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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! All April long, I'm sitting down with amazing guest experts to bring you insight, encouragement, and practical tools for your school counseling practice. Today's guest is the incredible Patti Hoelzle from Rooted Well, and we're talking all about something many counselors shy away from… data. But don't worry—Patti breaks it down in a way that's simple, empowering, and exciting! Patti Hoelzle is the owner of Rooted WELL and a National Board Certified School Counselor with a passion for building proactive, equitable systems of student support. She trains and consults on mindfulness in schools, trauma-informed practices, tiered interventions, and PBIS, working with educators and families nationwide. A sought-after speaker, Patti has presented at local and national conferences and teaches as an adjunct professor in a school counseling graduate program. Previously, she led social-emotional learning and MTSS efforts in a school district and has spent 18 years dedicated to being a professional school counselor. Recognized as Washington's 2021 School Counselor Advocate of the Year, Patti is dedicated to ensuring every student gets the whole-child support they deserve. Why Data Matters in School Counseling School counselors are in a unique position—we have to do the job, prove our impact, and often justify our position for the following school year. The good news? Data can do all three. Using data allows you to: Advocate for your role and time Communicate impact to stakeholders, families, and administration Support budget decisions and staffing Build confidence in your work Time Tracking as a Starting Point Patti recommends starting with one of the simplest tools: a time tracker. She's created an Excel spreadsheet workbook that allows counselors to track: Time spent on individual students Tasks completed throughout the day Graphs and charts that automatically populate from your entries This is perfect for sharing with admin, staying accountable, and noticing patterns in how your time is spent. You can find this resource in Patti's Teachers Pay Teachers store (linked in the show notes below). Using Google Tools for Easy Data Collection Another strategy Patti loves: Google Forms + the Google Suite. These tools are powerful for: Progress monitoring Sending surveys to students, teachers, and caregivers Collecting ongoing data during small groups Tracking changes in student behavior or academic progress And bonus—sending forms to caregivers via email often leads to higher participation rates than paper handouts. Advice for New Counselors Start small. Patti suggests: Begin with tracking your time, since it's something you're already doing Add in pre/post assessments once you're in the groove Use tools that already exist—no need to reinvent the wheel A Mindset Shift: The Slow Cooker Analogy “Our work is like a slow cooker, not a microwave.” Counselors often wish for a quick fix, but real change takes time. Don't be discouraged if you don't see growth right away. If your data isn't showing growth: Don't take it personally—there are many factors at play Use it as a learning opportunity Be willing to adapt and try new approaches Track student growth over time, especially with Tier 2 or Tier 3 students This conversation was such a great reminder that data doesn't have to be intimidating—it can actually empower us to better serve our students and advocate for ourselves. You can connect with Patti and find her time tracker and other amazing resources linked below in the show notes. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next week on School Counseling Simplified!  Resources mentioned: Join my school counselor membership IMPACT here! If you are enjoying School Counseling Simplified please follow and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest  Youtube Connect with Patti: rootedwellcoaching.com TpT Store TikTok Instagram More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

Meet Adrienne:Adrienne Farrow is the Go-To for all things Google Tools (Go-To = Google Tools... get it?). Her mission is to help entrepreneurs unlock the potential of Google tools both to increase their productivity and create profitable digital products. Solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with small teams come to Adrienne to help them get their Google Workspace organized, set up systems, and create amazing digital products for their businesses. Adrienne is the founder of the Go-To Membership, the place to go for increasing your productivity and saving time using Google Tools. Links & Resources:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramGo-To Membership5 Day Go-To Dashboard ChallengeReady to evergreen your emails?  Let's hop on a call and see if working together is a fit.For the transcript and show notes:https://laurakamark.com/74

Send me a text!In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show Podcast, I interview Katlyn Paskorz, the owner of KatydidPGH. We discuss her journey from an unfulfilling career in banking to becoming a WordPress designer and SEO expert for small business owners. Key points include Katlyn's transition to SEO, the importance of talking to customers for creating effective strategies, and leveraging tools like Google Business Profile and Google Ads for optimizing web presence. Katlyn also shares practical tips like using Google Tag Manager with Google Analytics and creating local-customized content for better traffic conversion. We finish by highlighting the importance of gradually implementing SEO principles into everyday business processes and making SEO accessible and straightforward for everyone.Connect with Katlyn:LinkedInInstagramFree Website GuideFree Meta Description Guide0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:17 Katlyn's Pittsburgh Connection01:27 Katlyn's Journey to Starting Her Agency03:05 The Creative Side of SEO04:10 Client Strategies and Packages04:54 Importance of Customer Interaction06:57 Leveraging Google Business Profile and Ads14:45 Using Google Tools for SEO17:51 Understanding Google Analytics for Small Businesses18:18 Setting Up and Tracking Key Metrics18:50 The Importance of Quality Traffic20:27 Optimizing Blog Content for Conversions22:22 Creating Conversion-Focused Content23:42 Leveraging LinkedIn for SEO24:51 SEO Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs27:33 Conclusion and ResourcesSchool of Podcasting -Launch, Grow, Monetize Your PodcastYou're don't know where to learn to podcast. Now You do. Click the link.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Search the Simple and Smart SEO Show podcast for something you heard! It's free!Apply to be my podcast guest!

