Friday, July 05, 2024

Google Classroom: New Feature! | Mark as Missing!

Google Classroom: Mark as Missing Update
Google Classroom just rolled out a new feature for teachers that I'm so thankful for! We can now manually mark a student's assignment as missing! Continue reading to find out how this new feature works!


As an avid Google Classroom teacher user, one of the most frustrating things I've had to deal with is when students turn in an assignment incomplete and before the due date. I've come to realize that one of the main reasons students do this is because they are trying to fool the system and their family at home. Students have learned that if they turn in their assignment before the due date, even if it is incomplete, the Guardian Summary Email that their family receives will consider it finished. However, this only prolongs the inevitable.


The Google Classroom Team has finally given teachers more control over missing and completed work! We can manually mark assignments as either missing or complete! Watch my latest EdTechnocation Video Tutorial to find out how this new feature works!


You can also learn more about this new feature on the Google Workspace blog.


What do you think of this newest Google Classroom feature? Let me know in the comments below!

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Digital K-12 Classroom Online Summit | Feb 21-23, 2020

Digital K-12 Classroom Online Summit | Feb 21-23 | @EdTechnocation #CDCS20 @EdTech4Future
Put this in your calendar 📅 for February 21-23, 2020 for the Collaboration in the Digital K-12 Classroom online summit! You won't want to miss these pre-recorded sessions from more than 50 presenters (I'm a Keynote!) from all over the world 🌏! Read on for all the details!

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Wednesday, May 08, 2019

WAIT! Don't delete that Classroom! Archive it! UPDATED: May 2019

Don't delete that #GoogleClassroom! 3 Steps to Prepare for Summer & Beyond! | by @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU #GSuiteEDU

UPDATED: May 2019! New screenshots and updated information!

The end of the school is almost here! But before you leave your classroom to enjoy the summer fun, there are few things you need to do. One of them is to clean up your Google Classroom dashboard. But, WAIT! Don't do it! Don't you even think about deleting those Classrooms! There's a better way! Follow these 3 steps to clean up your Classrooms and your dashboard before summer begins!

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

What You Love ❤ Giveaway by Pitsco Education! #ThankATeacher #PitscoHeartsTeachers

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!

It's takes a truly amazing person with a big ❤ to be a teacher! And this week (May 6-10, 2019) is all about celebrating and honoring you and all the other #EduAwesome teachers around the country! Pitsco Education is honoring educators by giving away some of their awesome hands-on minds-on STEM products! Jump in to this post to learn how to enter the contest!

Sunday, December 09, 2018

Learning Through Augmented Creation with 3DBear AR

Learning Through Augmented Creation with @3DBearOfficial | by @EdTechnocation #ARVRinEDU #ARinEDU
When determining the effectiveness of a new app or tool for the classroom, one of the first questions I try to answer is if it allows the students to create. Empowering students with the ability to create is the most powerful form of learning. 3DBear AR is one of those apps that hits the mark!

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

CoSpaces Edu: LIVE at #ISTE18!


Whether you're going to #ISTE18 or not, you can catch all the great action and sharing that's happening at the CoSpaces Edu Booth! I'll be at the booth volunteering, showing off how amazing CoSpaces Edu is, and broadcasting booth presentations on Facebook Live!

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Find EdTechnocation at ISTE 2018!


I'm going to #ISTE18! Find out where I'll be and what I'm doing while at one of the greatest international EdTech conferences in the world!

Monday, February 26, 2018

Take the #LuckyWeTeach March Challenge With Us!

Take the #LuckyWeTeach March Challange! | @MiliLaff @celyendo @edtechnoation
Did you participate in the #14DaysofTeachingLove Challenge back in Feburary? I was challenged by @MiliLaff to participate and it was a great experience for several reasons! We were so inspired that a few friends and I decided to create one for March. Join us for the #LuckyWeTeach March Challenge. Jump in to the post to see the questions and learn how to join!

Thursday, February 15, 2018

#14DaysofTeachingLove Challenge: ACCEPTED!

#14DaysofTeachingLove Challenge: ACCEPTED! | @EdTechnocation @thegridmethod @MiliLaff
I was invited by Sarah Milianta (@MiliLaff) to join her in the 14 Days of Teaching Love Challenge. This February challenge was created by TheGridMethod.com. It became a great way for me to reflect on my love of teaching while also sharing with my PLN! Here are my responses to the #14DaysofTeachingLove Challenge.


