TAKE HOUR OF CODE TO THE NEXT LEVEL! [prepare students for everyday tasks and future job skills]

Take hour of code to the next level! Apply digital skills in the classroom to prepare students for everyday tasks and future job skills #GrowwithGoogle https://t.co/btx6FYLvWt #holtontechtips #CSEdWeek #techtiptuesday

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) December 4, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

December 04, 2018 at 11:23AM
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TECH TIP TUESDAY - CREATE A NEW GOOGLE DOC...

DID YOU KNOW you can create a NEW Google Slide, Doc, Sheet, or Form simply by typing .new in the omnibox of your browser? HOW COOL IS THAT!? I follow a ton of teachers on Instagram who post great resources and ideas. Instagram can actually be a great Personal Learning Network, I'm constantly amazed by the amazing ideas many teachers share.

I recently came across @friEdTechnology - friEdTechnology is "an Education Technology Professional Learning / Development organization dedicated to providing fun, useful, and engaging professional development". Their website is great, but their Instagram account is an AWESOME way to get a quick tech tip that you are sure to be able to use! In this one Instagram post not only did I learn a super easy way to create new Google Docs, but I also learned what an omnibox is! If you are on Instagram I highly recommend @friEdTechnology - I do not think you'll be disappointed.

STUDENT CHOICE + 4 C's = SUPERCHARGED LEARNING! via @ShakeUpLearning

Student Choice + 4 C's = Supercharged Learning! #edtech #holtontechtips #techtiptuesday https://t.co/oKpkMSUbUW via @ShakeUpLearning

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) November 13, 2018

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November 13, 2018 at 12:20PM
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10 WAYS TO REACH SAMR's REDEFINITION LEVEL @jmattmiller

THIS IS SO GOOD! 10 ways to reach SAMR's redefinition level https://t.co/DyezOVZO1X via @jmattmiller #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) November 11, 2018

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November 11, 2018 at 08:02AM
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20 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS via @ShakeUpLearning

20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom #edtech #edchat https://t.co/TjPzjbKSdZ via @ShakeUpLearning #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) October 30, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

October 30, 2018 at 07:12AM
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5 DIGITAL TOOLS TO SAVE TIME

5 digital tools to save time in the classroom https://t.co/jt8lbfFSgL via @jmattmiller #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) October 9, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

October 08, 2018 at 06:25PM
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APPLE RELEASES SCREEN TIME CONTROLS

Finally, Apple Releases Screen Time Controls - https://t.co/mSHABoLPlT #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) September 25, 2018

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September 25, 2018 at 04:13PM
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CREATE YOUR OWN "APP" WITH GOOGLE SLIDES via @ShakeUpLearning

How to Create Your Own "Apps" with Google Slides - this is such a great take on creating non-linear presentations! https://t.co/DcJb3Hzkdg via @ShakeUpLearning @MicahShippee #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) September 7, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

September 07, 2018 at 08:23AM
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15 COLLABORATIVE TOOLS THAT ARE NOT GOOGLE!

15 Collaborative Tools for Your Classroom That Are NOT Google! https://t.co/8rE1SVmP9m #edtech @ShakeUpLearning #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) August 21, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

August 21, 2018 at 07:51AM
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THE ONE SENTENCE LESSON PLAN via @cultofpedagogy

I absolutely love this! Introducing the One-Sentence Lesson Plan https://t.co/c7f2EGeMkT via @cultofpedagogy #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) August 13, 2018

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August 13, 2018 at 01:06PM
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TODAY'S MEET REPLACEMENT FOR EASILY FACILITATING ONLINE DISCUSSION

Today’s Meet replacement for easily facilitating online discussion #holtontechtips https://t.co/HthuBiNfrZ

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) July 3, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

July 03, 2018 at 09:16AM
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WHAT IS THE POINT OF A MAKERSPACE? via @cultofpedagogy

Great article/podcast with awesome resources! What Is the Point of a Makerspace? https://t.co/Oah3h5m78N via @cultofpedagogy #HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) May 29, 2018

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May 29, 2018 at 08:35AM
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16 IDEAS FOR STUDENT PROJECTS USING GOOGLE DOCS, SLIDES, AND FORMS via @cultofpedagogy

