Creative and engaging Matariki ideas for your classroom It’s that time of year again. Matariki! So, why not try something new to engage your students and get them excited about learning and sharing their knowledge and expertise. Here are a
The Google Presentation Extension you will love! Are you tired of struggling with your computer or walking back and forth to click through your Google Slides presentations? Well, struggle no more! With the assistance of the Google Extension ‘Remote for
Stop the tab attack. Assign your students tasks from other apps to complete inside the Google Classroom tab, using addons. Google Classroom provides a great environment for teaching and learning. But many of the activities we use to help embed
4 ways that you can use Google Sites in your school When you think of the Google Workspace suite of apps, Google Sites probably isn’t one of the first to come to mind. In fact, you may never have even
Master the Chromebook touchpad and get the most out of your device. Are you new to a Chromebook, or are you confused by the touchpad gestures? Whether you have no idea how to right-click on the Chromebook or want to
Our trainers are asked frequently if we have a curriculum map linking Digital Technologies to other curriculum areas, across age groups and levels. The answer is yes, but not for you! Curriculum Mapping needs to be aligned with school wide strategy, values, community and more. There is no one size fits all. In order to create a meaningful, useful, relevant map that serves your learners many things must be considered. This blog series explores how you can do just that.
If you’ve ever wanted a variety of tools and functionality at your fingertips, Chrome extensions allow you to do just that without having to leave your Chrome browser. Chrome extensions are great for personalising your browser, enhancing your experience and
One of the most powerful Google Workspace teaching tools, Jamboard, is still an unfamiliar tool for many teachers. Jamboard really is the classroom tool you never knew you couldn’t live without. Read on to find out how to use it
Chasing your tail and never achieving tasks is frustrating and stressful. It doesn’t have to be that way. Whizz through your to-do list with this helpful Google Calendar tool. When I want to get stuff done I carve out some
You’ve got the Google Classroom basics covered, but your workflow is still clunky and classroom engagement isn’t where you want it to be. It doesn’t have to be that way! Follow these 3 simple tips to streamline your workflow and
For years a Kahoot challenge was one of the most beloved activities in my class. It would always be followed by squeals of delight. Kahoots are a great place to foster cooperation and teamwork, along with friendly competition, learning how
While diversity brings depth and richness to our classrooms it can sometimes be a challenge to break through communication barriers with both students and parents. Google Translate is one of those amazing tools that enables us to communicate effectively in
