Tech Talk - May Motivation!
A monthly update on tech tips, news, & inspiration for you!
It's the Final Countdown
I hope that summer is filled with relaxation, happy memories, and plenty of "you" time!
Thank You, Teachers, For Inspiring Young Scholars Every. Single. Day!
Teacher Feature
Kathie Koch - EdgeU Champ!
Kathie earned 43 badges through EdgeU!
"Working through the badges that Forward Edge has compiled has opened my eyes to a lot of technology programs or features that are out there. I found many of them to be pretty cool and plan on working this summer to plan and utilize what I learned in the classroom. I would recommend that if you have the time to sign up and work on some of the badges this summer you do so, you won't be disappointed!" Super impressive, Kathie!
Ms. Anessa Dorris
Ms. Anessa Dorris, 5th grade teacher at Woodlawn, is designing a year-long experience for her young scholars next school year. Using Google Slides as the tool, TED talks as the inspiration, and Covey's Leader In Me curriculum as the catalyst, students will give presentations about leadership. Students will deliver "TED" Talks to pass the leadership torch to upcoming 5th graders and potentially share their new-found knowledge with the community at large. Way to go, Ms. Dorris, for inspiring & impacting these scholars!
Jessie Gorny - Coaching Cycle with the Tech Coach
Jessie Gorny signed up for a coaching cycle for April/May. When asked for her input about how the coaching cycle is going with me (Rachel), Jessie said, "We are currently working on crafting new activities to add to the ESL curriculum for next school year. Rachel is approachable and easy to work with during our coaching sessions! She continues to provide me with great resources on how I can better engage my ESL students. It is clear that Rachel is passionate about her role and genuinely wants to enhance your classroom in any way she can. I would highly recommend booking a coaching session with Rachel!" - Jessie Gorny, ELA teacher at PCMS
Way to be a lifelong learner, Jessie!
TOP TIPS FOR YOU THIS SUMMER
Clean Up Your Google Classroom For Summer
Watch this video on how to clean house with Google Classroom before you leave for summer break.
Organize Your Google Drive
This video is 11 minutes and is super thorough for teachers who have a TON of stuff in their Google Drive. Super helpful.
Education Playlists - Summer 2022
Check out this fun idea to keep learning over summer while on a walk, bike ride, or canoe trip. Always learning!