Since its launch in 2015, my students have loved immersing themselves in locations all around the world with Google Expeditions. From exploring the International Space Station, to the Great Barrier Reef, Madagascar, Machu Picchu, and many other attractions, students have been able to deepen their understandings of our units of inquiry by experiencing these wonderful … Continue reading Using Google Tour Creator in the Classroom
If you have been following my journey over the past years you will be well aware that I am passionate about creating learning experiences for my students that unleash their creativity and curiosity. I believe these key elements empower students to take ownership of their learning by constructing meaning and understanding of our units of … Continue reading Unleash Creativity & Curiosity in your Classrooms
Google Slides are a wonderful tool that can be used in many different ways in your classroom to enhance teaching and learning. They allow students a structured template to digitally capture their learning while collaborating in real time. One of my favourite uses of Google Slides is to have students develop a digital portfolio, documenting … Continue reading Google Slides to Showcase Student Learning
Designing lessons with G Suite’s collaborative tools can empower student creativity. Eleni will showcase how her teaching and learning pedagogy has been transformed by a range of Google apps allowing her students to collaborate, think critically and be creative across the curriculum. She will share her classroom workflow using G Suite to develop student voice, … Continue reading Google Edu On Air – Empowering Student Creativity
I have always been passionate about connecting my students learning to the wider community and an authentic audience. Technology enables us to transform our teaching and learning with endless possibilities, one of these being collaborating with classrooms and students all around the world. There are many wonderful opportunities teachers can design for students to share … Continue reading Connecting Classrooms
I was privileged to be selected to present during the #GoogleEduonAir global professional learning event. This free, online conference brought educators together from around the world to share and learn together. educationonair.withgoogle.com I presented 'Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom'. We want students to connect, communicate, collaborate and think critically. Eleni will share examples of this … Continue reading Google Education on Air Presentation
Article written for Education Today Classrooms in the 21st Century should not be confined by its four walls. Technology allows teachers to create learning experiences for their students that enable them to be immersed in locations all over the world, all without leaving their school. These experiences bring learning to life, engaging and motivating our … Continue reading Explore the world without leaving your classroom
Does the Device Matter? The are many different devices being implemented into classrooms all around the world. With schools using PC’s, Laptops, Macbooks, iPads, Chromebooks, and Netbooks to move further towards 21st Century Contemporary Learning environments I am often asked the question “What devices should my school purchase?” I immediately stop the conversation before any … Continue reading Does the Device Matter
Earlier in the year I was asked to write an article for ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) looking at how I use Google Forms in the classroom. Article below or click this link Feedback allows teachers and students to continually learn, develop and improve their practice. John Hattie’s research into the theory of Visible … Continue reading Feedback through Google Forms
Genius Hour is becoming a staple in many classrooms around the world. It allows students to take ownership of their learning and to work passionately on projects of their choice. Passion Projects and 80-20 Time are two other names that are commonly used to describe Genius Hour. The implementation of 80-20 Time in Google’s offices … Continue reading Genius Hour
