I Wrote a Book! The Hybrid Teacher Survival Guide
At the risk of jinxing myself by writing about 2020 before it’s over. I’ve finally had a moment to reflect, take a deep breath, clean out...
7 Custom Banner Ideas For Your Google Classroom
Using the Google Classroom banner to upload custom images can be a great way to make your online learning space a more interesting,...
End-of-the-Year Activities for Remote Learning
The end of the school year is always such a fun, memorable, (and exhausting) time. In a traditional school environment there are field...
Progressive Stories via Google Docs
Similar to my previous post about doing group work via Google Meet + Docs, the progressive story activity is a pretty basic tech hack for...
Online Teaching in the Time of Coronavirus
I currently work at a hybrid school called PSD Global Academy in Fort Collins, Colorado. It’s a public school of choice, where students...
If-Then Adventure Stories with Google Slides
“You walk into your classroom to see your students lethargically slumped over their desks. Do you: 1. Take a risk and try something new?...
Radiolab Podcast Lesson: Where do Good Stories Come From?
If you were to ask my husband what my catchphrase is, he would likely tell you it’s, “I was listening to this podcast…” Seriously, I...
Using Technology to Access Wellbeing
Usually when we hear the word “technology” used in the context of well being, it’s a discussion on how technology is a threat to our well...
The Jamboard Series Part III: Jamboard + Sticky Notes = Discussion Board
When I was teaching, one of my favorite tech tools was a digital discussion board called Padlet. I would throw up a quick warm-up...
Surveys For Student Feedback - Ask And You Shall Receive
We teach in a world full of Common Core, and standardized tests, and OFSTED. There are plenty of systems in place, designed to help us...
