
Part 1: Preparing For The New School Year And The Unknown - E010
06/09/20 • 48 min
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In the first of this two-part podcast, we will be discussing how we as educators can prepare for a new school year, not knowing what it will look like. A pandemic is unpredictable, so it is important to consider the various options for what school could look like in September (or whenever it starts in your district) so that everyone is more prepared.
If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content!
We would love to hear from you – leave us a message on our FLIPGRID!
News and Updates:
- EquatIO updates - new science and math tools
- Wakelet - Wakelet Live on June 1st (lots of updates)
- Join the Wakelet Community
- Zoom fatigue resources
Featured Content:
Tips for Teachers:
- Get Certified!
- Google Certification
- Global GEG Level 1 bootcamp
- Kasey Bell - Shake Up Learning
- Google for Education Teacher Center
- Level 1 - $10, Level 2 - $25 USD
- Other certifications:
- Apple Teacher
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- EdTech tools: Screencastify, EdPuzzle, Kahoot!
- Google Certification
- Learn about your LMS (Learning Management System) and collaborate with a colleague!
- Create a training resource library for teachers AND students
- Build community - have teachers and students contribute to this library and create multilingual resources
- Community Building - create a Wakelet collection to share with others!
- Example teacher intro video
- Check out previous episodes for lots of other ideas
Tips for Students:
- Explicit teaching on tech tools
- Start your course with skills needed to be successful online instead of with curriculum
- Intro unit for your LMS
- Practice the skills!
- Self-paced
- Instructions for parents on different tech tools you’ll be using
- Use Wakelet for curating your resources!
- Use simplified language
- Great for ELLs (and the rest of your students)
- Studying and Learning Skills
- Watching a video and taking notes
- Minimizing distractions from social media
- Creating a quiet study space
- Classroom Culture and Mindset
- Mastery-based approaches to move away from grades focus
Connect with EduGals:
- Twitter @EduGals
- Rachel @dr_r_johnson
- Katie @KatieAttwell
- EduGals Website
- Support the show
In the first of this two-part podcast, we will be discussing how we as educators can prepare for a new school year, not knowing what it will look like. A pandemic is unpredictable, so it is important to consider the various options for what school could look like in September (or whenever it starts in your district) so that everyone is more prepared.
If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content!
We would love to hear from you – leave us a message on our FLIPGRID!
News and Updates:
- EquatIO updates - new science and math tools
- Wakelet - Wakelet Live on June 1st (lots of updates)
- Join the Wakelet Community
- Zoom fatigue resources
Featured Content:
Tips for Teachers:
- Get Certified!
- Google Certification
- Global GEG Level 1 bootcamp
- Kasey Bell - Shake Up Learning
- Google for Education Teacher Center
- Level 1 - $10, Level 2 - $25 USD
- Other certifications:
- Apple Teacher
- Microsoft Certified Educator
- EdTech tools: Screencastify, EdPuzzle, Kahoot!
- Google Certification
- Learn about your LMS (Learning Management System) and collaborate with a colleague!
- Create a training resource library for teachers AND students
- Build community - have teachers and students contribute to this library and create multilingual resources
- Community Building - create a Wakelet collection to share with others!
- Example teacher intro video
- Check out previous episodes for lots of other ideas
Tips for Students:
- Explicit teaching on tech tools
- Start your course with skills needed to be successful online instead of with curriculum
- Intro unit for your LMS
- Practice the skills!
- Self-paced
- Instructions for parents on different tech tools you’ll be using
- Use Wakelet for curating your resources!
- Use simplified language
- Great for ELLs (and the rest of your students)
- Studying and Learning Skills
- Watching a video and taking notes
- Minimizing distractions from social media
- Creating a quiet study space
- Classroom Culture and Mindset
- Mastery-based approaches to move away from grades focus
Connect with EduGals:
- Twitter @EduGals
- Rachel @dr_r_johnson
- Katie @KatieAttwell
- EduGals Website
- Support the show
Previous Episode

A Guide To Google Forms For Teaching - E009
In this episode, we talk about how you can use Google Forms with your students. We discuss the various question types, how to use sections in Forms, as well as how to really take advantage of the features present to increase student learning.
