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How to see what TIME something is due on Google Classroom
Do you tend to put your assignments off until the very last minute? Or maybe you are so swamped with schoolwork or homework that you need...

Claudia Wild
May 1, 2021


What is the difference between 'handed in' and 'turned in' in Google Classroom?
As always, I'm here to help with any questions floating around regarding online learning and today I have come across many of you asking...

Claudia Wild
Oct 12, 2020


Google Classroom for Parents: Most Common Questions Answered
What is Google Classroom and what do parents need to know about it? A new academic year is upon us and if you're using Google Classroom...

Claudia Wild
Oct 5, 2020


Best Tablet for Kids & Homeschooling
If you're wondering which tablet is best for kids - especially kids that are using learning and educational apps at home and/or doing...

Claudia Wild
Sep 14, 2020


Boom Cards App | Boom Learning on iPad, Tablet & Mobile
Boom Learning is a website where teachers create educational task cards for kids that are fun and interactive. You can play Boom Cards...

Claudia Wild
Aug 31, 2020


Learning with Boom Cards: Digital Task Cards for Kids
What are Digital Task Cards? Digital Task Cards are online activities which are made up of many screens or slides which contain...

Claudia Wild
Jul 15, 2020


How to use Emojis in Google Classroom
First of all, you might be wondering why I would write a post about emoji keyboards on a blog about children’s online learning and home...

Claudia Wild
Jun 22, 2020


What is Wakelet?
I was absolutely blown away by the Wakelet Community Week webinar that I attended last night. I didn’t even remember signing up but...

Claudia Wild
Jun 5, 2020


What does Due Tomorrow Mean in Google Classroom?
Google Classroom allows teachers to set assignments for students to complete and these are automatically marked late if they are...

Claudia Wild
Jun 3, 2020


Can Students Share Their Screen on Microsoft Teams?
Sometimes kids want to show things to their classmates or need to show work to their teacher. Maybe they need to show slides to go with a...

Claudia Wild
Jun 1, 2020


How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams
I have been doing #MicrosoftTeams meetings daily for the past two and a half months now as a teacher doing remote learning. This may...

Claudia Wild
May 27, 2020


Microsoft Teams Update: Raise your hand
I had a nice surprise this morning when I started my first live lesson with my class when I realised that we now finally have a Raise...

Claudia Wild
May 17, 2020


Engage, practise, master: Quizlet.
I'm going to be relocating to Italy in August so I have been learning Italian. I started off using Duolingo (which is amazing) but then...

Claudia Wild
May 4, 2020


Fun Background Effects for Kids in Teams and Zoom
Maybe your child is a little shy to appear on camera or they aren't very motivated towards joining live sessions from home? Try injecting...

Claudia Wild
Apr 26, 2020


Don't let these 7 features of MS Teams confuse your e-learner
Meetings Meetings are video calls. On #MicrosoftTeams meetings happen in channels. As a member of that channel you may join the meeting...

Claudia Wild
Apr 24, 2020


Microsoft Teams microphone etiquette for online learning
I have been using Microsoft Teams for six weeks now to remotely teach my FS2 class. The biggest challenge so far has been being able to...

Claudia Wild
Apr 23, 2020
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