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Updates to TemplateTab

I've been adding new features and doing bug fixes to TemplateTab.

As is par for the course, when you are coding you fix one thing and break 5 🤦‍♀️ so what I thought woud be a quick bug fix on Tuesday turned into 3 days of fixing... I'm sure you'll find an error, so please let me know! I made a short video in Google Vids to show you the new features.

Premium Features for TemplateTab

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS!! I added a new feature for you!!

Export Tabs - Static or Dynamic

You can now export tabs from a Google Sheets spreadsheet where each tab goes to a new individual spreadsheet. Today, I added where it adds it as IMPORTRANGE.... what does that mean? When you update the text (not formatting) on a tab, the individual tab created also updates.

⚠️ ImportRange is NOT super secure. If students know the name of the tabs they can modify the formula to view other sheets.

For your spreadsheet, insert a table of contents of the other sheets and hyperlinks to the sheets!

Google Slides Workshop

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Use Google Classroom??

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Install my spreadsheet to manage your Google Classroom and to reuse multiple assignments at once.

DO NOT COPY YOUR LAST YEARS CLASS IT IS A BIG MISTAKE!!

Webinar: Setting up Reuse GC
Tuesday, July 30 · 6:15 – 6:45pm
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Alice and ChatGPT

I asked ChatGPT (with prompting of course) to help me write a back to school message:

As we embark on a new school year, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we can integrate technology to enhance student learning while staying true to sound pedagogical principles. Here are some key points to keep in mind as you plan your lessons and integrate technology into your classrooms:

1. Pedagogy Before Technology

Remember, technology should serve as a tool to support and enhance your instructional strategies, not overshadow them. Focus on designing lessons that prioritize student engagement, curiosity, and ownership of learning.

2. The 4 C's: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

Use technology to foster these essential skills. Create opportunities for students to work together on projects, communicate their ideas effectively, think critically about problems, and express their creativity in unique ways.

3. The 5 E's Lesson Plan Model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate

Structure your lessons around this model to ensure that students are actively involved in their learning process. Use technology to provide interactive and dynamic experiences that move beyond passive consumption.

4. Authentic Assessment

Shift away from traditional tests and quizzes. Use project-based assessments, portfolios, and presentations to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts. Technology can provide platforms for students to showcase their work in innovative ways.

5. Responsible Use of AI

Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool in the classroom, but it must be used responsibly. Here’s what responsible use of AI means for us:

Enhancing Learning: Use AI tools that support personalized learning, provide immediate feedback, and help differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Maintaining Privacy: Be mindful of student data privacy. Ensure that any AI tools you use comply with data protection regulations and that you understand how student data is being used and stored.
Promoting Digital Literacy: Teach students about AI, how it works, and its impact on society. Encourage critical thinking about AI applications and ethical considerations.
Avoiding Over-Reliance: AI should complement, not replace, human interaction and judgment. Use AI to streamline administrative tasks and provide insights, but continue to engage with students directly and build strong relationships.

6. Technology as a Tool for Transformation

Leverage technology to transform learning experiences. Go beyond substitution and explore how technology can redefine tasks, modify processes, and create entirely new learning opportunities.

Avoiding Pitfalls:

Worksheets: Move away from rote memorization and embrace interactive, engaging activities.
Gimmick Technologies: Focus on tools that genuinely support student learning and creativity, rather than flashy but shallow tech.
Teacher-Centered Instruction: Facilitate discussions, guide inquiries, and create opportunities for student-led learning instead of extended lectures.
Passive Learning: Encourage active participation through hands-on projects and collaborative problem-solving.

As we integrate these principles into our teaching, let's remember that our ultimate goal is to create vibrant, student-centered learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed. Here’s to a fantastic new school year filled with innovation, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences!

Alice and Google Gemini

What did Gemini think I should say (with prompting) to you!

Greetings, Teacher Tech Trailblazers!

As we embark on a new school year filled with possibilities, let's reaffirm our commitment to student-centered learning, where technology empowers rather than overshadows.

Remember: In our Teacher Tech community, we champion the 4 C's - Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creative Thinking - and embrace the 5 E's lesson plan model, which puts student engagement and exploration at the forefront of learning.

EdTech Essentials for the Year Ahead:

Go Beyond Substitution: Think of technology as a tool to enhance learning experiences, not just replace traditional methods. Move past simply using tech as a substitute (like replacing paper worksheets with digital ones) and aim for the modification, augmentation, or redefinition levels of the SAMR model.
Prioritize Pedagogy: Remember, sound pedagogy is the foundation of effective technology integration. Focus on how tech can help students achieve learning goals, not just on the bells and whistles of the latest gadgets.
Focus on Active Learning: Design activities that encourage students to create, collaborate, and solve problems. Use tech tools that facilitate project-based learning, student-led discussions, and interactive presentations.
Explore Open Educational Resources (OERs): Discover a wealth of free, high-quality educational materials online. Leverage OERs to create engaging lessons and customize learning experiences.
Harness the Power of AI Responsibly: While AI tools like ChatGPT offer exciting possibilities for education, it's crucial to use them ethically and responsibly. Be transparent with students about how you're using AI and encourage them to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate AI-generated information.

Let's make this year a testament to the power of student-centered, technology-enhanced learning! We're excited to see the creative ways you integrate tech into your classrooms.