Have you given up on creating digital resources? You might want to reconsider! At the TpT conference Team TpT told us 42% of the sales were digital resources. Digital products are not going away. Today I sit down with Adrienne Farrow to talk all about brilliant ideas for creating digital resources using Google tools. Links Mentioned in the Show:adriennefarrow.comyourgooglebff on InstaFree Master: The Relaxed Business Owners Guide To Building A Profitable Email ListSupport the show with your purchase of List Builders SocietySubscribe and Review: Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here for iTunes. Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Click here to leave a review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Stories and Strategies for Public RelationsCommunication is in every facet of our daily business.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

In this episode, Kasey chats with Carolina Ramirez, a Google Certified Trainer and new Shake Up Learning team member. Carolina, originally from Peru, has a unique perspective on teaching language and culture! She shares her favorite Google tools, tips, extensions and add-ons for language learning.   Access the full show notes and blog post here.

Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. Eric is author of the new book Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects and we give an overview of what you can do with Google tools. www.coolcatteacher.com/e682  Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. For nearly 25 years, the TGR Foundation, a Tiger Woods Charity, visualized a world where opportunity is universal and potential is limitless. Their mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education - instilling in them the strength and skills to persevere and define their own path. Their award-winning curricula has already reached more than one million students.  Now in the age of COVID-19 the TGR Foundation and Discovery Education introduce the first module in a new series of no-cost digital professional learning resources, empowering educators with new strategies to support student success far beyond school campuses. The PD series provides every educator, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond. Check it out at coolcatteacher.com/tgr. Eric Curts - Bio as Submitted Eric has been in education for 25 years, and is currently serving as a Technology Integration Specialist for the Stark Portage Area Computer Consortium in Canton, Ohio where he oversees Google Apps for Education implementation, training, and support, as well as online learning and other technology integration initiatives. Eric is an authorized Google Education Trainer and a Google Certified Innovator and provides Google Apps training to schools, organizations, and conferences throughout Ohio and across the country. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio and runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his Google Apps and edtech resources can be found. Eric is married with four children. Disclosure of Material Connection: This episode includes some affiliate links. This means that if you choose to buy I will be paid a commission on the affiliate program. However, this is at no additional cost to you.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

In this episode we discuss tips and strategies for using Google tools to get organized and, more importantly, stay organized! We focus on three main tools in G Suite: Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Gmail. We will give you a variety of tips and tricks with these tools to help you manage your time during remote learning.Please share this episode with others and subscribe to our podcast using your favourite podcast app. Also be sure to visit our EduGals website for more detailed show notes.Leave us feedback on our FLIPGRID!Show NotesNews and UpdatesScreencastify - Upload a screen recording directly to EdPuzzle; new app-smashing opportunities awaits!Teach from Home from Google - a hub with various synchronous and asynchronous online or remote learningGoogle Arts and Culture app-smash with Google's Applied Digital Skills - no accounts or logins needed!Featured ContentAre you struggling with staying organized online? There are a million things going on right now so we're here to give you some tips and strategies to get yourself more organized going forward.Google Drive - Organization TipsStarred folders - put your most important files and folders here to reduce the number of clicks you are doingPriority tab - top bar contains frequently accessed files, based on machine-learningWorkspaces - set up for courses or areas of your job to put the most important files in this space; max 25 files per workspaceColour coding your folders - creates an easy visual organization systemNumbering folders - so they show up at the top of your Google Drive (i.e. 00, 01, 02, etc.)Google CalendarCheck off only calendars you want to view; turn off the ones you aren't using or, better yet, hide them from your listChange the colour of your calendars - again, for a nice visualization of your eventsNotifications in events in your calendar - you can choose between notification or email hereGlobal notifications - choices are off, desktop notifications, or alertsPin your calendar (and all your most important tabs) in Google ChromeIf all else fails, set alarms for yourself on your personal device!GmailLabels - add labels to your emails to help keep them organized into various categories. Labels also help you find your emails quicker!Keyboard shortcuts (l for label and e for archive) can save you a ton of timeArchive your emails - treat your inbox like a to do listSearch in Gmail - make useSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/edugals)

