Re-MAKE Learning I was very honored to be a participant in the very first Bright Bytes Research Institute in San Francisco, “Re-MAKE Learning: Research Behind Building and Creating.” Below is a summary of my experience and reflections. Yesterday, our very small group which feels much like a cohort, explored the ideas and experiences behind Maker […]

 Have some fun this Halloween with these FREE iPad Apps! This post is a little late, but I wanted to share something fun today. Check out my avatar, she became a vampire with the help of Picmonkey.Below are 5 iPad/iPhone apps to keep you the kiddos entertained today. They are all FREE! HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Shake […]

  One amazing feature of Google Drive is the ability to work offline. This comes in handy when you are traveling. It is also a great tool for students and teachers with limited or no Internet access at home. With the New Google Drive, offline editing is even easier! Below are the steps to get […]

Here are 10 Fantastic Ways for Teachers and Students to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom! At first glance, it can be easy to dismiss the Google Drawing tool. It does seem rather simplistic. However, it is actually a VERY powerful image creator and editor! Add in the fact that you can collaborate on a […]

This Google Slides Cheat Sheet will give teachers and students an overview of the NEW Slides Home Screen, as well as a good overview of the available features in the menu and toolbar. I hope you find this handy and useful! It’s definitely more than a cheat sheet. It was hard to know where to stop, […]

Connected Educator Month: 140 Pins on Social Media for Educators Connected Educator Month Kick-Off! In honor of Connected Educator Month, let’s kick things off with some great pins on social media for educators. Here you will find 140+ pins to help educators AND students find ways to connect and learn. Connecting with educators is part […]

Go Google and Smash Some Apps with Gapps Smashing Dice! This Google Apps Dice was sparked by a request from Lori Curtis on Google+ to make a version that included Google Classroom, Doctopus and Goobric.Google Apps Dice can be used in professional learning. These can be used alone to help review concepts, inspire integration ideas, and […]

Google and Apple CAN PLAY NICE! Google and Apple are two very different ecosystems. Both provide great technology and digital tools for use inside the classroom and beyond. When these two worlds collide, they offer a powerful toolbox for educators giving you the best of both worlds. When iPads were first introduced, they did not […]

Editing Images in Google Docs and Slides Add some pizazz to your images in Google Docs and Slides! Did you know you can crop, add borders, and even reshape your images in Google Docs and Slides? This feature has been around for a while, and it a great feature for students and teachers! Editing images give you […]

 How To Create Pinterest Board Covers with Canva Want to Make Your Pinterest Boards Shine? Create matching board covers with Canva to help you and your students navigate your Pinterest boards with ease! By now you have figured out that Canva and Pinterest are two of my favorite digital tools! Pinterest is such a popular […]