tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70051145911731026342024-03-15T21:12:31.311-04:00The Nerdy TeacherTeacher.Leader.Learner.Nerd.The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.comBlogger1101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-90078870309376541272024-03-13T09:00:00.001-04:002024-03-13T09:00:00.137-04:00What Does Your Community Do For You? #EdChatI've been thinking about community lately. What communities am I part of and how do I interact with them. What do they bring to me that I cannot get on my own. As an EdTech person, the number of communities I have joined has grown over the years. Some are super active at the start, then life gets in the way of everyone and the community slowly falls away. A community only thrives when its membersThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-48558858178253347612024-02-23T09:47:00.009-05:002024-02-23T10:29:36.242-05:00Motion Comics with @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative #MakerEdI wanted to share a clip of a video I assembled based on the motion comics my students created. Students used Adobe Express to create all of the images and pages of their comic. We took pictures using a green screen and the students used Express to remove the background and animate them based on their storyboard design they created. Here is an image of one of the pages.The first graders were ableThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-91424304347971451732024-02-12T12:30:00.004-05:002024-02-12T12:30:32.875-05:00Using @AdobeExpress to Create Game Cards #AdobeEduCreativeI have been playing with the idea to create something to help students understand Computational Thinking beyond what it means in relation to code. With a little help from ChatGPT to organize my thoughts and provide some extra data points, I was able to take my ideas and put them together in a simple game. If you follow the link, you will be taken to my cards and you can use them or remix them forThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-61152870531994120602024-02-03T10:37:00.002-05:002024-02-03T10:37:14.146-05:00Free Webinar on Supporting Neurodivergent Students @TextHelp #NeurodivergencyI'm thrilled to share that there's a free webinar coming up next week on supporting neurodivergent students in the classroom! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about inclusive and accessible ways to make your classroom more supportive. Spread the word and share the link with your friends and colleagues who may be interested in attending: https://text.help/rTXCd9. Let's work together The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-20370400059464628172024-02-02T08:57:00.007-05:002024-02-02T08:57:57.920-05:00Feb Challenge from Adobe Edu #AdobeEduCreativeThere is a new challenge from Adobe Edu that you should check out. Watch this video from Claudio and see what you need to do.📣New Creative Challenge Alert! 📣Make it a game for your students with the all-new “Guess my Favorite Book” challenge!Enter to win cool prizes for your class.Get started now ➡️ https://t.co/LgPJWXqbfcHave fun creating ✌🏾#AdobeEduChallenge #AdobeEduCreative… The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-57340580562843726822024-01-30T10:00:00.002-05:002024-01-30T10:00:00.247-05:00Try @AdobeExpress for Quick and Insightful Exit Tickets #AdobeEduCreativeOne of the things that teachers are often asked to do is come up with exit ticket ideas so the teacher has a better understanding of what students know. I think one sentence responses to questions do not really showcase whether a students knows something or not. Giving students time in class to actually create something that demonstrates what they have learned based on what was covered is more The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-44946640177848467972024-01-15T10:00:00.002-05:002024-01-15T10:00:00.128-05:00Igniting Social Studies Lessons with Creativity #SSChat #EdChat #AdobeEduCreativeHey there, fellow educators! If you're searching for a fun and engaging way to spice up your social studies lessons, look no further than Adobe Express! This user-friendly tool offers a creative spark to your classroom activities, making history and geography lessons more exciting than ever. Let's dive into two fantastic ways to use Adobe Express in your social studies classroom.1. Create DigitalThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-43392579223412682922024-01-08T16:32:00.002-05:002024-01-08T16:32:20.946-05:00Bringing Poetry to Life! #MakerEd #AdobeEduCreativeOne of the things that I have been excited about is the fact that you can bring so many things to life using Adobe Express. My design students have been having a blast using Animate from Audio and the Animation feature on images to make them fade in, zoom out, bounce around, spin, etc. The options to create movement has really engaged those students who are not as excited with static image The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-61318913187627528092023-12-12T09:38:00.002-05:002023-12-12T09:38:49.089-05:00Creating an Inclusive Classroom #EdChat #Neurodiversity Neurodiverse students bring a wide range of perspectives and abilities to the classroom that should be supported and embraced by classroom teachers. The challenge for educators is trying to find the best solutions to support these diverse learners. Creating, not only a physically inclusive, but emotionally supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for neurodiverse students can make a