Google News and Updates Present high-quality video and audio in Google Meet See up to 16 Google Meet participants at once with a tiled layout Start or join a Google Meet video meeting directly from Gmail Explore new sites, relive old hikes for National Park Week (Arts & Culture) Featured Content Using Google Tools to Connect with Students Encourage connectedness Good morning videos Office Hours/Check-ins: Keep interactions light-hearted when possible. Try having a joke of the day, funny video of the day, or playing a game. Trackers -  from Lisa Johnson Google Forms Attendance and Check-in: How are you doing? How do you feel? Online safety/Digital Citizenship - Applied Digital Skills Using Google Classroom posts and comments to support conversations and connection Google Slides: give students a prompt and have them respond with webcam pics Have them teach something non-school curriculum through pictures Google Form (or a non-graded Google Classroom assignment): Asking “how are you doing” and following up with them via email or Google Classroom private comments Connect outside tools to Google Classroom: Flipgrid for student check-ins, for fun prompts, to share their pets, etc. Pear Deck has SEL slides … put them in student-paced mode to be accessed any time Fun Google Meet video call ideas (13-20 in graphic below has some fun stuff) Google Teacher Podcast Mailbag Melissa Burns (South Carolina)  -- I don't know about anybody else, but my Google Classroom Stream was about to drive me CrAzY. I was always getting messages from parents and students that they could not find certain things like links or instructions. My saving grace was discovering the Materials option in the Classwork section. Here I can organize important instructions, links, and even "How-To," videos. Did not know if this could help anyone else. I love listening to ya'll every week. Google Classroom Cheat Sheets, Google Classroom FAQ, Bookmark the Classwork Page Anonymous Voicemail -- Enabled Google Meet on Classroom. Access from top banner. Is there a way to go into Google Calendar and set up a scheduled time? It assigns a different Google Meet location. They aren’t going to the same spot. Her workaround: Go to down to description: enters link there. Doesn’t allow her to enter Google Classroom meet link. On The Blogs Matt: Use Explore Explain Apply to plan remote learning lessons 10 online whiteboard options for remote learning Ditch That Textbook eLearning Resources 70 elearning activities, templates and tutorials Kasey: FREE Google Templates Work From Home and Get Things Done! Google Classroom FAQ FREE Webinar: G Suite for School Leaders: Leading the New Normal with a Framework for Meaningful Digital Learning Remote Learning Resources

In this episode of The Suite Talk, Kyle will go over using Google Forms and Google Keep to digitize the IEP process. You can check out my website www.thesuitetalk.com for more information about my show.    Want to be a guest?  Please do so and show off your edtech expertise! Please click here or visit my website to fill out the guest form.  I will get back to you as soon as I can. Stay up to date on the latest episode on my YouTube channel, newsletter or podcast.  My show is available on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and Google Podcast. Click on the ‘Episodes and Podcast List' page to read the show notes and watch past or current episodes. Click on the ‘Schedule' page to see who will be a guest on the show. Alice Keeler and I wrote a new book called Stepping up to Google Classroom.  It has 50 steps to help beginners get started, plus many tips and pedagogy that will help you re-think your classroom workflow and mindset. The book should be available by  May/June 2020. To receive updates on the book release, you can subscribe to Alice's newsletter  https://app.birdsend.co/forms/883/hosted or subscribe to The Suite Talk newsletter.   

