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.

Free budget template

Free Budget Template

Are we really preparing students to manage money in real life? This post shows you how to teach students to build a budget template or take a free budget template and adapt it to work with Tiller.

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HA! unmutED Podcast – Hedreich and Alice

Two educators. One mic. Lots of laughs—and even more real talk.
Join Hedreich Nichols and Alice Keeler on HA! unmutED, a new weekly podcast where we dive into equity, EdTech, and the messy, beautiful reality of teaching today. Live on Mondays. Unfiltered. Always student-centered.

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Randomized Selection of Archived Blog Posts

5 Reasons Merlyn AI Teacher Assistant is a Game Changer

Merlyn is an AI powered Teaching Assistant. It truly allows you to do more of what you love, spend time with students instead of spending time with your computer. You already know how to use Merlyn! You think it and just ask “Hey Merlyn, open my Google Drive” and boom it does. Now you are ANYWHERE in the room and no longer tied to the front.

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More effective literature circles with grouper

More Effective Literature Circles with Grouper

Learn how to use Grouper to create balanced, intentional literature circle groups. This guide covers research-backed strategies, step-by-step setup instructions, and best practices for grouping students based on reading level, discussion confidence, and book choice. Improve engagement, comprehension, and collaboration in your classroom with structured literature circles.

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What the Heck is Unreal Engine?

What the Heck is Unreal Engine?

What the Heck is Unreal Engine? Unreal Engine is a game engine and a suite of game development tools for creating 3D video games, simulations and virtual reality experiences. It can be used in the classroom as an educational tool for teaching students programming, game design, and 3D modeling, among other subjects.

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Multiple Forms to One Google Sheet

Multiple Forms to One Google Sheet

Wouldn’t it be easier to check your responses from a Google Form if multiple forms went to one Google Sheet? This is possible! Google Workspace Expert Alice Keeler shows you how to have Multiple Forms to One Google Sheet

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Overcoming challenges of Student Engagement

Overcoming 8 Challenges of Student Engagement

Student engagement isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the lifeblood of effective education. Yet, it feels like a mythical beast. Something every educator worldwide is chasing, but only a few can say they’ve truly captured. So, what makes this beast so tricky to tame? Let’s go on an adventure, breaking down the barriers to student engagement and, most importantly, arm ourselves with the tools to tackle these head-on. There is no magic bullet for student engagement. Here are some suggestions for SOME ways to address Student Engagement

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New features for Google Docs

5 Features to Try in Google Docs

New features for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Google is always coming out with new things to help you with teaching and learning. Check out the 5 new features for September 2023.

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Student Engagement – Setting Up Google Classroom

Discover how to transform Google Classroom from a basic virtual box into a vibrant hub of learning and interaction. Our expert guide provides essential tips and creative strategies to set up Google Classroom for maximum engagement. Dive into the world of interactive learning and see how easy and effective it can be to captivate your students’ attention in the digital classroom.

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