Recent Blog Posts

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.

Site License for AliceKeeler Add-ons

August 9, 2025

Click here to Request an Invoice or further details. Purchase with Credit Card. Now available, site licenses for premium features in AliceKeeler official Google Workspace

How to Use Wayground (formerly Quizizz)

August 5, 2025

Wayground (formerly Quizizz) has added many new features. It’s always a staple in my edtech toolbox.

5 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

August 4, 2025

Gamification can add engagement to your lesson. It doesn’t have to be a big production.

AI Sucks at Student Engagement

July 23, 2025

AI sucks at student engagement and what to do about it. We can use AI to create engaging lessons and activities.

5 Reasons You Will Use NotebookLM

July 19, 2025

Google’s NotebookLM will transform your preparation for lessons. As a teacher, it is a must. Here are 5 reasons to dive in.

5 Google Releases To Be Excited About

July 13, 2025

At ISTE 2025 Google announced over 30 new features. Here is my top 5.

Google Forms Needs Gamification

June 26, 2025

Google Forms is awesome. But as a quiz tool, it falls flat. Use a tool with gamification.

Rows Are Too Tall – Spreadsheet Solution

May 14, 2025

When your content in a spreadsheet cell makes tall rows and it is difficult to read and navigate our sheet, make them shorter.

Free Budget Template

May 9, 2025

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.

A Tiny Classroom on Amazon for $10,000

April 30, 2025

Do some lesson plan ideas feel like a $10,000 tiny house on Amazon… that lack the actual cost of time and money?

Teacher Tech Should Transform Learning

April 24, 2025

Teacher Tech is more than just digital tools in the classroom. It’s a mindset shift that centers student learning, creativity, and critical thinking.

SECRET: Hidden Hyperlinking in Quizizz

April 23, 2025

Quizizz gets even better when you know this secret feature. Hyperlinking in Quizizz is possible… but you have to know the trick!

How Student Choice in Questioning Sparks Deeper Engagement

April 16, 2025

One of the best ways to get students more involved in their learning is to let them make choices. It’s simple. If students don’t care

HA! unmutED Podcast – Hedreich and Alice

April 16, 2025

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.

Real-World Skills Matter and April is Financial Literacy Month

April 5, 2025

Understanding money goes beyond knowing how how to add coins. Lack of financial literacy has long term negative impacts. Help students by incorporating at least one FinLit concept this month.

Cartoon woman in shock over how many hours were spent grading

How Long Did You Spend On a Task???

March 15, 2025

As teachers, it can be difficult to know how much time we spend on different tasks. Try using DelCal to document your time spent.

Help Students Find Their Voice in #BeAnAuthor

March 9, 2025

Every student has a story to tell, but not every student feels confident enough to share it. The #BeAnAuthor contest gives students an opportunity to

Why Students Hate Group Work (And How to Fix It)

March 2, 2025

Many students dislike group work due to uneven workload, social conflicts, and unclear roles. This article explores why group work often fails and how structured strategies, including tools like Grouper, can make it more effective and fair.

Hide All Tabs – Google Sheets

March 31, 2024

Have a lot of tabs in your Google Sheets spreadsheet? Here is how to hide all tabs at once, quickly.

Join!! 100 Prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students

September 26, 2023

Save time and support students better with 100 prompts for ChatGPT to Support Students. Join Alice Keeler for her OTIS workshop on how to write prompts in ChatGPT and get the most out of AI.

Come see me speak at Engage by Kognity: the virtual event to spark transformation in education!

October 21, 2023

Engage is Kognity’s online event that will unite school and district educators from across the country for a day filled with learning, networking, and collaboration. Attend for free by using the code ALICEKEELER100

5 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

August 4, 2025

Gamification can add engagement to your lesson. It doesn’t have to be a big production.

Feedback Made Simple in Google Classroom

October 1, 2024

Providing timely feedback in Google Classroom is important. Join Alice Keeler for a free OTIS workshop on feedback in Classroom.

How to Personalize a Desmos Lesson

October 8, 2023

Desmos Classroom is a game changer for interactive teaching and exploration. Go one step further with personalizing the lesson with the students’ name. Here is a how to personalize a Desmos lesson.

Wow! Daily Agenda Slides for Google Slides

August 6, 2024

Easy! Insert a slide every day at the TOP of your Google Slides™ with the date and day automatically labeled. Use Daily Agenda Slides to share the daily objective and agenda with students and guardians.

20 Most Important Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Sheets

January 8, 2023

Drop the mouse! Rock the Google Sheets spreadsheet with these 20 important keyboard shortcuts for Google Sheets.

Farkle to Teach Students Strategy

April 22, 2023

Use the game Farkle, a dice game, to teach students how to communicate their strategies. This will allow you to focus on increasing critical thinking in your class.

What the Heck is AI and Why Does Every Product Have It?

April 3, 2023

Are you a teacher wondering about the buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education? You’re not alone! What the heck is AI? Let’s break down what AI is and discuss why it could be a valuable tool for teachers. Also, be skeptical of EdTech products and be sure ask the right questions to ensure AI is being used in a student centered way that makes learning more humanizing, not more robotic.