who came up with FISH online and the mnemonic device (Finding Inspiration, Support, and Happiness) that is used in the title, and Laura McPhee for “fishin onContinue reading… Welcome! 🐠