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/44 It's NOT about Google, y'all! It's about the LEARNING! Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Technology presents us with a unique opportunity in education, an opportunity to create more dynamic learning experiences for our students. We have to start thinking differently about our assignments. One-and-done doesn’t cut it anymore. The learning needs to live, grow, connect, and go beyond traditional ideas. We need Dynamic Learning! This episode is NOT about Google or G Suite, but how to use these tools to support dynamic LEARNING in the classroom. Dynamic Learning is at the heart of my book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning From Static to Dynamic. It’s my passion. It’s my blood, my sweat, and frankly, a lot of tears! I want to help teachers like you to Shake Up Learning. Shoutout Thank you to Ashley Brown for leaving us a question about badges. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Dynamic Learning with Google You can dive deeper into Dynamic Learning by listening to the first five episodes of the Shake Up Learning Show. This binge-worthy series on meaningful technology integration was the kick-off to my podcast and will give you a detailed look at the Dynamic Learning Model and Framework. Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom How to Plan for Technology Integration I would also like to personally invite you to join one of the Shake Up Learning book studies that we conduct throughout the year. You can find the latest information and schedule on this page: shakeuplearning.com/bookstudy. What is Dynamic Learning? Dynamic Learning is characterized by constant change and activity. This learning takes place organically, growing and evolving through more unconventional means, with the learner collaborating, creating, and communicating to demonstrate progress and mastery. Dynamic Learning also extends beyond the boundaries of a traditional school day, beyond the physical location of the classroom, beyond using tools as digital substitutes, or even the traditional notion of hard-and-fast due dates. The Dynamic Learning Characteristics When you think DYNAMIC, I want you to think BEYOND! (Read full definitions here.) BEYOND the Bell: a lifelong learning mindset for students. BEYOND the Grade Level and Subject Area: helping students tap into passions and interests that are outside the given curriculum. BEYOND the Walls: publishing student work for a global audience, and bringing in global connections and collaborations. BEYOND the Tools: using digital tools to do new things. BEYOND the Due Date: mentoring and coaching students to continue learning even after the project has been assessed. If the Internet is down, and you have to change your digital lesson to pencil and paper, the lesson should invariably lose something. Meaning, if your lesson is using technology in a dynamic way, it just can’t be replicated on paper. The Dynamic Learning Framework You can download a printable PDF version of the graphic here. Using Google Tools to Support Dynamic Learning So how does Google come into play? Well, Google and G Suite for Education offers educators and students many tools that will support the Dynamic Learning Framework. Remember, this is not about Google--not about getting carried away by shiny tools, but about how we can use these tools to support learning. There are many lesson plans available in the Shake Up Learning book, as well as my online database of shared lesson plans, and most involve some sort of Google tool. But today, I want to share with you some quick wins, easy tips to help you see the reality of Dynamic Learning in your classroom. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. Beyond the Bell Learning doesn't have to end when the bell rings. With digital tools and devices that are available 24/7, students can continue to learn, collaborate, grow, and dig deeper into their learning on their own terms. This doesn't mean homework. This is a mindset for students that means learning can take place anytime, anywhere, and students can own it. Beyond the bell is a lifelong learning mindset for students. Please don’t assume this one simply means doing things after the bell rings! It’s much more than that. We want students to recognize learning, know how to seek out their own learning, and have a growth mindset. Google tools can help support this mindset in many ways.  Beyond the Bell with Goal Setting Goal setting is a research-based strategy that is common among adults, but it’s something we should instill in our students at an early age. We want students not only to understand and reach the learning goals we set in the classroom but also set their own goals. This is where it gets personal. Goals setting with students will allow you to get to know them and cultivate relationships. But this doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the little ones can set mini-goals. For instance, ask them, “What’s one thing that would make today great?” Or “What will make you smile today?” With the older students, it is important that we don’t tie grades to a goal. What I mean by that is that grades are often reflective of many other things like turning in late work, etc. Associate the goal with the learning! What is it they will know or be able to do when they reach this goal?  We can use many different Google tools for goal setting. Google Keep is a favorite of mine. It’s an easy way to document goals and revisit them on a regular basis. You could also track goals in Docs or a fancy Google Sheet. The point is to articulate goals on a regular timeline and to revisit every one to three weeks, so you don’t lose sight. Vision boards are a visual way to imagine reaching your goals. Traditional vision boards have images and words that help you stay focused on what it will look like when you reach your goals. Google Slides and Google Drawings are perfect partners for this image-driven creation! Beyond the Bell with Trackers As an adult, I often track my steps and progress over time. In the classroom, my students tracked their reading--pages read, books completed. But the power of tracking can help our students not only reach their goals but establish good habits and emotional control. Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL, is an essential component of success for students. Trackers offer students a way to recognize emotions and social queues, as well as show growth over time. Google Sheets is a great application for tracking habits, emotions, reading, health, and even moods. My friend and colleague, Lisa Johnson, has included many trackers in her book, Creatively Productive. Most of her templates are available in Google Sheets and Numbers. By using a spreadsheet template, we can create a quick and easy way to track. (Check out her guest post and access her free templates here: 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity.) Podcast Question of the Week [33:29] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week:  How do you help build a growth mindset with your students?   Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [34:45] - Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use  the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Shake Up Learning Book Study The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 1: Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 2: The 4 C’s: The Superfoods of Learning The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 3: A Framework for Meaningful Technology Integration The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 4: Easy Lesson Plan Makeovers for Your Classroom The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 5: How to Plan for Technology Integration The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 41: 25+ Ways to Use Google Keep for Teachers and Students The Shake Up Learning Show Episode 32: Productivity Tips and Tools for Teachers and Students 6 FREE Google Templates for Creative Productivity

Google News and Updates What’s new in Chrome OS: Virtual Desks, simpler printing and more Want to make a podcast? 5 tips to get you started Instantly create new docs, events, spreadsheets and more from your browser https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/shortcuts-made-possible-new/ Vint Cerf’s top moments from 50 years of the Internet Featured Content To use Google Classroom or Not? Chromebooks iPads/Tablets Yes, Kinder+ can use Google Sheets! http://christinepinto.com/2017/01/28/models-and-equations-in-google-sheets/ Collaborate with older grades When 1st & 7th graders get to work together in the same building, you realize the power of a K-8 school!

