CTRL L: Leveling Up Student-Centered Learning with a Simple Shortcut
The simple shortcut Ctrl+L might seem insignificant, but it can be a powerful tool in a student-centered classroom.
Co-authored with the amazing Heather Lyon the book “50 Ways to Engage Students with Google Apps” contains over 50 templates, tips, and resources to help you to increase student engagement!
The simple shortcut Ctrl+L might seem insignificant, but it can be a powerful tool in a student-centered classroom.
Chrome is always improving. If you use Chrome for the classroom you will want to check out these essential updates.
The secret to feeling more confident on the computer is keyboard shortcuts! Here are 30 Keyboard Shortcuts That Teachers Need
Have a lot of tabs in your Google Sheets spreadsheet? Here is how to hide all tabs at once, quickly.
Take Desmos Classroom even further with the computation layer. Customize your lesson with the CL.
Desmos Classroom is a FREE tool that allows you to gain real time insights into student thinking during a lesson.
Analyzing AI Created Rubrics: Discover the critical elements of effective rubrics and how to assess the quality of AI-generated options.
Pixel Art in Google Sheets is really fun, but how do you know what number corresponds to what color? Add a color key in pixel art.
Huge time saver, this drag to background feature in Google Slides is amazing. Check out how to quickly set a background image.
Why gamify with badges? Providing a visual display of student achievement can be fun and motivating.
FigJam is a collaborative whiteboard. It makes sense when collaborating or sharing with students to have elements locked down.
How many words are in your presentation? Google Developer Expert Alice Keeler shows you how to check word count in Google Slides
How to match names in two lists comes up surprisingly often. Who on the sign up list is also on the eligibility list? Use the MATCH formula to find out.
Add multiple language translation to each question in your Google Form. Translating your Google Form is fast and easy with Quiz Helper.
Boost student learning and retention by embracing spaced repetition, a technique that involves revisiting information at intervals.
Why add Google Sites to your toolbox? Google Sites in your toolbox is a free website building tool that lives in Google Drive.
DOK is about critical thinking. However, many myths surround the levels of DOK. Here are 5 things to look out for.
Mixing digital and non digital elements into a lesson plan can be difficult. Organize your blended lesson with FigJam.
Teacher, mom of 5, Google Certified Innovator, Google Developer Expert for Google Workspace, Google Cloud Innovator Champion, Author, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Presenter
Alice Keeler has a BA in Mathematics and an MS in Educational Media Design and Technology. She started teaching high school math in 1999 in the laptop Algebra program. Alice has taught 1:1 her entire teaching career and is passionate about using technology to create student centered classrooms.
Paperless is not a pedagogy. We should not seek to use technology to save paper, but rather to improve learning, improve relationships, and improve student engagement.
The tool is not what creates the learning, but rather an intentional approach for how a tool can create feedback loops, allow choice and voice, allows for communication of ideas in a creative medium, and increase collaboration.
See Alice Keeler in the Developer Keynote as a Google Cloud Innovator Champion
Join Alice Keeler, Thursday Oct24th or register to gain access to the recording.
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10/24 A Canvas of Creativity: Start Your Lessons with FigJam
