The document discusses the author's experience integrating technology into the classroom. It outlines her objectives for using tools like Google Drive, Twitter, and Blogger, which included reducing paper usage, getting to know students better, and increasing productivity and efficiency. It also acknowledges potential challenges like adjusting schedules and ensuring student participation. The author found that setting clear goals and getting student buy-in helped address these challenges. Overall, the document shares the various digital tools the author uses in teaching and her plans to continue exploring new technologies.

1. Tech In My Classroom:
A Personal Experience
Google For Education
April 25, 2014
Cebu

2. #EdTech in the Classroom
• Blogger
• Advocate
• Teacher
• Professional Writer
• Business Owner
How I got started…
www.nancycudis.com

3. #EdTech in the Classroom
Objectives
• Less paper consumption
• Get to know my students
• More fun in the classroom
• Increased productivity
• Increased efficiency
How I got started…
www.nancycudis.com

4. #EdTech in the Classroom
• Acknowledging fears
– Schedule adjustment
– Student reaction
– Student participation
• Overcoming them
– Setting realistic expectations
– Student buy-ins
– Special projects
How I got started…
www.nancycudis.com

5. #EdTech in the Classroom
• Attendance
• Twitter
– #Hashtags
• Polls
• Storify
• Facebook
• Google Drive
• Google Hangouts
• Blogger
Using the tools…
www.nancycudis.com

6. #EdTech in the ClassroomAttendance (an Android app)
www.nancycudis.com

7. #EdTech in the Classroom
• Newspaper Layout & Editing
– #STCCom405
• Investigative Reporting
– #STCCom5
– Personalized hashtag for each
investigative report
(#madcrib, #touchmenot,
#gay2gray, etc.)
• Developmental Theater
– #STCCom19, #STCcasaDLR
Twitter Hashtags
www.nancycudis.com

8. #EdTech in the Classroom
Tweetdeck
www.nancycudis.com

9. #EdTech in the ClassroomPolls
www.nancycudis.com

10. #EdTech in the ClassroomTwitter Chat
www.nancycudis.com

11. #EdTech in the ClassroomStorify
www.nancycudis.com

12. #EdTech in the ClassroomFacebook
www.nancycudis.com

13. #EdTech in the ClassroomGoogle Drive
www.nancycudis.com

14. #EdTech in the ClassroomBlogger
www.nancycudis.com

15. #EdTech in the ClassroomBlogger
www.nancycudis.com

16. #EdTech in the ClassroomBlogger
www.nancycudis.com

17. #EdTech in the Classroom
• There are many other ways for
students to learn.
• Don’t drown your students with
so many tools.
• Assess capabilities. Set up rules
and rubrics. Be clear with your
goals. Get students buy-ins.
Make tech work for you.
What I discovered…
www.nancycudis.com

18. #EdTech in the Classroom
• Forms
– Pre-assessment test
– Survey of students’ interest
• Sites
– Curriculum portal
• Teacher Aide Pro (v1)
• Hangouts
– Invite a guest speaker
Plans
www.nancycudis.com

19. #EdTech in the Classroom
www.nancycudis.com
“It’s still magic even if you know how it’s done.”
–Terry Pratchett

20. #EdTech in the ClassroomThank you.
Nancy Cudis
Proprietor | Professional Writer
The Memoriter Writing Service
nrcudis@gmail.com
www.nancycudis.com
@nrcudis