Maddy teaches us how to use Slides to see students’ writing, to engage in discussions, and to allow for real time practice. Natalie will share ideas for elementary teachers and math applications as well. Maddy will give us tips for teaching students and parents to use Slides and also tell us the all time most creative use of Slides she’s seen in an online classroom.

• Timestamps 
  • Why does Maddy love online teaching? [1:57]
  • When does Maddy use Google Slides? [3:30]
  • Using Google Slides for writing and engaging in discussions [4:04]
  • Slides and visual learners, aka all learners [4:55]
  • Maddy on “real time” participation and practice opportunities for students [6:44]
  • The importance of rules and expectations being clear for students [7:00]
  • The benefits of edit history and tracking edits [7:58]
  • Free writing on Google Slides [9:23]
  • What is a silent discussion? [9:51]
  • Applying Maddy’s HS ideas to Primary grades [11:23] 
  • Using tables and graphic organizers within Slides 12:23] 
  • Using Slides to support verbal (mic) discussions [13:03]
  • Using videos within Slides 14:50] 
  • The most creative thing Maddy’s seen a teacher do with Google Slides [15:34] 
  • Elementary and Math uses for Slides [17:04]
  • Teaching students and parents to use Slides [17:47] 
  • How Harry Potter helps Maddy with Slides instruction [18:28] 
  • An element of choice for students [19:19] 
  • How does Maddy share student work done in Slides? [20:24]

Selected Links from the Episode (Cross-promote back catalog for more listens)

Slidesgo - https://slidesgo.com/

SlidesCarnival - https://www.slidescarnival.com/

Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/

Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/

Pexels - https://www.pexels.com/

Free Lesson Example(s) 

Writing Slides

Romanticism Slides

Sample Project Outline

Project Example (Model)

Silent Discussion

Using Tables Example

Full Lecture Example