Did you know you can search your Google Drive from the Chrome address bar? That’s right! With this one little trick, you can search right from the search box (aka the Omnibox) in Google Chrome. If you are anything like me, you store EVERYTHING in Google Drive. I use Google Drive to backup all of […]

The biggest edtech conference in the world, ISTE, took place in Chicago last week, and y’all, it did NOT disappoint! Here are 8 Things I Don’t Want You to Miss From ISTE 2018. ISTE is my busiest conference, and I spend most of my time presenting and signing books. In case you missed it, I […]

How to Create a Dynamic Reading Experience with Read&Write for Google Chrome™! Dynamic Learning is all about going BEYOND the traditional bounds of the classroom and the class day. In this post, we will look at How to Create a Dynamic Reading Experience that goes BEYOND what was previously possible. Going “Beyond the Tools” is […]

45+ Google Tips for Teachers and Students The Shake Up Learning community never fails to amaze me! They are always sharing new ideas, lesson plans, tips, tricks, and asking insightful questions. This week was no different. Each week I pose a new question to the Shake Up Learning community on Facebook. (Join here!) This week […]

Yes, Kinder CAN Use Chromebooks! Empower our littlest learners! The new book, Google Apps for Littles by the dynamic duo, Christine Pinto, and Alice Keeler, is all about empowering our littlest learners – YES, kinder CAN use Chromebooks and lots of other technology! (Want to win a copy of this awesome book? Keep reading!) It […]

Find the Perfect Gift for Every Teacher on Your List! It’s that time of the year again! It’s time to show the teachers in your life a little love. That might be a colleague, a friend, your child’s teacher, an administrator, or even something for yourself! The 2017 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide has a little […]

Using Android Apps on a Chromebook Google has been working to bridge the gap between the tablet and laptop by allowing us to use Android apps on a Chromebook. It is still in a beta testing phase, but I have given it a whirl and want to share with you what I have discovered, what […]

TES Teach with Blendspace is the perfect platform for creating interactive lessons to engage your students and share via Google Classroom. This easy-to-use application allows you to create a blended lesson, presentation or project quickly and easily. Oh, and a big bonus: not only does TES Teach integrate with Google Classroom, but it also connects […]

This is a guest post, authored by my friend and colleague, Cody Holt from Royse City ISD in Royse City, Texas. After 11 years as a high school Language Arts teacher, Cody made the transition to the world of instructional technology and his toughest challenge ever–teaching teachers. As a Digital Learning Specialist for Royse City ISD, […]

Part 2: Building the Student Chrome Squad This is a guest post, authored by my friend and colleague, Cody Holt from Royse City ISD in Royse City, Texas. After 11 years as a high school Language Arts teacher, Cody made the transition to the world of instructional technology and his toughest challenge ever–teaching teachers. As a […]