16 Ideas for Student Projects using Google Docs, Slides, and Forms - I especially love the simple blog and ebook ideas! https://t.co/ZqnSpUTGqE via @cultofpedagogy#HoltonTechTips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) May 29, 2018

from Twitter https://twitter.com/MrsDobroth

May 29, 2018 at 08:29AM
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I LOVE THIS! 15 Ways to Use Play-Doh in the MS and US Classroom

I LOVE THIS! 15 Ways to Use Play-Doh in the Junior High or High School Classroom https://t.co/r9uejqwVIy #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) April 22, 2018

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April 22, 2018 at 06:37AM
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TEN REASONS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS DON'T NEED SOCIAL MEDIA

Ten Reasons Middle Schoolers Don't Need Social Media, via @TODAYshow #ParentingTeam https://t.co/5R8UNkH71A #holtontechtips #digcit

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) March 28, 2018

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March 28, 2018 at 01:19AM
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FRIDAY FAVORITES - February 2018

1. 6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2018 [Cult of Pedagogy]
Cult of Pedagogy is one of my absolute favorite educational blogs! As she has done every year since 2015, she has spotlighted six of the tools she added to this year’s Teacher's Guide to Tech [which I highly recommend checking out!]. They are not all new tools, but each one could make a real difference in the way your students learn or the things they produce.  

2. Google URL Tricks [Learning in Hand]
By now we all know the power of being able to share Google Documents, Sheets, Slides, and Drawings, but did you know you can do some pretty cool tricks by simply replacing /edit in the share URL. Learning in Hand shows how you can transform a shareable link into a preview, copy, template, or pdf link! This is one of my favorite tech tips! 

3. Tech Tools for Student Engagement - [Thomas Murray]
If you are looking for a new tech tool for student engagement, then check out this crowd sourced list of tech tools from a Future of Education Technology Conference session earlier this year, facilitated by Thomas Murray. This list is full of great resources and organized in an easy to use manner!

4. 2018 Winter Olympics HyperDoc -  [Nadine Gilkison and Jill Vick]
Finally, I love this hyperdoc lesson created by Nadine Gilkison and Jill Vick that combines the Winter Olympics with hands-on STEM challenges! It was designed with 3rd graders in mind, but could easily be adapted for many grades! 

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KIDS AND THEIR SCREEN TIME

5 Things To Know About Kids and Their Screen Time https://t.co/cnGL90641y #digcit #holtontechtips

— Mary Dobroth (@MrsDobroth) January 10, 2018

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January 10, 2018 at 06:08AM
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FRIDAY FAVORITES ARE BACK!

As part of a personal goal of keeping better track of some of the amazing resources I come across on a daily basis and to share these great resources with a larger community - I have decoded to bring Friday Favorites back for 2018! Friday Favorites will be a quick post on the first Friday of each month sharing a few awesome resources. Friday Favorites will explore anything from technology integration and STEM education to professional development and digital mindfulness and well being. 

1. The Ten Hottest Topics in Ed Tech - [ISTE]

"The most compelling topics among educators who embrace technology to transform teaching and learning are not about the tech at all, but about the students. This article describes the hottest trends in ed tech for 2018".

2. Helping Students Make New Years Resolutions: A Step by Step Guide [Cult of Pedagogy]

"Just like the adults around them, our students may be looking at the new year as an opportunity for renewal, a time to assess their life and consider how they might want to improve it...since the topic of new year’s resolutions is likely to come up anyway, why not make a lesson out of it? Here’s a step-by-step plan you can use to help your students make the kinds of resolutions that could have a significant impact on their quality of life". 

3. Self Care for Educators - A HyperDoc [www.kellyhilton.org]

This activity will not only walk you through the steps to creating a self care plan but also gives you the experience of working through a HyperDoc [a great tool for self-paced learning], "This #HyperDoc was created by www.kellyhilton.org and inspired by professional development created by Elise Greenway and presented by Julie Twislemann. For more HyperDocs, check out www.hyperdocs.co 

4. 10 Essential Skills for the Education Leader of Tomorrow [the Edvocate]

"Educational leaders need a unique skill set to make sure that students get what they need. The prevalence of technology inside and outside the classroom, as well as the increased accountability for student achievement, have drastically changed the educational landscape." This article explores the "skills that tomorrow’s educational leaders will need to keep up".