Articles by: Eric Curts | Tech & Learning

Best Google Tools for English Language Learners

By Eric Curts, Luke Edwards published 17 June 21

Learn how to use Google tools for translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, dictionary, screencasting and more.

How To Turn Google Slides Into An Animated GIF For Free

By Eric Curts, Luke Edwards published 18 June 20

Make Google Slides into an easy to share animated GIF for free

4 Best Free and Easy Audio Recording Tools for Google Slides

By Eric Curts, Luke Edwards last updated 28 March 21

These are the best ways to add audio directly to your Google Slides for a more rich result.

Video Series: How to Use Google Classroom

By Eric Curts last updated 22 May 20

How to use Google Classroom Video Tutorials

Screencastify for Remote Teaching

By Eric Curts published 20 March 20

There are many excellent tools for making instructional videos, but one good example is Screencastify.

What's New in Google? graphic with starburst

What's New in Google - January 2020

By Eric Curts published 11 February 20

Graphic: Control/ Alt/Light bulb at FETC

My 2020 FETC Sessions

By Eric Curts published 10 January 20

Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at FETC 2020, along with any associated resources.

Decorate a Christmas Tree with Google Slides

By Eric Curts last updated 9 December 19

This is a great way for students to be creative and to work on their writing skills by describing or writing about their holiday traditions, plans, or memories.

What's New in Google - November 2019

By Eric Curts published 2 December 19

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from November 2019, and see great ideas and resources!

Illustration: what's New in Google with Google October 2019 with "G" in sunburst

What's New in Google - October 2019

By Eric Curts published 6 November 19

What's New in G Suite

Elementary school kids work at desktop computers.

Educational Activities and Games with Flippity

By Eric Curts published 14 October 19

Tablet computer displays Google search page

What's New in Google - September 2019

By Eric Curts published 2 October 19

Find out what's new in G Suite for September.

Smiling teacher kneels next to student's desk as they both look at tablet computer.

Spice Up Your Slides with 600+ Free Design Templates

By Eric Curts last updated 3 November 19

In this blog post we will look at over 600 design theme templates for you and your students to use in your creations.

What's New in Google - August 2019

By Eric Curts published 3 September 19

The best Chromebooks in 2019 are not just more powerful than ever, but also more flexible and boast longer battery lives.

Tall stack of smooth stones in front of blue sky

Digital Wellbeing - Tools to Balance Tech and Life

By Eric Curts published 12 July 19

I have listed a collection of digital wellbeing resources, including online training, apps, settings, and more.

My 2019 ISTE Sessions

By Eric Curts published 20 June 19

I look forward to sharing, learning, and chatting with you!

Google Slides Short and Long Vowel Sounds Audio Activity

By Eric Curts published 4 June 19

End-Of-Year Google Classroom Clean-up Tips

By Eric Curts published 24 May 19

Even something as useful as Google Classroom can become cluttered and less efficient if we fail to manage it well.

Female teacher points to monitor as students work at their computers

Best EdTech Links from April 2019

By Eric Curts published 13 May 19

What's New in Google - April 2019

By Eric Curts published 6 May 19

What's New in G Suite

What's New in Google - March 2019

By Eric Curts published 5 April 19

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from March 2019, and see great ideas and resources!

Cell phone displays YouTube red and white "start" button.

Add Videos to Slides with the Screencastify Add-on

By Eric Curts published 14 March 19

Technology should empower our students to seamlessly create, express, and share their ideas.

Google Tools and Activities for Art Education

By Eric Curts last updated 25 September 20

Technology can offer many ways for students to be creative when making art.

What's New in Google - January 2019

By Eric Curts published 4 February 19

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from January 2019, and see great ideas and resources!

Speaker giving a talk in conference hall at education event.

My 2019 FETC Sessions

By Eric Curts published 28 January 19

I am excited and honored to be presenting at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC 2019) in Orlando, Florida this January 27th through 30th.