June 24 Weekly Finds

I’ve officially transferred over to preparing for the next school and have my eyes peeled for some great finds to share; I got a few weeks behind, but have some great ones for this week!

1. SlidesMania School Bundle

I love SlidesMania and it’s one of my favorite places to go when I need templates in Google Slides. Shelly Sanchez shared this school bundle she saw on the site full of activities and graphic organizers you can use throughout the school year. It’s one of a few school bundles that Paula Martinez, the founder of SlidesMania, has designed.

This @SlidesManiaSM bundle includes these free templates for Google Slides & PowerPoint:
– Frayer model
– Station rotation
– Choice board
– Comparison Writing
– Class debate
– Parts of a story
– Collecting evidence
– Mind maps
& more https://t.co/dUgMsapuJe pic.twitter.com/cORCXmvhTs

— 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙯 💡 (@ShellTerrell) May 26, 2022

2. Action Tickets

Forget the “exit ticket” – “ACTION TICKETS” is where it’s at! 🎉 brilliant! @TheMentoree #onted https://t.co/cEIlGzFnl7

— Klara Redford (@kindyfriends) May 27, 2022

I’m a big proponent of taking time to reflect and exit tickets can be one way to do that. However, by working with adults, I’ve learned actions are big if I want them to see how a tool will work for them or have them remember how to use it. So, this twist on exit tickets really intrigued me. I think this can also be used to help groups working on a project or AP/IB/dual enrollment students and not just teachers. I like the idea of asking critical questions that makes one think through how they will act going forward as it’s more likely they will act and remember the content.

3. Dropdown in Google Docs

Have you heard that you can now use dropdown options in Google Docs? This will be great for choice boards, tables, and more. Here are two examples that I found, but there’s a bunch more on Twitter. Just search for “dropdown google docs” and you’ll see some awesome ideas and guides for how to use.

Loving the new dropdown option in #Googledocs to speed up making choice boards 😊
And helps Ss with their choices too #winwin 👏@GoogleForEdu #edtech #maths pic.twitter.com/5hYX6zGhjk

— Donna Golightly (@donnagolightly1) May 29, 2022

This is a great idea! I definitely prefer the idea of drop down starting with nothing selected.#GoogleWorkspaceEdu #gSuiteEdu #GoogleEdu #EdTech #GoogleET #GEG #GlobalGEG #GoogleEI #TeachWithChrome #GoogleDocshttps://t.co/2KVgck3l5G

— Jake Miller (@JakeMillerTech) June 6, 2022

4. New Teacher Advice

Are you a student teacher or new teacher or know someone who will be this coming school year? Here’s a great thread with lots of ideas, including a new class coming in August from one of my favorites, EduProtocols.

Calling my teacher PLC out there: I have a student teacher in the fall. I'd like to compile a collection of student teacher and first year teacher advice for her. She also has some anxiety and a bit of an introvert. And go…

— Mrs. Kopka (@MrsCKopka) May 31, 2022

5. Differentiating Instructions for SPED Students

While this video shares ways to differentiate instructions in Canvas, it might work for your LMS too. I really liked the ideas that I got watching it and will be passing on to our special education department.

Weekly Finds will be intermittent through the summer, so watch my Twitter feed for new editions!

What’s your favorite weekly find this week? Do you have a find to share and think it should be featured? Leave a comment below!

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