If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content!
We would love to hear from you – leave us a message on our FLIPGRID!
News and Updates
- Google Groups is getting a new updated interface!
- Google Meet - Noise cancellation is coming soon!
- Global GEG Level 1 Training Bootcamp - June 12, 19, 26, 2020 - FREE! Sign up here
Featured Content
Main options
- Question types - short answer, paragraph, multiple choice, checkboxes, drop down, grids, upload a file, linear scale, date, time
- Import questions from other created forms - create a question bank to import from as a time-saving tool
- Add a title and description - breaks up the questions/content
- Insert image and video - look for the three dots for alignment options, show captions in video, hover text for image; double click to change its size
- Use images for multiple choice answers too; great for math/science or use EquatIO
- Add a section - use for “go to section based on answer”; differentiate learning, review concepts with video/activity/link etc.; plan, plan, PLAN before diving in!
- Three dots at the bottom of the question - description, shuffle order, go to section options
Settings
- General - collect email addresses, limit to 1 response, restrict to domain, edit after submit, see summary charts/text responses
- Presentation - show progress bar, shuffle question order, show link to submit another response, customize confirmation message (links next activity, Classroom assignment, video, etc here)
- Quizzes - toggle on, locked mode for managed Chromebooks (update Chrome!), release marks (immediately or later), assign point values
- Answer key options (answers, feedback - incorrect and correct, add link and video)
- Multiple choice and short answer can be set up for self-marking
Themes
- Access via the paint palette
- Change image, theme colours, four font options
- Check out the new fonts from Google - Lexand (great for accessibility)
- Upload your own custom header - Slides Mania template
Three Dots beside SEND
- Add collaborators and make a copy of a form
- Get a pre-filled link - fill in any of the answer fields you want to be pre-populated, then click on get link; great for avoiding the common errors
Some Uses of Forms
- Quizzes, flipped classroom, formative assessments
- Feedback from students on your teaching
- Reflections on learning and goal-setting
- Escape Rooms (using data validation)
- Lots of other ways to process y
Connect with EduGals:
- Twitter @EduGals
- Rachel @dr_r_johnson
- Katie @KatieAttwell
- EduGals Website
- Support the show
Next Episode

Part 2: Effective Blended Learning Models For The New School Year - E011
In the second of this two-part podcast, we will be diving deeper into how we as educators can prepare for a new school year, not knowing what it will look like. We will be discussing various blended learning models and how we can apply these models to face-to-face as well as distance learning scenarios. We also talk about various EdTech tools that can support blended learning.
If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new content!
We would love to hear from you – leave us a message on our FLIPGRID!
News and Updates:
- We’re taking a short break to recharge! New episode is coming in July and we’ll return to our regular weekly schedule in mid-August.
- Statement From EduGals About Events Unfolding In The U.S.A.
- Do you have any resources to share with us? Share on Flipgrid or on Twitter
Featured Content:
Blended Learning Models Resources
- Models - Blended Learning
- 12 Different Types of Blended Learning
- Blended Learning - Edutopia Resources
- Blended Learning Universe
- Blended Learning: Making It Work In Your Classroom Video
Station-Based Learning
- Works great in all panels from K-12
- Breakout rooms using Google Meet for stations
- Choice boards for organization - Slides Mania templates!
Flipped Classroom
- Books
- Video recording apps: EduCreations or Explain EDU (iPad), Screencastify (Chrome extension)
Project-Based Learning
- PBL Works Resources
Individual Rotation Model
- Differentiated stations for students
- Fluency Tutor is a great tool to use for ESL students
Tool Recommendations For Blended Learning
- Screencastify
- Explain EDU
- Google Slides
- Jamboard - limitations: 20 frames max and 50 collaborators
- Google Keep
- ESL -
Connect with EduGals:
- Twitter @EduGals
- Rachel @dr_r_johnson
- Katie @KatieAttwell
- EduGals Website
- Support the show
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