Tech You Can Do ... this week
December 4, 2023
The following blog is a highlight from "Tech You Can Do", my main blog where I share a more detailed explanation behind my adventures in education. I hope to inspire you to incorporate technology & it enhances the learning in your classroom.
Google Sheets aren't scary and have a lot of practical uses. Here are 2 simple skills everyone should be able to do with a Google Sheet.
TYCD: Resources is a companion blog I write designed to be quick overviews of interesting and helpful resources I come across. Be sure to check out the labels on the far right side to better guide your exploration of the resources I've added.
Two more helpful tips for anyone who uses Google Sheets!
Featured Resources & Activities:
Tech with Littles
Now that your littles are gaining some confidence with tech skills, have them try out this dragging and dropping activity with Google Slides all about reindeer!
Templates for Teachers
Free Write Ideas for Christmas
Snowflakes swirling, songs in the air, it's almost as if there's magic this time of year. Check out these 7 free writing activities ready to inspire creativity in your students.
Wakelet
Winter is coming ... if you are looking for activities to match this theme, check out my winter holiday Wakelet.
From Someone Else:
Reimagining Study Hall to Promote Student Goal-Setting
Study hall seems to have a slightly different meaning depending on what age group and school you are talking about. This Edutopia article dives in and shares a structured method to one schools approach on study hall ... one that it sounds like is worth serious consideration!
If you are part of the study hall conversation in your building, I recommend you read this and share with others.
💬 Quote of the Week:
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Small consistent commitments can lead to big impactful work. Keep chipping away.
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Meghan Lawson
About Sarah J Kiefer
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