A recent blog post by George Couros states that we shouldn’t just bounce back from the coronavirus school closures – we should “bounce forward”. What
Tag: Google Apps for Education
Becoming a Google Certified Innovator (podcast episode for ‘Making Better Teachers’)
I am very proud to be the first ever returning guest on the Making Better Teachers podcast and I really appreciate the second invitation from host
What are HyperDocs?
First of all, it is important to emphasise what HyperDocs are not. HyperDocs are not just digital worksheets. They are thoughtfully designed digital lessons that support
EdTechTeam #ShekouSummit18
This weekend, I hopped over the border from Hong Kong into China for a weekend of learning at the EdTechTeam Shekou Summit (Shenzhen). Three years
Six ways for students to connect and collaborate globally
As we design our lessons, we should consider our learning intentions and choose the best tool(s) for the job. Sometimes that involves technology and sometimes
Ten Gmail tips and tricks
Working in such a big and busy school, I receive many emails every day from colleagues, students and parents. It’s vital that I keep up
Bitmoji for teachers
I absolutely love Bitmoji! It allows users to create a personal avatar of themselves that appears in hundreds of picture messages. It never gets boring because
Three more Google courses for self-learning
Most people are aware of the Google certifications that are available and the titles that teachers can gain upon completion: Google Certified Educator Level 1
Contingency and technology
It has been an eventful week for teachers in Hong Kong. In an attempt to manage the influenza epidemic, the Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB) announced
Google for Education Certified Trainer: a new direction
With each Google certification, I have described the process as a journey. It has really felt like that because I started from scratch. Before moving
Five useful Google Sheets tricks
This morning, I have been using Google Sheets to prepare and organise my weight loss plan. Yes, I’m taking it very seriously so feel free to
Five recent(ish) Google Classroom updates
Considering how much I love Google Classroom, it’s surprising that I haven’t blogged about it since September. There have been many great updates since then.
Adam Hill on Google Apps for Education (Interview for ‘Teacher Tech Trials’)
Corey Engstrom is a Californian blogger who interviews teachers from around the world about educational technology and how it can be used to enhance learning.
Google Certified Educator Level 2: the journey continues…
Back in May, I completed the exam to become a Level 1 Google Certified Educator, after months of working through the online units. I reflected
The potential of Google My Maps
Last night, my colleague Dickie and I went to our first 21st Century Learning Teach Meet. What a fantastic event! The Teach Meets are regular
Google Classroom next steps
On Tuesday (incidentally my 28th birthday), I co-led some differentiated PD about Google Classroom. The aim is to implement it across the whole of the
Google Forms branching database
My students and I are already fairly familiar with Google Forms (to see how we use Google Forms for peer-assessments, click here). My students are
Minecraft: instant engagement
Have you heard of Minecraft? Of course you have, most likely because your students are infatuated with it! Perhaps not all of them play it, but
Google tools for organised teachers
When I moved to Hong Kong and to my new school, one of the biggest changes for me was the size of the school. Before
My journey to Google Certified Educator
A couple of hours ago, I completed my Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam, alongside a fantastic team of colleagues (Dickie, Daniel, Julie, Stephanie and Cindy).