In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we tackle the tough topic of teacher/student communication and together learn how to use Google Docs to create effective learning environments. Did you know that Google Docs features multiple ways of providing feedback to students in the form of Comments and Suggestions?

Google Docs is not only a fantastic word processing application but one of the best communication tools for any teacher to use in the classroom. Check out our podcast above to learn more.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Communication – it’s not just one of the 4 C’s. It’s an essential tool for the classroom.
• Editing vs Suggesting ModeWhat are they?
• When to use them?
• Why to use them?
• Collaborating with Google Docs… how to let others know of changes to your work
• Time-saving feedback tricks – CheckMark Chrome Extension
• Voice Feedback w/ Read & Write for Google
• Hidden Google Doc tricksGoogle Docs URL Tricks/copy
• /Edit
• /template/preview
• /preview
• /publish
• /copy?copyComments=true
• /export?format=pdf
• New “Activity Dashboard” coming to Google Drive starting March 21 to “Rapid Release” districts. 
• What else can Google Docs be used for?
• How to prepare for the Google Docs portion of the Google Certified testWhat to expect from the Exam interface on the Level 1 / 2 exams
• Free 5 Lesson Google Certification Course
• Attend a Google Certification Academy near you this summer!
• Teaching in a Chromebook Classroom? Google Docs is your secret weapon.
• Resource: https://goo.gl/HLT5Nd

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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at Google Slides and discover how useful they can be in the classroom beyond the traditional “Slide Deck” and be paired with STEM education topics such as coding and programming.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Google Slides … Why do we love you?What are Google Slides good for beyond the traditional slide deck?
• How do you link slides together?
• Hidden features of Google Slides you might have missed.
• Should Google Slides be put in the same category as PowerPoint, Prezi, Haiku Deck and other slide programs?
• Using Google Slides as a Professional Learning Ice Breaker

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This weeks question is:

Question: How are you using Google Slides and how can we all encourage our teachers to think outside of the box when it comes to presentation tools such as Slides?

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• TeacherCast ResourcesLearning the Parts of the Body with Google Slides
• New Google Slides Features for Your Classroom
• Creative Ways of using Google Slides with your Students
• Using Google Slides as a Video Editor
• My Paperless Classroom ResourcesLearning how to create Google Slides Animations
• Teaching Forward. Net ResourcesWorking with Images in Slides
• Google Resources

• Google Slides is an extremely versatile application that can do so much more than just be a boring presentation player. From multi-student projects to graphic organizers, there are unlimited possibilities for your classroom projects.

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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at how general education teachers can infuse Coding and Programming lessons into their curriculum and package them neatly to be distributed through Google Classroom.

As educators across the world celebrate Computer Science Education Week, it’s important to remember that STEM education, Coding, and Programming are to be explored more than just during the Hour of Code.

• Three simple projects that you can bring to your classroom
• Anyone can Learn Arduino and Breadboarding: Using TinkerCAD’s tutorials and virtual breadboarding.
• Modeling the Digestive System with Scratch and Makey Makey https://twitter.com/MsKellyKnight/status/938094787772801029
• Kano Street Art – https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/training
• How do we take the fear out of infusing STEM lessons in the general classrooms
• How can you wrap up your STEM lesson and distribute resources to your students through Google Classroom and Google Sites

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This weeks question is:

Question: In what ways can you use Google Classroom to bring STEM subjects to your students? 

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• https://www.tinkercad.com
• https://scratch.mit.edu/
• https://scratch.mit.edu/tips
• https://www.code.org/learn
• http://classroom.shellyfryer.com/workshops/scratchjr
• https://makecode.com/
• https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/training
• http://sde.ok.gov/sde/instructional-technology-pd
• http://wiki.wesfryer.com/Home/handouts/scratch
• https://makeymakey.com/apps

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a break from tech and discuss how educators and parents can address a students social and emotional status. 

• How to bring Character Education to the SEL classroom.
• The fact is- students are more comfortable engaging in and consuming content through a device than in other ways. It’s Gen Z, and it’s up to us to meet them in their world.
• Should we reinvent the ISS system in our schools?
• Not much has changed since you were in detention/suspension:)… but it needs to.
• How to meet students where they are . . . in their world
• Using web and mobile devices to deliver this content meets students in their world and promotes greater interest and comprehension.

