Speedgeeking with Coffeechug 4.0
This will be rapid fire session of technology tips, tricks and productivity tools that I use in my job to help make life easier for myself as an educator, parent, spouse, and productive human being. I will share out things I use in education as well as tools for my own sanity and survival of trying to keep things between the lines in this profession. These ideas will give you time to enjoy that cup of coffee and have fun at the same time! The key here is simplicity and productivity. Come learn about tools that you may not have considered before.
Googlegeeking with Coffeechug 1.0
Come ready to explore all aspects of the Google Universe. In this session we will explore parts of Google not always shared in education. 54 tools will be showcased that are a bit off the beaten path. We will examine shortcuts, general Google tips that are overlooked, Google gems left uncovered, some of my favorite extensions, apps, and add-ons that are rarely shared and discussed, and a few good old Easter Eggs. These are all ideas I used to keep productive mixed in with a laugh to help make it through the day. These just might be your ticket to sanity. These ideas will give you time to enjoy that cup of coffee and have fun at the same time! The key here is simplicity and productivity. Come learn about tools that you may not have considered before.
Makerspace Culture for All
Come ready to make things happen. In under one hour we will dive into the importance of focusing on the culture of a makerspace and not the tools. We will look at the possibilities of bringing the makerspace culture into all classrooms. Additionally, the audience will undergo a hands on immersive challenge to experience the culture before walking away with your own set of LEGO pieces to get started. New builds, new thoughts, and challenging questions for you to find your own answers for the culture to take root back in your school. The audience will learn how to apply these ideas into any classroom and school.