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All Teachers: Remember to consistently model and reinforce positive digital behaviors—from proper device use and online etiquette, to respecting privacy and intellectual property. A few minutes set aside for digital citizenship each week helps students form lifelong responsible habits!

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Nicolette C., Hemlock: I always dedicate time to teach students how to care for their iPads to prevent costly damages. Simple routines—like keeping devices in cases, avoiding food and drinks nearby, and proper storage—go a long way to keep tech working all year!

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Elissa F., Hemlock: Digital Safety Routine: Before I open any email, I always check the sender’s address closely. If something feels off, like weird links or unexpected attachments, I don’t click. I just forward it right to our tech department so they can handle it safely.

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Mystery Science Resources Integrated to Google Drive

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Mystery Science Resources Integrated to Google Drive

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Bridget L., Stratford: Exciting news! Mystery Science now makes all its materials available for Google Drive. It’s SO much easier to modify and edit for my students’ needs—plus, distribution is a breeze!

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Setting Up Magic School Student Rooms for Success

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Setting Up Magic School Student Rooms for Success

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Margaux, GCHS: Magic School student rooms can be a powerful way to foster a collaborative and organized digital learning environment. Start by grouping students based on needs, assign clear roles, and use the built-in tools for tracking progress. Offer students a quick tour and set digital norms to ensure positive interactions!

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Updating Handouts with Magic School & Making Review Games with WayGround

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Updating Handouts with Magic School & Making Review Games with WayGround

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Kat S., GCHS: I’ve been refreshing old handouts in Magic School for modern engagement. Also, WayGround’s Quizizz integration is a game-changer—you can upload a PDF, and it generates review questions instantly! This saves prep time and gives students quick, tailored quizzes.

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Irene M., Stratford: Sometimes the best advice is to crowdsource! If you run into a tech snafu, don’t hesitate—ask Davola or Lavelle. Our in-house tech wizards are a fantastic resource. Don’t struggle alone!

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David B., GCMS: Start small, choose a few familiar tools, and focus on providing instant feedback to students. Tools like Google Forms, Quizziz, and Blooket can be immensely useful.

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Document Scanning Made Easy via Google Drive App

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Document Scanning Made Easy via Google Drive App

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Lavleen M., GCHS: Need to upload physical documents to your drive? The Google Drive app lets you scan paper materials straight to your drive—no bulky scanner required! It’s fast and seamless, perfect for staying organized.

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Using Google Suite for Online Grade Books

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Using Google Suite for Online Grade Books

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Kristin O., Stewart: I love using Google Suite, especially Sheets to make an online grade book. It helps set me up for the year as all subjects can have their own tab, simplifying information management.

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Prompting AI for Decodable Texts and Routine Reinforcement

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Prompting AI for Decodable Texts and Routine Reinforcement

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Lindsay W., Stratford: I am prompting AI to create decodable texts that review first grade Fundations skills and also reinforce new classroom routines.

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Interactive Calendars for Morning Routines

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Interactive Calendars for Morning Routines

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Donna W., Homestead: I absolutely love using interactive calendars to kickstart our mornings. Students can engage with daily activities, mark important dates, and review schedules together. It builds a sense of community and structure every day.

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Christine O., Homestead: Start each morning with a digital 'morning message' in a shared Google Drive folder. Students read updates, respond to prompts, and get a motivational boost. It’s a simple but impactful daily habit!

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Sam B., Homestead: Don't forget to keep all your passwords updated regularly! It prevents lockouts, ensures smooth tech access, and keeps both students and teachers ready for action in the digital classroom.

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Katy R., GCHS: Google Keep keeps me organized both as a teacher and for my students. We use it for to-dos, checklists, and reminders. The color coding and labels make finding information a breeze! Model this tool for students for personalized digital planning.

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Using Google Forms for Multiplication Fluency

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Using Google Forms for Multiplication Fluency

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Ali D., Stratford: Utilize Google Forms for enhancing multiplication fluency in students. It’s interactive and can provide instant feedback to help students learn effectively.

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Donna G., GCHS: I like for the students to pass around the iPad to solve math problems. It not only makes the exercise interactive but also encourages teamwork.

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Lizzy P., Stewart: Remember to archive old Google Classrooms to keep your digital space tidy and focused on current students and lessons.

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Organizing Google Drive with Color Folders

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Organizing Google Drive with Color Folders

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Trish M., GCMS: Use color folders in Google Drive to keep files organized, making it easier to locate necessary documents quickly.

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Brad H., GCHS: Always remember to double-check Magic School for any updates or necessary adjustments in digital lesson plans.

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Toni G., GCHS: Create digital lesson plans that include direct links to relevant files. It streamlines access during classes and keeps everything you need in one place.

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Ashley M., and Johana O. GCMS: I just learned how to create groups in Chrome tabs; it helps to open and close multiple tabs efficiently. Creating groups in tabs keeps them organized and easy to manage.

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Eileen M, Danielle C, & Adrienne F from Hemlock, and Amanda D / Kerry C, GCMS: Bookmark tabs that you use daily for easy access and efficient web navigation. Bookmarking all daily tabs is a game-changer in maintaining productivity.

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Stacey E., Stratford: Clean up the inbox daily or you will be overwhelmed by the spam. Keeping your email clutter-free improves productivity.

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Bookmarking and Using Canva for Creative Projects

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Bookmarking and Using Canva for Creative Projects

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Gabriella S., Hemlock: Bookmark all of my tabs for quick access and use Canva to create flyers, newsletters, etc. It's a great resource for visual content creation.

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Jenna E., GCMS: Have all of my websites set to open on computer startup for convenience in accessing frequently used platforms.

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Designing with Canva for Google Classroom and ParentSquare

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Designing with Canva for Google Classroom and ParentSquare

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Kristen A., GCMS: I've been designing new Google Classroom headers and ParentSquare banners using Canva Education with the Magic Media tool to customize each one.

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Using Archived Classes for Digital Classroom Setup

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Using Archived Classes for Digital Classroom Setup

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Julie G., GCMS: Use archived classes on Google classroom to facilitate digital classroom setup, making transitions smoother.