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30 collaborative Google Apps activities for schools

Matt Miller — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:45:00 +0000

G Suite Apps are collaborative, which makes them highly powerful. They offer opportunities for students to engage unlike ever before. Here are 30 ideas for using them with your class. G Suite has revolutionized education. With its highly collaborative, online/offline format — and its attractive price tag (free!) it provides students and teachers with effective […]

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Classroom video calls. You can do this. Here’s how.

Matt Miller — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:59:00 +0000

Chances are, you're already doing video calls in your personal life. Using them in the classroom is easier than you might think! Here's how. Chances are, you’re already using video calls in your personal life. You FaceTime your far-away family or Zoom with friends from other countries. “Use it in the classroom, though? I wouldn’t know […]

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Finding a class to partner with virtually AND activities to do together

Matt Miller — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:29:30 +0000

Video calls can get your students connected to others just like them around the country and world! Here's how to do it using Skype, Google Hangouts and others. (Graphic by Matt Miller)It's a big, big world out there, and it's easier than ever to reach out to someone. Does your class reflect that? We have access to […]

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Hanging out with Google Hangouts (GTT038)

Matt Miller — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:18:53 +0000

Using this free tool that most teachers have available to them, they can let their students see and hear from any expert, class or other guest from around the world. They can get in touch with a buddy classroom whenever they want, share their learning and work together. This tool has amazing power, and many […]

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Remixing traditional lessons with tech: a framework you can use

Matt Miller — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:24:52 +0000

Many times, teachers try to bring technology into the classroom by “teching up” their old lessons. They hope that they’ll get big, lasting change from a little bit of tech fairy dust. Many times, it doesn’t change the overall learning experience much — and sometimes detracts from it. To really get the most out of […]

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20 easy ways to collaborate globally with your class now

Matt Miller — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:45:57 +0000

Using video call tools like Zoom or Google Meet students can connect with people, places and experiences. Here are 20 ways to do it.The world is our classroom’s playground. We can see and talk to practically anyone around the world (with an Internet connection) for free.Video calls and collaborative digital tools let us connect in […]

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A SAMR deep dive: Deconstructing SAMR with examples

Matt Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:58:28 +0000

When I first learned of the SAMR tech integration model, it was like fireworks went off in the background. I was at a technology conference. I had been using technology in the classroom for a few years but had no framework for implementing it well. SAMR opened my eyes to the meaningful, intentional use of […]

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10 ways to find global connections for your class

Matt Miller — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:45:53 +0000

Taking classes global is one of my favorite ways that technology redefines what education can do. It boggles the mind to think that a classroom, individual or place can be thousands of miles away but close enough virtually to engage in face-to-face conversation. With communication tools like Google Hangouts, Skype and FaceTime, virtually anyone with […]

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