Recent Teacher Tech Blog Posts

Teacher Tech is a blog curated by Alice Keeler dedicated to student-centered learning with EdTech, providing practical strategies for using Google tools, AI, and digital resources to enhance engagement and deepen learning. Alice is known as the Queen of Spreadsheets, Teacher Tech features Google Sheets tips to improve workflow, streamline feedback, and create data-driven learning experiences. With a focus on pedagogy before technology, the blog emphasizes Depth of Knowledge (DOK) to move beyond rote memorization and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and authentic learning. From Google Classroom tips to replacing worksheets with collaborative activities, Teacher Tech supports educators in creating connected classrooms that empower students to take ownership of their learning.

Kami and Book Creator

Book Creator joins forces with Kami

A short story about how Book Creator is still available through Kami, and how the two complement each other in a learning cycle to enhance your lessons. PLUS why Kami is more than just a PDF annotation tool.

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Randomized Selection of Archived Blog Posts

Thermometer Goal Setting Template

Need a thermometer to track fundraising goal setting? Alice Keeler has a Google Sheets template that you can provide per student to help them keep track of their goals. Thermometer Goal Setting Template

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Google Slides in Cursive

For funsies, would you like to make your Google Slides in curvsive? I have updated Randomize Slides to have a feature that turns all of your textboxes into cursive.

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Visualize Adding Fractions

Students have long struggled with fractions. Continuing the traditional way of teaching fractions knowing that they have not worked is possibly the definition of insanity. Students need to visualize and explore concepts to gain number sense in order to increase their confidence and understanding of fractions. Have students visualize adding fractions until they are able to discover the pattern rather than telling them the rules for common denominators. Use Mathigon Polypad to help students with the visualization.

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Match Names in Two Lists

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.

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Using Char in Google Sheets

The Insert menu in Google Sheets allows you to insert characters into cells. However, if you are trying to insert characters into formulas this is a little tricky. It may require using Char in Google Sheets. This is a formula to add characters based on the character number.

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