1. Twitter + Canva I had no idea you could copy a Twitter link into Canva and it would embed the tweet and allow for interaction! This is pretty cool! https://twitter.com/j_allen/status/1640434805660590091?s=20 Twitter can be embedded in Canva By the way, did you hear about all the great Canva updates announced last week at CanvaCreate? If… Continue reading March 31st Weekly Finds
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March 24th Weekly Finds
1. Hands-On Tech If you don't follow TCEA on Twitter, you should! I get lots of ideas following them and have many more resources bookmarked. This tweet below is another fantastic example of what they share on their feed. Show students that tech is more than just what happens on a computer with these 12… Continue reading March 24th Weekly Finds
Highlights from CanvaCreate 2023
It's no secret that I love Canva. It's one of my favorite tools and helps me promote tech tools, share ideas, and highlight instructional strategies with teachers in my building and across my PLC. So when they announce new updates, it's a big deal! Let's take a look at the new features and get ready… Continue reading Highlights from CanvaCreate 2023
March 17th Weekly Finds
Welcome to a new Weekly Finds! I received some responses for my graduate school project, but I could always use more! Fill out this quick survey! Thanks! 1. Constructing Language Objectives Language Objectives have been a big topic at my school, so this Twitter thread caught my attention, especially Sherry Teacher's response. She shares different… Continue reading March 17th Weekly Finds
March 10th Weekly Finds
Welcome to a new Weekly Finds! Before we hop into this week's nuggets, can you do me a favor? I'm working on a graduate school project for the end of the semester and need data on what to include in a "dream" Digital Media Lab. Can you go fill out this quick survey? Have your… Continue reading March 10th Weekly Finds
March 3rd Weekly Finds
1. LOTS of ELL Resources I discovered a website developed by ELL/ML educators Dr. Irina McGratch and Michelle Shory and it is jam-packed full of goodness! One of the items that led me to their website is the below graphic that shares examples of narrative leads. You can get a copy on their site. https://twitter.com/irina_mcgrath/status/1623063711102517248?s=20… Continue reading March 3rd Weekly Finds
February 24th Weekly Finds
My apologies for the lack of Weekly Finds lately. It's been a month, between catching COVID and a sinus infection. Just pass me the cough drops... 1. Got Boring Lessons? One of the things I love about the teaching community on Twitter is talking about ideas and sharing what works for us. Ainsley Hill asked… Continue reading February 24th Weekly Finds
Have you tried…Autodraw?
If you're like me, then you're better at drawing stick figures than actual figures. That doesn't mean I don't like to play with graphics and Autodraw is a great tool to help with that! This Artificial Intelligence program from Google Labs works on your phone, computer, or tablet and includes basic drawing tools, shapes, text,… Continue reading Have you tried…Autodraw?
A Little Update
My blog is now a full-functioning website and I have transitioned to the Ms Priester EDU name that I use with all my social media accounts. I had been holding back on this site, as I needed to purchase a domain name and wasn't quite ready to do so. Back in 2018, after several years… Continue reading A Little Update
January 6th Weekly Finds
Welcome to the first Weekly Finds of 2023! If you're just finding my little blog, welcome! In my role as an Instructional Tech Coach, I often search for resources for teachers, and sometimes a topic search leads me down rabbit holes, where I find amazing activities! I'm all about sharing, so I share 4 -… Continue reading January 6th Weekly Finds