Google News and Updates Follow the journey of 13 Latino Trailblazers Make the Palace of Versailles yours on Google Arts & Culture Keeping privacy and security simple, for you https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/8-awesome-reasons-go-incognito-google-chrome/ To stay secure online, Password Checkup has your back https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/password-checkup-extensio/pncabnpcffmalkkjpajodfhijclecjno?hl=en Featured Content Google Sites for workshops Links to EVERYTHING -- presentations, notes, activities, additional resources For multiple days, organize pages by day Embed slides, docs, etc. to make it easier to access and view Link to outside resources in the menu Links to all activities One-stop shop Give them ONE LINK that includes everything! Published Google Slides Collaborative notes with Google Docs (or Slides) Using Google Classroom tips Not recommended for anything less than a day with a mixed group from different schools--unless it’s your main topic. Coaches/Trainers: keep a class going all year with your teachers Blended book studies Blended PD with Google Classroom episode coming next week on The Shake Up Learning Show FREE Google Certified Trainer resources Shared Google Slides to share ideas. (Change the slide master for different types) (Here’s a post on how to do this with students that you can adjust for PD) https://alicekeeler.com/2015/08/04/google-slides-your-first-week-activity/ Invite people with Google Hangouts Google Slides live closed captions Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Melissa Burns, 4th grade, Clinton SC -- Wants to do a digital interactive notebook with Google Slides. How to add additional slides after assigning the initial notebook? Google Slides interactive notebooks + 20 activities to fill them Michele Koper (Wisconsin) -- I love listening to your podcast every week. I've gotten so many ideas that I've been able to share with staff. After listening to your PD tips (which I completely agree with- especially the problem-solution topic), I just couldn't resist emailing about the meatloaf comparison. Instead of meatloaf, I like to think of it as a smoothie that I'm able to throw some greens into. Thought I'd just pass along a more appetizing visual :)

Episode 16: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Drawings and Google Keep Edition featuring Jared and Kari Wall SHOW DATE: December 10, 2018SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Drawings and Google Keep.SHOW NOTES: News and Notes:We are working on our next episode and we have received some responses, but want more. We want this episode to be able to give teachers some resources that will help them and their students when you have to be away from class. We need comments or suggestions on tools you could use to teach your class when you have to be off campus. Any comments may be used in one of our upcoming episodes! Here is the link to our Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/b0eab2bd.Remember our current contest is for a Christmas Goodie Box giveaway from Wall EdTech. To enter for a chance to win, you must visit our podcast page on Itunes, Spreaker, or Iheart Radio and leave a review of the podcast. Be honest. Tell us what you think. Just like our students, we need to know what is working and what needs to be tweaked in order to make this show as effective as it can be for you, our listeners.Have you seen our website? Changes have been happening! Check out our website at www.walledtech.com where we have been updating information and resources so you can access things better. Under construction: a better organized and more useful section of video tutorials.Technology Tools & TrendsTechnology Tools: Trend: Student Creation vs simply encountering technology in the classroom. While many are beginning to use technology in the classroom, for most, this simply means students are completing the same old activities using technology. Think past the worksheet by ensuring students are experiencing the power of technology to help them to create. Whether this be finding their own voice through apps like FlipGrid or creating posters, videos, or presentations using apps like adobe spark, canva, screencastify, or google slides, we must be sure that students are learning and showing what they have learned through creation.Tools: Classroom Intercom is a social media app that allows admins and teachers to create a social media presence that the students can control. This teaches students digital citizenship as they help to promote their own school activities. Student posts are sent to the administrator dashboard for approval to ensure posts are appropriate.Question: What is Google Drawings?Drawings is a blank canvas that allows users to collaborate and work together in real time.Create flowcharts, organizational charts, concept maps, and other types of diagramsInsert images Drag and drop optionsChange background to an image, solid color, or transparentCan be embedded directly into a Google docHow are we using Google Drawings in the classroom?Maps (make the background as an image)Used this in social studies to have students create their own maps (physical, political, and climate)Drag and dropUse Drawings to create or simulate technology enhanced questions in which students must drag and drop concepts in the appropriate place on the graphic.Science (life cycle, cell parts, etc.) Social studies (maps, timelines)English (plot maps, chronological order, summary, venn diagrams, etc)Story MapsUse to have student fill in a plot map or the hero’s journey map.Add images (even animated gifs) to add creativityI have used this along with the transferrable skills students have acquired with other programs to reinforce the proper way to resize and crop images. Students create posters that are a representation of themselvesMemes can be made using Google Drawings that can reflect a portion of a lessonWhat is Google Keep?Keep offers a variety of tools for taking notesIncludes textListsImagesAudioKeep is completely customizable with colors and images. You can “pin” a note to keep it at the top of your list.Google Keep can be shared with others just like other Google tools.Google Keep can be linked with Google Calendar to set reminders of things you need to do.Keep also has a feature that allows you to copy the notes to a Google doc.How are we using Google Keep in the classroom?My students use Keep as a running tasks list of their activities and assignments.Used as checkboxes, students have a daily record of what they need to accomplish and the due dates. Once they have completed and submitted an item, they check that task off their list and it moves to the bottom of the task list.This gives them a feeling of accomplishment by being able to cross an item off a list.Keep keeps a record of the tasks without deleting the items that have been checked off. This allows me to double check with them if there is an assignment or due date in question.How are we using Google Keep professionally?Tasks list...much like my students, I create a task list of things I need to accomplish and check them off once they have been completed.I use Keep in meetings when recording notes. I can then copy the notes to a Google Doc if I need toHow are we using Google Keep personally?Keep is a fantastic way to keep a running grocery list that can be shared with others.Tasks list of things that need to be done, errands, bills, etc.Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: We will discuss how you continue the learning process when you are not in class. We will talk about the technology tools being utilized for students to continue with their lessons and activities when a teacher is not present in the classroom. This is the Flipgrid we have asked you to let us know.