Monday, February 12, 2018

Experience the 2018 Winter Olympics in Virtual Reality!

Experience the #Olympics2018 in #VR | @EdTechnocation | #ARVRinEDU #VRinEDU
The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are underway! If you're integrating the Olympics into your classroom over the next couple of weeks try and add a little bit of virtual reality into the mix. Here are some Winter Olympics VR experiences!

Monday, December 18, 2017

Explore Holidays Around the World in Virtual Reality

Explore Holidays Around the World in #VirtualReality | @EdTechnocation #ARVRinEDU #VRinEDU
We're just a week away from Christmas and many schools around the world have just a few more days before the holiday break begins! During these last few days, many classrooms take some time to teach about the many December holidays and traditions from around the world. Here are a few ways to incorporate virtual reality into those lessons!

Thursday, December 14, 2017

CoSpaces Edu Basic: a Free Version Just in Time for 2018!

#CoSpacesEdu Basic: a Free Version Just in Time for 2018! | @EdTechnocation @CoSpaces_Edu #ARVRinEDU #MYOVR
Just in time for teachers to explore over the holiday break and plan for the 2nd semester! Delightex, creators of CoSpaces, released a free version of CoSpaces Edu! CoSpaces Edu Basic is now available for classrooms. Read on to find out what it includes (and doesn't include) and learn more about CoSpaces!

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

7 iOS 11 Features for the iPad Classroom

7 #iOS11 Features for the iPad Classroom | @EdTechnocation #iPadEd #EdTech
iOS 11 has dropped and with it comes some amazing new features that will surely benefit you and your students in the iPad classroom. Dig in to this blog post for a free downloadable and printable poster of 7 of my favorite new iOS 11 features. I've also shared some ideas and sample use cases as well as quick video tutorials for each new feature!

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Join the New Facebook Education Group!

Join the new Facebook Education Group! | @EdTechnocation
There's a brand spankin' new Facebook Education Group and a revitalized Facebook Education page! Learn what it's all about and how to join within.

Friday, September 22, 2017

Submit & Vote in the Instructables Teachers Contest

Submit & vote @Instructables Teachers Contest | @EdTechnocation #MakerEd
Instrutables.com is running a teachers-only contest from now until November 6, 2017! Submit your classroom build projects and vote on your favorites. There are some great prizes to earn including a special judge's prize for the best STEAM project. Learn more inside this blog post and find out what project I submitted!

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Google Drive is NOT Going Away: Explained

#GoogleDrive is NOT Going Away: Explained | @EdTechnocation #GoogleEDU
Have you seen the headlines recently about Google Drive? Did it freak you out? Make you wonder what's going to happen to all of your files in Drive? Well, there's been some misconceptions and misunderstandings. Let me help clear it up! I explain what's really going on and how Google Apps admins can help. It's not as bad as it's being portrayed!

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

5 Tips for Developing VR Content Creators by Smart Report on EdTech

5 Tips for Developing #VR Content Creators | @EdTechnocation #ARVRinEDU
I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to present a session at ISTE 2017 with my colleague, Gabriel Yanagihara. Our session was titled Changing the (Virtual) Reality of Education. We shared the various VR projects we both conducted during the 2016-2017 school year. Kanoe Namahoe, editor of SmartBrief on EdTech, attended our session and also interviewed us for a great article in their SmartReport on Edtech Back-to-School Issue. Read on for access to the article and a handy downloadable companion infographic!

Wednesday, August 09, 2017

YouTube LIVE AUG 22: Get Started with Your First Day of Google Classroom!

YouTube LIVE: Get Started w/ Your First Day of #GoogleClassroom | 8/22 @EdTechnocation @GoogleForEdu #GoogleEDU
The Google Classroom Team is kicking off the 2017-2018 school year with the #FirstDayofClassroom Campaign! And I'm excited to be a part of it with a YouTube LIVE video on August 22! Continued reading for more details!

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

5 New Google Form Features in July!

5 New #GoogleForm Features in July! | by @EdTechnocation
July 2017 comes with 5 brand new features added to Google Forms! One of the most anticipated is the availability of File Upload for consumer accounts (previously restricted to G Suite Domains). Check out whats been added to Google Forms!