Teaching is always difficult, but teaching in the middle of a global pandemic is even harder! Teachers have suddenly found…
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How to Make Grading More Manageable
Did you catch my “One wish” post on Instagram? I asked if you could have a fairy godmother fulfill one teaching…
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Technology Tips for Google Apps for Education
Let’s play a little game: “Never have I ever…worked in a school that wasn’t 1:1.” “Never have I ever…worked in…
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Assignment Options on Google Classroom
Are you new to using Google Classroom? When you click to post an assignment you see options labeled “View Only”,…
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Use Flubaroo to Grade Open-Ended Questions on Google Forms
As more and more schools are switching to 1:1 settings or reducing paper allowances, it’s a very useful tool to…
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How to Create a Force Copy Link on Google Drive
Have you ever accidentally shared a document from your Google Drive and then *GASP* realized you SHARED it shared it?…
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Virtual Class Meeting Games for Language Learners
Are you running dry on things you can do during your live class sessions with your students? Are you required…
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What Can You Do With Boom Cards?
I’ve been sharing a lot about Boom Cards over the last few weeks, and one question I keep hearing is,…
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Using Boom Cards with Google Classroom
Boom Cards are one of my new favorite tools to use with my students! They’re basically digital, interactive task cards…
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How to Assign a PDF for Students to Complete Online
As more and more schools are switching to 1:1 settings or reducing paper allowances, it’s a very useful tool to…
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10 Reasons to try Boom Cards in Spanish Class
Have you heard of Boom Cards? They’re great! Basically, they’re digital, interactive activities that you can assign to your students…
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What are Boom Cards?
Boom Learning is a great tool for your classroom! The site hosts what they call boom cards which is really…
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Choice Boards in Spanish Class
Choice boards in Spanish class are a great way to provide options for your Spanish students! These can provide enrichment…
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Online Assessment Tools for Spanish Class
Some days we’re out of the classroom and want to check in on our students and see if they’re making…
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Taking Attendance with Technology
One of my biggest struggles as a teacher is remembering to take attendance within the first five minutes of class….
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Listening Library for Novice Learners
I know a lot of us teach novice learners and that sometimes it can be hard to find listening activities…
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GimKit – You HAVE to check it out!
I heard about GimKit in several places before (finally!) investigating, but Maris Hawkins was the true champion in introducing this…
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GeoGuessr – Let’s Explore the World!
Okay, admit it. Have you clicked down to street view in Google Maps, and then accidentally found yourself 20 minutes…
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Edpuzzle Ideas in World Language
Edpuzzle is a website that allows you to insert questions to videos you link or upload. It is one of…
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Quizlet Live Variations in Spanish Class
Do your students love Quizlet Live as much as mine do? We’re totally obsessed. I was getting a little worried…
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Google Maps in Spanish Class Combine Culture & Geography
Using Google Maps in Spanish class is a great way to combine learning about culture, and geography all at once!…
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Circumlocution Game: Scaffolding “Head’s Up” with Quizlet
I LOVE using the game Head’s Up. And Catch Phrase. Really, any game like those in my classroom. I bet…
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Exploring the News in Spanish Class
Using authentic resources can be great, but sometimes it’s overwhelming for our students. I wanted to share a way I…
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Blind Kahoot – Use Kahoot to Introduce Concepts
Kahoot is a great tool for reviewing and introducing content in your classes. Many students may already be familiar with…
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