Episode 15: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Forms Edition featuring Jared and Kari Wall SHOW DATE: November 26, 2018SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Forms.SHOW NOTES: News and Notes:We are still looking for comments or suggestions on tools you could use to teach your class when you have to be off campus. Any comments may be used in one of our upcoming episodes! Here is the link to our Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/b0eab2bd.Remember our current contest is for a Christmas Goodie Box giveaway from Wall EdTech. To enter for a chance to win, you must visit our podcast page on Itunes, Spreaker, or Iheart Radio and leave a review of the podcast. Be honest. Tell us what you think. Just like our students, we need to know what is working and what needs to be tweaked in order to make this show as effective as it can be for you, our listeners.Recent Blog Post: Louisiana’s Ed Tech Gap. Changes are happening! Check out our website at www.walledtech.com where we have been updating information and resources so you can access things better. Coming soon: a better organized and more useful section of video tutorials.Google Form: request help, ask questions, or leave general feedback.Technology Tools & TrendsTechnology Tools: Trend: Using Infographics to catch a student’s attention? Visuals are everywhere, give your students teaser graphics for an upcoming unit or lesson. Teachers creating classroom newsletters for students.We create them to go with our show notes as a quick snapshot of what the podcast is about. Viewers can see what the show is about and listen if they’re curious and want to learn more.Tools: Google Drawing allows you to embed active drawing activities into student assignments. Let your students drag and drop, label, and more! Google Keep for planning, organizing, and teaching students to be organized and take notes. Listen to our next episode to learn more about how we are utilizing these tools in our classrooms.Question: What is Google Form?Google Forms are question/survey type responses that can be collected from anyone. They include: multiple choice, linear scale, long answer, short answer, checkboxes for multiple responses. Google Forms can be se to ask the next question based on a previous answer through sections. Images can be placed in a Google Form as well.Forms can be completed multiple times or just once.Forms can collect email addresses or be completed anonymously.Forms can be set to be viewed by only certain people (within your domain). Forms are shared via link, embed code, or email.You can create the form to have required responses so the person completing the form has to respond to the question.Google Form responses can be viewed as charts and other visual representations OR they are connected with a Google Sheet.How are we using Google Forms in the classroom?QuizzesText and Vocabulary quizzes can be easily administered that grade automatically. Share student scores immediately or at a later time. Add images, audio, or video.Choose response destinations that allow students to learn from their incorrect answers.Google Sheet connection collects responses for analyzing most missed items and which answers tripped students up the most. Helps with assessing the focus of upcoming lessons.Student AccountabilityI use a form as a quick reflection of student behavior and attentiveness for the day. I ask things such as: Was the student on task?, Did they perform today’s skills correctly?, Did they help someone?, On a scale, how much effort did I feel they were putting into their work?, Did this student need to be redirected?Students use a form to track test corrections and progress on standards for each unit.Student Goal Setting and ReflectionI use a google form to have students set unit goals and to reflect on their progress at the end of each unit.Weekly Business ReportsThis is based on about 6-8 questions reflecting on the week in class. Students must always give an explanation to their response. The questions ask about their struggles for the week, their successes, and I always end it with a fun hashtag response to sum up their week.Parent Contact LogI use a Form to record when I have made contact with a parent and the reason I contacted them or why they contacted me. I also have a place for notes to record details and outcomes of the conversation. Student Infraction Tracker School Wide (Also Positive Behavior Support)Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: We will continue our talks on effectively using Google tools in the classroom and how we are using Google Drawings and Google Keep in our classroom teaching and planning.

