Google Cardboard Apps for the Classroom via @friEdTechnology

Google Streeview, as explained hereThe Cardboard app itself (Android, iPhone) which includes the following . . . Earth: Fly where your fancy takes you on Google EarthTour Guide: Visit Versailles with a local guideMy Videos: Watch your videos on a massive screenExhibit: Examine cultural artifacts...

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How to Get "Google Expeditions" via Google Cardboard Today, No Waiting! (FREE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS!)

If you've been curious about the Google Expeditions Pioneer program but your school hasn't been chosen for a visit, you can check out a little known feature right now that is very much like Expeditions!All you need is Google Cardboard (literally a viewmaster made of cardboard), which you can buy...

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You Could Adopt This Junior High's Tardy Policy, OR . . .

If you're having trouble getting students to be on time to classes, you could adopt this junior high school's tardy policy or you could build positive relationships with students and offer something of value that students didn't want to miss. Really, it will work either way, it's just the second tactic...

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Dear Teacher . . . Students with Learning Disabilities Give Teachers Profound Advice

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Use this Feelings Wheel by Kaitlin Robb to Help Your Students Express Themselves

I love this feelings wheel I saw posted by my colleague Amy Causey. It's attributed to Kaitlin Robb and the post said it was meant to be used by teachers to help students express themselves more clearly. I can certainly see how it could be used in any classroom! If someone makes a clearer copy of this,...

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A Reminder for Teachers of Students from Poverty

I saw this post on Facebook shared by a friend via a private Instagram account. I don't know the person who originally created it. I re-typed it using Canva and added the tiny pencil, which I remembered students using literally to this size. If you are the original creator of this, please let me know...

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Teachers Who Understand Learning...

Teachers who understand learning intentionally plan for student engagement. They realize it's not something that happens without work, but neither is learni...

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What is Technology Integration?

In the simplest of terms, this is what technology integration is. What is it not? It's not "tech time" or "computer specials." It is not stopping learning to "do" technology. It's students engaging in real-world use of technology tools in the process or for the process of their learni...

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Teachers: Get Ready to "Market" Content to Gen Z Students

Teachers all know that if you want a topic of study to really be successful, you've to got to SELL IT. I think at least part of my success as a teacher came from my ability to make students see they were learning things that were sort of secret and special. I know one of my former principals told me...

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It's Simple: Ask Your Students . . .

I had the pleasure of hearing Shannon Miller speak a couple of weeks ago and her message was simple yet profound: JUST ASK STUDENTS what they THINK, NEED, and WANT. I re-shared this message as the keynote speaker at the Texas Foreign Language Association conference last week. Sensei John Cadena was...

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An Amazing Student A-Ha! Moment: Sometimes You Have to Do Something BEFORE You Understand It

This afternoon, a group of adults, admins and teachers, and I met with a group of 5 students to work together to plan our Day of Code event. One of the young men told a story that I feel compelled to share. It really rocked my world. I'll paraphrase for you . . ."I watched a ten minute YouTube tutorial...

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School Fundraisers: Addressing the Elephant in the Room

Guest Blog Post By: Brad Hanks Brad is the parent of three school-aged kids and makes accounting software for a living. He tweets sporadically at @iambradhanks.The old way of fundraising for schools is terrible and outdated.I remember going door to door as a kid trying to raise money for my school....

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Do You Have a Student-Centered or Teacher-Focused Classroom? [Infographic]

I hope you enjoy this helpful infographic about some characteristics of a Teacher Centered vs a Student Centered Classroom. SOMETIMES, every classroom is Teacher Centered, but not always. Keep your students the center of your classroom, and you'll be the best teacher you can be. Let me know what you...

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Building Tech Literacy with Google Classroom and Lucidpress by Guest Author Eliza Wright

You heard us right! Now, Learn how Lucidpress+Google Classroom Can Help You Improve Digital LiteracyThe latest generation of students may be tech-savvy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re tech literate. What’s the difference? Tech savviness refers to an individual’s skill level, whereas...

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Best Tools for Screencasting

Check out this infographic featuring my favorite screencasting tools that are free or deeply discounted for education. If you have a favorite that's not on this list, please let me know in the comments!High Quality PDF Vers...

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How do I Keep Google Drive Organized?!?

Figuring out how to keep Google Drive organized seems to baffle many users. Here's a handy infographic to remind you of some tips and techniques! (Updated 9-6-15)PDF version h...

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Getting Started with Google Hangouts

I worked with the fine faculty of Dimmitt ISD last week and they were very interested in how to use Google Hangouts to bring guest speakers into their classrooms. I promised them a video, which come to think of it, you might want too. Hope it hel...

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Should Schools be Modeled After Cough Syrup?

