One of the key features of BoostEDU is the SAMR Self-Assessments. In the SAMR Self-Assessments, educators are given the opportunity to assess the depth of SAMR in two ways: In-Depth SAMR Self-Assessment is used to analyze the depth of SAMR in specific areas of a lesson. Educators will receive an editable Google Doc to add ideas for… Read More BoostEDU: SAMR Resources to “Boost” Your Lessons
Google Forms has been one of my favorite assessment tools as a classroom teacher. Primarily, I use Google Forms for lesson practices, mastery quizzes, and skill assessments. These are assessments where students will receive immediate feedback on their progress – which is perfect because many of these questions are very “Level 1”. These types of… Read More Creating Assessments with Google Forms
One month ago, BoostEDU was released – it seems so long ago, but also just like yesterday! During that time, the BoostEDU website has received over 5,000 views from over 1,200 unique visitors. I have felt so encouraged by all of the positive feedback that I have received and I am excited to continue to… Read More Ready for #BoostEDU Swag? Get Involved Today!
As a Math teacher, Google Forms has become one of my favorite GSuite tools to use in my classroom. Although I use Google Forms in a variety of ways, one the main ways it is used is to provide skill practice for students. That’s right – my students still practice math skills! As I’ve said… Read More Combine Google Forms with FormRecycler
Without a doubt, EdPuzzle has become one of the most used and important educational tools within my classroom. EdPuzzle is a website where teachers can create or find videos to share with their students. Once you pick a video, you can add questions to check for understanding, trim the video, and add notes/comments. In addition… Read More Instant Flipped Lessons with the EdPuzzle Extension
Earlier this month, I publicly released my Google Innovator Project: BoostEDU. BoostEDU is a program that supports teachers in transforming their traditional lessons through an inquiry-based self-assessment and guided lesson design process. (Interested in learning more? Watch this video.) It’s been a lot of work but it has been very exciting to hear feedback from… Read More BoostEDU: SAMR Self-Assessment Overview
Are you interested in creating custom certificates that are automatically emailed to your students? Then Certify’Em is the add-on for you! Certify’Em is an “add-on for Google Quizzes that extends the functionality of quizzes by allowing you to send a certificate when someone passes, and keep certification records.” Here are some potential student uses: Classroom… Read More Google Forms + Certify’Em = Custom Certificates for Students!
While Google Slides is my most used GSuite app, Google Forms is a close second. I have used Google Forms in a variety of ways over the years, such as: Creating assignments and assessments for students. Creating a system for peer to peer feedback with immediate results. Creating self-assessments for educators. Creating and delivering surveys… Read More Response Validation with Google Forms
As 2017 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the amazing and life-changing year that has occurred. 2017 marked my first full year of being on Twitter, blogging, and interacting with educators all over the world. It is the year where I presented at my first conferences and summits and became a Google… Read More My 2017 Wrap-Up: Expect the Unexpected
As I’ve mentioned before, I cannot say enough good things about the Mouse Create program in which our Spartan Tech Squad students are participating this year. One of their favorite parts of the program is participating in the monthly Microprojects where they are given a project to complete and submit this project to compete on… Read More Choose Your Own Adventure: A Javascript HyperDoc