Episode 13: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Sheets Edition featuring Jared and Kari Wall SHOW DATE: November 12, 2018SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Sheets.SHOW NOTES: News and Notes:Thank you to all who followed us on twitter the past three weeks and shared one of our podcast episodes via your twitter feed. The winner of our drawing the $25 Amazon Gift Card is (drumroll):Heather White-@WhiteBoardTechy Heather is a Louisiana teacher and technology integrator. She is using all kinds of technology and we hope she can use the $25 Amazon gift card. Congratulations to Heather WhiteWe are still looking for comments or suggestions on tools you could use to teach your class when you have to be off campus. Any comments may be used in one of our upcoming episodes! Here is the link to our Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/b0eab2bd.Our next contest will be a Christmas Goodie Box giveaway from Wall EdTech. To enter for a chance to win, you must visit our podcast page on Itunes, Spreaker, or Iheart Radio and leave a review of the podcast. Be honest. Tell us what you think. Just like our students, we need to know what is working and what needs to be tweaked in order to make this show as effective as it can be for you, our listeners.Technology Tools & TrendsTechnology Tools: JoeZoo add on for Google Docs and App.Useful for teacher assessment of work in Google DocsProvides a platform for leaving typed or spoken comments in student work. Typed comments can be read by a text to speech functionAutomated grammar and mechanics checker to save teacher time and help students identify common errors in their writing.Rubrics for easy grading.Works with Google Classroom to export grades and gives you charts and graphs of student progress in writing.ScreencastifyMentioned before, but let’s talk about its ability to allow for visual and auditory feedback on student work. Don’t just leave written comments student won’t look at. Engage them with screencastify.Voice Notes: Audio instructions for students-I’ve been going through our notes and objective for students who are not at school.Question: What is Google Sheets?Google slides is a spreadsheet much like Excel, but for those of you who are in Google Education districts (have google accounts for teachers and students), it is so much more.Data from Google forms can be collected in a Google Sheet. This is a game changer for teachers in so many ways! Let’s discuss how this can be used in the classroom.How are we using Google Sheets in the classroom?Pair with a Google Form toCollect student answers to simple quiz questions to maximize the impact of gauging student performance for formative assessment.Use as a rubric tool to collect student scores and quickly see your notes and evaluation of student performance and work.Use as a walkaround tool to give students feedback on their performance in class.Use as a behavior tracker that connects to student trackers providing the teacher with information and allowing the student to see their progress.Use it for student accountability-useful when called to a parent/teacher conference to be able to show how that student has been conducting themselves in class.Behavior, on tasks, performing skills, etc.Weekly Business Report-students reflect on the week and set goalsStand AloneUse as a test corrections tracker for my students to see how they are performing on standards across multiple assessments.Use as checklist for students to check items completed on a project.Use it as a formative assessment with the checkbox feature to ensure that my students are performing a skill correctly.Use it to track test scores to determine when students are ready to take certification exams.Collaborative experiencesUse as a virtual gallery walk to collect students responses on an assignment like reading literature to identify figurative language or plot elements.Visuals-Google Sheets is excellent for organizing information of all kinds and displaying it for others to useUse it in my classroom to post on my Google Site for students to see who is up next to take a certification exam.Students sign up for “job listings” for my business class and they are able to see who has a job for which day.Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: Nikki Lavergne with Livingston Parish schools will be here talking about her STEAM Express and technology from a leadership role.

