Tag Archives: Ed Tech

The 8-Bit Instructor: Tools to Help You Close the Feedback Gap (EP032)

This week, we take a look at tools to help you close the feedback gap in person and online. Plus, news from Google and Microsoft.

The 8-Bit Instructor: Spark Creativity with Adobe (EP031)

This week, John Meehan’s here, and he’s got some BIG NEWS! Listen in for some excellent stuff, and a little bit of wrestling talk. Plus, news from Microsoft and Google.

The 8-Bit Instructor: The BIG NEWS from John Meehan (EP030)

This week, John Meehan’s here, and he’s got some BIG NEWS! Listen in for some excellent stuff, and a little bit of wrestling talk. Plus, news from Microsoft and Google.

The 8-Bit Instructor: ISTE Standards in the Classroom (EP018)

In this week’s episode, we look at how to implement ISTE standards in the classroom. I have some news from Google. A helpful website in the treasure chest. And, of course, your question of the week.

The 8-Bit Instructor: Reflections from GaETC (EP017)

In this week’s episode, I reflect on my time at the Georgia Ed Tech Convention. I have some news from Flipgrid and Google. A time-saving tip for Google apps in the treasure chest. And, of course, your question of the week.

Google Keep – A Better Way to Keep Notes

ogle Keep has quickly become one of my favorite tools in the Google toolbox. The app has expanded its capabilities and now has a lot of great things that it can do. Here are some of the best features about Google Keep that will help you stay organized with information.

A Funny Story about GaETC and Using Technology

I had the privilege of delivering a couple of concurrent sessions at this year’s Georgia Education Technology Conference in Atlanta. I had a great time in the sessions. I met a few of my favorite educators from around the country. And I learned a lot of new ideas that I can’t wait to use. A funny thing happened to me on my way there on the final day.

App Spotlight: iorad (video)

When I’m trying to teach my students how to use any kind of ed tech, I inevitably have to put together some kind of tutorial to walk them through the process. I spent a lot of time taking screenshots, typing instructions, and organizing it into an easy-to-follow tutorial. It took a long time.

Using Various Question Types in Google Forms

Google Forms is a great app that you can use to gather information from students, parents, and colleagues. Forms has several different types of questions that are useful in many ways. Here are a few ways you can use each type of question in Forms.