Thanks Dean Shareski for the great ideas. This one really resonated with me. Dean said that some schools argument for their success is similar to Buckley's cough syrup (a Canadian thing, here's the video); it tastes TERRIBLE, but it works. Does school have to be terrible, "rigorous" (hard, inflexible,...

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The Change Curve: Change is Hard, You Go FIRST

Two different Change Curves merged into one with Google Draw. Enjoy . . .Sources: http://goo.gl/OKUZdC & http://goo.gl/Ar...

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Hope is a Stronger Predictor of Success than Scores #TeachingMatters

Thanks to my teacher Eddie Coulson @EKCoulson for this fact and so many mo...

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"Good" Kids and "Bad" Kids

While we're at it, let's stop talking about "good" kids and "bad" kids. Kids are people and labels like this don't he...

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Normal is Just A Washing Machine Setting

This idea came from a Tweet, which you can see below. Thanks for the reminder and the idea, Melanie!"Normal" is only a washing machine setting anymore and no longer applies to education. https://t.co/dmDeSfraFa— melanie kestory (@techmom76) May 11, 2...

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The Great Teacher Jeans Debate

This is not going to be popular.Administrators are going to contact me in protest.My own husband might not approve of this post.But I'm going to say it anyway: stop the teacher dress code war. If a teacher wants to wear jeans to work, make it okay in your policies. Don't force her to "earn it" as a...

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The Killer App You've Been Waiting For IS HERE

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If it's Not Effective, Change It . . .

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You Might be a Teacher If . . .

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3 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Conducting Staff Development

We've ALL been the victims of bad / boring / unoriginal or otherwise unintentionally painful staff development, but where does it go SO WRONG? Here are the top three ways to sink your staff development and some ideas on how to avoid them. Have another top pet peeve or suggestion for improvement? Please...

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Google Edu Infographic: How to Force a Copy of a Document

Can't see the image via email? Visit the blog here.Try it out! Click this link to take a copy of the file. This technique also works on other Google filetypes (Sheets and Slides).Original URL:https://docs.google.com/a/friedtechnology.com/document/d/1CqUbWOHedWr9WiLO7M4aM9IIDPple1HhDGSx23tzerA/edit?usp=sharingEdited...

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Google Edu Infographic: Getting Started with Add-Ons

More Add-Ons for Edu can be found at http://goo.gl/0YJ8Og and http://goo.gl/Yj8WoMCan't see the image via email? Visit the blog here.How to get Add-Ons:Open a Google fileClick Add-OnsSearch for or Choose the Add-On you WantClick the Blue Button that says +FREE Use the Add-On by clicking "Add-ons"...

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Google Edu Infographic: Top Google Add-Ons for Education (Revised)

More Add-Ons for Edu can be found at http://goo.gl/0YJ8Og and http://goo.gl/Yj8WoMCan't see the image via email? Visit the blog he...

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Top Google Add-Ons for Educators

Hope you enjoy this list of the top Add-Ons for Educators. I didn't think of it alone! Here are some sources and some more add-ons for you . . . http://goo.gl/0YJ8Og http://goo.gl/Yj8WoM...

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How My Mind Was Blown at TCEA by Neverware Turning Craptops into Chromebooks

Link above not showing up? See my pics here.When I attended the recent Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) Conference in Austin, Texas, I came upon a little booth with a couple of young, hip folks in it who had practically nothing to show except an old craptop and a lovely logo. Intrigued, I...

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Too Busy to Improve

I saw this image posted on Twitter this morning by Tony Vincent @tonyvincent and it rocked my world. I hear this reason for not attending/hosting/having/participating in or paying attention to directions and staff development more often than I'd like to think.AND I use it TOO. Note to self, I am...

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#TCEA15 See you there!

If you're headed to #TCEA15 this year, I look forward to seeing you there! Please check out my schedule below and let's catch up if we get a chan...

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Learning to use the New Autocrat is Working SMARTER

Autocrat is a ROBOT that does your work for you. You heard me right. It's like Rosie from the Jetsons. If you don't take a few minutes to learn this, you're literally working HARDER not SMARTER, so come on y'all, who wants to do this? Stay late today, watch, then save TONS of time later when Autocrat...

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Top 5 Reasons To Build Your Next Brochure With MyCreativeShop.com

By: Dustin HodgsonTitle: Co-Owner of MyCreativeShopNOTE FROM AMY: I'm super excited about MyCreativeShop because they offer thousands of some of the highest quality templates available online. It’s important to note that MyCreativeShop is a paid service. However, If you’d like to avoid the membership...

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What IS Google Classroom?

If you've been wondering what Google Classroom is (or is NOT), this video from moi is for you! Should you get ready for implementation? Can you replace your current system with Classroom? This video will help you answer those burning questions. Then, join the discussion below this post on Google+ to...

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