Episode 12: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Slides Edition featuring Jared and Kari Wall SHOW DATE: October 29, 2018SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Slides.SHOW NOTES: News and Notes:Retweeting and Liking on Twitter and Facebook to be entered into the drawing for an Amazon gift cardAny comments may be used in one of our upcoming episodes! Here is the link to our Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/b0eab2bd.Technology Tools & TrendsAlways be prepared with backup lessons and/or activities. You never know when you will need an impromptu lesson. It is a good idea to have a couple of backup activities always prepared. These are not your emergency lesson plans. You may:You, your children, or a family member may take suddenly illInternet failureEtc.Continue building relationships with your students. We’ve gotten to know our students’ behaviors and work ethics, but now we need to focus on really “knowing” them. Let them know you care and are there for them.Technology Tools: Edji.itFor collaborative reading and annotationsFire Visualization allows you to see where students are annotating Poster My WallVery similar to Canva, students can create an account using their Google login, tons of templates that are more appealing to students Question: What is Google Slides?Google slides is a presentation much like Microsoft PowerPoint, but for those of you who are in Google Education districts (have google accounts for teachers and students), it is so much more.How are we using Google Slides in the classroom?PresentingDisplaying objectives and agendasEmbedded in a google site Students are able to access activities if they are absent or behind in their workInteractive abilitiesLinks can be added to student activities or resourcesEmbed videos or animated gifsFormative assessments along with the Pear Deck add onStudent Notes, Impromptu Presentations, and PortfoliosUse templates for a unit or topicStudent work is collected here and students can present their thinking to the teacher, the classroom, or just to their table or partner.Collaborative experiencesShare a template with a group and allow students to work together to create their own presentations to teach the rest of the class.Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Sheets Edition. We will discuss how we are using Sheets in our classroom for collaboration, formative assessments, reflections, and much more.

Episode 11: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Google Docs Edition featuring Jared and Kari Wall SHOW DATE: October 22, 2018SUMMARY: Basic tips for choosing and using Google tools in the classroom for teaching and learning: focusing on how we use Google Docs.SHOW NOTES: News and Notes:Say something about Retweeting and Liking on for the Amazon gift cardAny comments may be used in one of our upcoming episodes! Here is the link to our Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/b0eab2bd.Technology Tools & TrendsClassroom Management Reminder: Stay consistent with your procedures and expectations. Technology Tools: ChatterPix app for smartphones and iPads. This could easily be used by younger students. The app allows the student to take a pic of anything and make the image talk by drawing a line for the mouth across the image. It has a 30 second limit of recording, so the student would have to know exactly what they were going to say on the recording.CheckMark: auto remarks in Google Docs for grading anything, but especially writing for ELA teachers! Save time, customize for types of activities! Question: What is Google Docs?Google docs is a word processor much like Microsoft Word, but for those of you who are in Google Education districts (have google accounts for teachers and students), it is so much more.How are we using Google Docs in the classroom?Single user documents to replace worksheets or write essays. This is a no brainer. Create and share your worksheets and activities with Google Docs to remove the paper from your classroom. Integrated with Google Classroom, each student gets their own copy.Teachers can now leave feedback directly to students either real time as they are working or after the fact. You can even have conversations with students in the document while they are working!Collaborative experiencesAssign one document to pairs, groups, or a whole class!Students can use this document to work together on an activity, give peer feedback, ask and answer questions as a sort of backchannel chat feature for your class.Set the student expectations prior to opening the document. Give them procedures for what is expected of them. They must be respectful, do not delete anyone’s work, etc. HyperdocsCreate activities that allow for student choice! Place hyperlinks to the bookmarked sections of your document.Create links to other sites or tools directly from your Google Document.Next on Wall to Wall Podcast: Using Google Tools in the Classroom: Slides Edition. We will discuss how we are using Slides in our classroom for collaboration, formative assessments, reflections, and much more.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Open Mic: What's On Your Summer Bucket List" facilitated by Paula Naugle with sharing by all participants. June 17, 2017. Join us for a "bang-up" opportunity to wrap up our school year broadcasts and send you into the summer break with awesome ideas and resources being shared in this Open Mic show "What's on your Summer Bucket List?" During this Open Mic session facilitated by the always amazing facilitator extraordinaire, Paula Naugle, participants will take turns getting on the mic to share something related to one of the guiding questions. Q1 What is the first PD book you plan on reading this summer and why? Q2 What conferences (live/virtual) would you like to attend this summer and why? Q3 What new tech tool/toy would you like to add to your tech bag this summer? Q4 What fun places will you plan to visit this summer? Q5 What hobbies will you pursue during the summer? You can sign up to share using this form http://tinyurl.com/liveclass20openmic or if time is available you can just raise your hand to take the mic to share. Everyone who gets on the mic to share will be eligible for a prize drawing! Be sure to check out your audio in advance so you'll know your mic will be working when it's your turn to share! Wear a headset to prevent echo/feedback. We can't wait to be inspired by everyone who will be sharing! This will be our last show before our annual break for ISTE and the summer break. We will resume our regular shows on Saturday, August 5th with a fabulous presentation by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith on "The Google Infused Classroom": Using Google Tools based on pedagogy and making student thinking visible. http://live.classroom20.com/archive-and-resources