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Using An “Explore Board” for UDL

Universal Design For Learning, is a framework to improve teaching and learning by planning for all types of learners, with a focus on equity and student centered learning. I was first introduced to ‘Explore Boards’ from Holly Clark, with the Infused Classroom. Here is her blog with a complete explanation and a sample board for […]

Google Slides Add-on Clear Rectangle

FASTER and easier! When you are giving a presentation or making a choice board … adding a clear rectangle on the slides gives you more control over the experience. Clear Slide Add-on helps you do this quickly.

Communicating With Students-Text, Email, or Phone Call?

I recently was in a WASC meeting in which my colleagues and I were discussing how we can improve our communication with students, increase engagement and improve the culture of the school. Of course all of these goals are inter-related and rely heavily on the interactions between the teacher and students. Students in grades 9-12 […]

Hyperlink Slides Choice Board Add-On

Alice and Marcia discussed how to use Hyperlink Slides Choice Board Add-on. Begin by installing this Add-on here: Student choice is one of the most engaging strategies that teachers can use. Any type of choice gives students the feeling of being in some control of their learning. Since Halloween is approaching, we created a choice […]

Pull the Paragraph: Member Updates

Greetings! Pull the Paragraph (unofficial Add-on) will save you hours!! You need a folder in Google Drive with student Google Docs in it. This Add-on will pull all the text from the student Google Docs so you can give them feedback much faster!! New Member Feature The trick is to get all the student Google […]

Scheduler Add-on Tutorial

Create an event where participants rank their preference of sessions. Scheduler Add-on builds the schedule!