You know who truly understands the job of a teacher? Other teachers. We know, the work is hard, and there is nothing like it in the world. Our team thanks and celebrates you and all that you do for your students, their families, your colleagues and communities. Today’s post is our “Teacher Appreciation Week” gift […]
Author: wendywolfe
Coming Soon to a Planet Near You: Earth Day
Since 1970, Earth Day has been a global thing: a time to think about, celebrate, and do better for this planet we all call home. More than 1 billion people around the world will turn their focus to Earth on April 22. Today we share some ideas to help bring Earth into focus in our […]
Bringing March Madness Spirit Into Your Classes!
March. A month that brings a few things that are hard to escape, whether fans or not: Daylight Saving Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Brain Injury Awareness Day, National Water Day… and of course, the NCAA March Madness that is about to take over streaming services while talks of “brackets” fill the air. Fan? Not? Either […]
1:1 Tech Integration Coaching Meetings (& Creating Soundboards with Google Slides)
Have you ever had an idea about something you wanted to do with your students but weren’t sure how to make it a reality? One of the many supports our team offers to MPS staff is 1:1 support (virtually or in-person) around educational technology and technology integration for all staff. And, if you’re thinking, “That […]
Winter Wonder!
Winter in Minnesota. We love it? We hate it? We love to hate it? However one feels about winter, this winter isn’t bringing quite the winter Minnesota historically experiences. In case you and/or your students are missing winter, today’s post explores three fun ways, books, virtual tours, and interactives, to bring back the snow. ❄️ […]
Emoji, GIF & Sticker Magic in Google Workspace!
Emojis, GIFs, and stickers can enhance reading comprehension and bring a level of fun into text. Now, incorporating them into Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets has never been easier. We hope you and your students have fun and benefit from today’s 2¢! Missed a Two Cents Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! […]
Google Arts & Culture: Bringing the World of Art to a Classroom Near You
The first draft for this post was: “Google Arts & Culture. It is amazing. Go there. You’ll lose yourself in learning and fun.” While that is true, I thought a little more context might be helpful. 🙂 This fall our team has been collaborating with many teachers and sites in support of students who do […]
2¢ Tuesday: A New Look for Seesaw!
Missed a Two Cents Tuesday post? Click here to see the whole collection! Have a question about technology integration for your classroom? Schedule a 1:1 tech coach appt, submit it to the blog, or send an email to tech.integration@mpls.k12.mn.us!
Looking for an Avatar?
Starting a new school year gives students the opportunity to start fresh and express themselves anew. With that in mind, a digital avatar, seal, or icon can be a great way for students to share their identity and represent themselves when they share their digital work with their classmates, families, school, or the world. Publishing […]
May Educator Spotlight: New Ideas for Nearpod
Hi everybody! So glad you joined us for our May Educator Spotlight. Each month our Educator Spotlight features an MPS staff member and how they are using Educational Technology with their students. This month’s Educator Spotlight features Cayla Baumann from Washburn High School. Cayla teaches Social Studies and was a 2022-23 Tech Coaching Connection (TCC) […]