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Peter Kraft

Peter Kraft is the president and co-founder of Evolution Labs, an Edtech company in the K-12 and Higher ed space. Peter has worked with more than 500 colleges & universities over the past twenty years, developing web and mobile programming to deliver success and wellness content to students. 3 years ago, Evolution Labs built Suite360 and ISS360, web and mobile programs that deliver character ed and SEL content to K-12 students, as well as content for intervention and restorative justice. The company now engages millions of students, parents and school administrators across the entire K-20 lifecycle.

Joey Azoulai

Joey Azoulai [ah-zoo-LIE] is the content director at Evolution Labs. Joey works with teachers and subject matter experts to develop educational media for children, teens, and young adults. Prior to joining Evolution Labs, Joey worked as a writer and media producer for companies and organizations like Scholastic, Mozilla Foundation and the NYC Department of Ed. Joey is passionate about creating technology and media that support teachers in their work.

Evolution Labs is an Edtech company that serves students, parents and school administrators across the entire K-20 lifecycle. The company offers a full suite of programs that help colleges and universities recruit enroll and retain students, promote student-athlete wellness and success, and character ed and SEL content for K12. Evolution Labs works with Higher Ed institutions, Athletic Departments and K-12 schools and districts across the country. For more information, please visit www.evpco.com.

Twitter: @EvolutionlabsED

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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at creative things you can do in your Social Studies classroom that bring Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication to your students. These examples can be adapted to students of all grade levels and many of them involve coding and programming skills… something you don’t usually associate with the humanities classrooms. 

We would love to learn how you are being creative in your classroom. Please leave a message below in our comments section and share links to your classroom creativity.

In this episode, you will learn …

• 5 Ways Coding can be used in the Social Studies Classroom
• Coding is a great way to let kids use the knowledge they are studying. The platform lets them do amazing stuff and gives them plenty of points for authentic choice. In Sam’s classroom scratch is one of the secret weapons of engagement and differentiation.
• Screencastify
• Screencastify is a free Chrome extension that allows teachers to record their computer screens using the Chrome Browser. In addition to it being one of the best and simplest screencast applications for Chromebooks, it’s also one of the best ways for a teacher or student to record themselves using the front-facing camera.

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• Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay
• Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.

This weeks question is:

Question: In what ways can STEM or STEAM activities be used in your Social Studies classrooms? 

Please leave your answer in the comments section below and let us know your thoughts.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

• Interactive Timeline in Scratch
• Create your own paperless newspaper in Scratch
• Jeopardy
• An over-produced Quiz game
• A report of information animation

In this episode we discovered how STEM and the Humanities classrooms can merge to create a seamless learning environment. This week, take a moment to challenge your...

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at three ways you can prepare your students for this years HOUR of CODE. 

Why are Coding and Programming skills important? 

Teaching students computer science skills not only can help provide important non-linear thinking skills into a student's vocabulary, but it is becoming more and more essential for students to be able to use logical thinking when planning projects and other daily activities. 

After listening to this podcast, we hope you take a moment to think about and try out these three simple activities that can be implemented by teachers of all subjects and age levels. If you do have a chance to try any of these, please stop by soon and leave us a comment below sharing your story.

• Google Calendar gets a refresh with updated features.
• Learn OneNote Conference – Nov 7-13 – Online Conference

• How to use Minecraft EDU as a teaching tool through their Make Code website.
• Make code is a website supported by Microsoft. It supports several different projects and platforms. In this demo we will explore the Minecraft coding tools on the Make code site.
• How to animate your name using Scratch.This simple activity developed by the scholars at Scratch is a great introduction for students and teachers. Consider the potential of animating letters to spell keywords from anything you are studying.
• How to win your school’s Instagram Activity Coding with Robots, put a grid on itLooking for an easy way to get kids excited about computational thinking? Make a giant tape grid on the floor. You are gonna need 4 rolls of masking tape, a yardstick, and some kneepads.

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