Alice Keeler

Student engagement . . . Everyone says it, but what does that mean? It's very easy for one person to say a lesson is engaging while another person might view that same lesson as disengaging. Tech companies promise to "engage students" and "measure student engagement" when they are really only measuring the number of minutes students spend online. Some or all of those students, however, may have been bored out of their minds. Despite the ubiquitous use of the word engagement, there is little to no agreement on what that word means. Alice Keeler and Heather Lyon know a few important things about engagement: The first is that do not teach. The second key is that it's only when people are interested or absorbed that they are really engaged. So how do you create tasks that students want to do? That's where the fifty strategies that the engagement and Google tools experts share here come in. This book is full of templates, tips, tricks, and hacks for shifting engagement levels from disengaged to engaged using tools everyone can try. Learn how to use: Google Docs and Slides as collaboration toolsSpreadsheets in ways that are fun and creative. Google Classroom to recognize students as individuals Google Forms to quickly see where students are struggling.

If you pre-order the book you will want to fill out the Google Form so we can send you the link to the digital version. Please be sure to include your Amazon pre-order confirmation. I pre-ordered Stepping Up on Amazon In this Stepping Up to Google Classroom, Google education experts Alice Keeler and Kim Mattina give you the tools you'll need to ensure that your first foray into blended learning is a successful one--for you and your students. This book empowers educators to take the leap into the digital classroom with confidence and purpose. By guiding readers through 50 straightforward and accessible steps and offering a host of tips for customization, it ensures that teachers with all levels of tech comfortability can make the most of Google Classroom's powerful tools.

Are Littles 'big enough' to use technology in the classroom? Yes Pre-K and elementary school-aged children are naturally curious about the world around them. They love to explore and play, in fact, that's how they learn. That innate drive to discover and willingness to try is also what makes Littles great at embracing new opportunities. In Google Apps for Littles, author-educators Christine Pinto and Alice Keeler encourage teachers to tap into their young students' curiosity, particularly when it comes to technology. The authors share a wealth of innovative ways to integrate digital tools in the primary classroom to make learning engaging and relevant for even the youngest of today's twenty-first-century learners. Google Apps for Littles equips you with . . . Practical ways to approach technology with young learners Activities for integrating Google Apps in the primary classroom Easy-to-implement ideas for using G Suite as an educator Exercises that build important skills, such as critical thinking and collaboration Children already know that they don't need to wait for a grown-up to give them information, and many are already familiar with smartphones and tables. By helping them understand how to use these amazing digital tools to learn and create, rather than just consume information, you are equipping them for their future education. Empower your Littles with experiences that place learning at their fingertips It is time to have a shift your mindset and believe that the youngest kids on an elementary school campus can do more. "Google Apps for Littles is jam packed with practical and innovative ideas and projects you can use with you littles tomorrow " --Eric Curts, ControlAltAchieve.com "Inside this book, created by the dynamic duo of Alice Keeler and Christine Pinto, you will find nothing short of transformation. No matter what grade you teach, you will gain new ideas and insight by reading this book. Add this book to your reading list now " --Kasey Bell, ShakeUpLearning.com "I love this all-encompassing guide to support teachers and students. Awesome " --Lavonna Roth, creator and founder of Ignite Your S. H. I. N. E.(R) #GAfE4Littles

"Matt and Alice are challenging educators to fly again. To give up the shortcuts and the bureaucratic tools and actually go back to making change happen. Bravo "--Seth Godin, author, Stop Stealing DreamsStudents hate it. Parents wonder if it's worth the tears, frustration, and nightly arguments. Teachers debate whether it's really helpful or just busywork that consumes their precious time. One thing everyone can agree on is that homework is a contentious topic. In Ditch That Homework, Matt Miller and Alice Keeler discuss the pros and cons of homework, why teachers assign it, and what life could look like without it. As they evaluate the research and share parent and teacher insights, the authors explore some of the benefits for ditching homework: Better education for all students Reduced stress for families More intentionality with lesson planning Increased love of learning More time for teachers to focus on learning at school and enjoying their after-school hours And that's just the beginning. Miller and Keeler offer a convincing case for ditching--or at a minimum greatly reducing--homework. They also provide practical guidance on how to eliminate homework from your lessons. You'll discover strategies for improving learning through differentiation and student agency and by tapping into the way the brain works best. Are you ready? Read this book and you'll understand why it's time to Ditch That Homework #DitchHW

Today's technology empowers educators to move away from the traditional classroom where teachers lead and students work independently-each doing the same thing. In 50 Things to Go Further with Google Classroom: A Student-Centered Approach, authors and educators Alice Keeler and Libbi Miller offer inspiration and resources to help you create a digitally rich, engaging, student-centered environment. They show you how to tap into the power of individualized learning that is possible with Google Classroom.