#GEGNJ Power Hour 2 By Chris Aviles published 22 March 16 On this episode of the Google Educators Group: New Jersey Power Hour show we hadthe amazingRegina Schafferand her students talk about Google Apps for Education andCS First.
Why Minecraft By Chris Aviles published 14 March 16 A week later he brought in a video of Minecraft characters acting out his favorite scene fromRomeo and Juliet in a gorgeous, block-based Globe theater
2016 PARCC Test Administrator Guide By Chris Aviles published 4 March 16 I decided to make a screencastfor my teachers to show them how to navigate the onlinetesting environment and administer the test to students.
In Media Blooms By Chris Aviles published 19 February 16 I discovered, likePalahniuk playing with the order ofhis story, by playing with the order of Bloom’s I could create a more engaging learning experience. Here are a few examples:
#GEGNJ Power Hour By Chris Aviles published 12 February 16 We talked Google updates, tips and tricks, and some great ways we are using GAFE in the classroom.
Sometimes A Little EdTech Can Make A Big Difference By Chris Aviles published 22 January 16 I was blown away by what Melissa did and asked her to share it here as an example of transforming the learning experience for a student using edtech.
Google Drive’s Best Kept Secret By Chris Aviles published 6 January 16 Here is how you can host your classroom podcasts for free through Google Drive:
Kid Vision – Skyping With Skype By Chris Aviles published 16 December 15 The highlight of our district’s Skype-a-Thon was when one of ourthird grade classes Skyped with Skype!
Kid Vision: Google Expeditions By Chris Aviles published 10 December 15 After seeing the updates and watching my kids and teachers use Expeditions, I’m sold on the concept.
The Makerspace Is Doomed By Chris Aviles published 11 November 15 Like Shop class, the Makerspace is doomed. The Makerspace has five years left, ten if it’s lucky.
Introducing: Kid Vision By Chris Aviles published 21 October 15 If you’re not familiar with a Mystery Skype or Mystery Hangout, it is when two classes meet virtually on either Skype or Google Hangouts at a predetermined time to play gamessimilar to 20 Questions.
First Reflection From the Innovation Labs By Chris Aviles published 14 October 15 In the spirit of the same Growth Mindset I hope my kids develop in theInnovation Labs, here is the first reflection from the trenches of the Innovation Labs.
Fair Haven’s Innovation Labs – The unSTEM Labs By Chris Aviles published 22 September 15 With the trust and support of my leadership team, I’ve been given the green light to design and co-teach the class of my dreams.
How To Turn A Minecraft Map Into A Google Map! By Chris Aviles published 10 August 15 Our Innovation Labs are going to be a national model for student-centered learning.
ISTE: A Reflection By Chris Aviles published 8 July 15 My Poster session with my former students will be something I’ll never forget. It was the highlight of my ISTE.
The Impact of Passion-Based Learning A Year Later By Chris Aviles published 17 June 15 In just a few weeks, some of those students will hit the stage to talk about their projects again, only this time it will be at ISTE and I’ll get to share the stage with them!
The Skills to Pay the Bills By Chris Aviles published 1 June 15 I believe that the future our students will inhabit is going to look much different than it does today.
Of PARCC and Pivot Tables By Chris Aviles published 19 May 15 The spreadsheet of responses for our Post-PARCC survey is20columns wide and 600 rows deep.
3rd Quote By Chris Aviles published 28 April 15 3rd Quote aims to be a matchmaker for schools looking to purchase edtech.
The Future of Education? By Chris Aviles published 24 April 15 The Games for Learning Summit was awesome.
Game-Changing Grading Changes By Chris Aviles published 1 April 15 Below are some things I changed about the way I graded that made a positive difference in my classroom.
Gamify Your Class Level IV: The Item Shop By Chris Aviles published 11 March 15 To many students, an engaging Gamified classroom comes down to the rewards.
PARCC: Won’t Somebody Please Think Of The Teachers By Chris Aviles published 3 February 15 Teachers everywherehave a ton on their plate, but administering the PARCC shouldn’t be something that youworry about. It’s not bad.
10 Things I Learned From The Practice ELA PARCC By Chris Aviles published 19 January 15 As PARCC inches closer, thousands of teachersare preparing their studentsfor the controversial assessment.
PARCC – Won’t Somebody Please Think Of The Children! By Chris Aviles published 12 January 15 It’s no secret thatPARCC isn’t very popular with many teachers and parents.