The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-72539466099146315062023-11-30T08:30:00.006-05:002023-11-30T08:30:00.134-05:007 Things We Say Instead Of "What Were You Thinking?" #EdChat One of the things I find myself asking middle school students is "What were you thinking?" That phrase seems innocuous, but it really about the context and the tone. For example, a student is designing a project for class and added and interesting aspect to the design. I sit next to them and ask "What were you thinking when you designed this?" and the student explains their thought process. The The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-58872143836494695522023-11-20T10:54:00.007-05:002023-11-20T10:54:00.142-05:00How Do We Support Neurodivergent Students? #SpEdOne of the toughest things for a neurodivergent learner to do is is to ask for help. There is already so much self-shame for needing help, asking for it can just be too much for some students. As teachers, what can we do to support these students in a way that makes them feel comfortable asking and receiving the support they need to be successful in class? Here are some tips that can The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-6810257580258826362023-11-16T10:12:00.006-05:002023-12-22T10:17:54.041-05:00Book Creation And Digital Design With @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreativeI am so excited to share this lesson I just created I couldn't even wait for student examples!My 2nd trimester Digital Design class is starting after Thanksgiving and I've been toying with different ideas on having students engage with design in different ways. I was struck with this idea for students to create different picture books for younger students. One of the cool things about having K12 The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-42794090455445657012023-11-14T08:26:00.002-05:002023-11-14T08:26:47.452-05:00Portfolios, Digital Media, and Student Assessment with @Seesaw and @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative One of the things that is always tough, is getting a clear picture of what a student has actually learned. The days of just throwing a multiple choice test to gauge learning are past. While some students are able to use those forms of assessments to showcase their learning, others do not perform well with those mediums and others know enough to game the system. At the end of the day, those The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-38165967869567010252023-10-17T13:02:00.001-04:002023-10-17T13:02:12.186-04:00 Maintaining Student Engagement Beyond the New Year HoneymoonThe start of the school year can bring stress to teachers, but there is a certain type of buzz that the students have about being back. Everything is new. New classes, new lockers, new classmates, new clubs, etc. There is a certain honeymoon period at the start of the year where students are more willing to try new things and get along because they are happy to be back. However, that honeymoon The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-8631305124184775772023-10-12T10:40:00.003-04:002023-10-12T10:40:42.371-04:00Draw and Translate on @AdobeExpress! #AdobeEduCreative @RebeccaLouHareI wanted to share this quickly before I head out for the weekend. Adobe Express has introduced a DRAWING feature! Teachers and students have been asking for this for a very long time. The possibilities are endless and I can't wait to see what students and teachers create using tablets/touchscreens to draw. Adding drawing simply increases the creative abilities of students and teachers. It is veryThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-1916799646945762032023-10-09T08:58:00.001-04:002023-10-09T08:58:00.145-04:00 5 Key Ways to Support Neurodivergent Students That Benefit Everyone. #EdChat #Neurodiversity In the quest to provide inclusive and comprehensive education, there's a saying that captures the essence perfectly: "When we design for disability, we all benefit." At the heart of this perspective is the understanding that strategies we use to support neurodivergent students can, in many cases, enhance the learning experience for everyone. Here are five essential ways educators can make their The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-78135526528595383762023-10-05T09:10:00.000-04:002023-10-05T09:10:03.416-04:00Future of Education Presentation from the Sunnyvale Symposium #GoogleChampions #AdobeCreativeEduI spent the past three days in Sunnyvale, California at the Google for Education Champions Sunnyvale Symposium and it was a very exciting time. One of the interesting conversations we had centered around the idea of the Future of Education. We were broken up into smaller groups and we worked to come up with our own vision and present it to the group. Below is a video of our presentation built The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-46389544711998792302023-09-28T12:29:00.002-04:002023-09-28T12:29:41.157-04:00Using @AdobeExpress For Presentations #MakerEd #AdobeEduCreativeI just had to share this amazing video a student created for Innovation and Design class. The 6th grade class was tasked with building their teacher (me) a house based on his answers to their questions. The goal of the assignment was to emphasize the value of asking questions and understanding the problems people might be dealing with on a regular basis. Once the students created the house, they The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-54647215540844574602023-09-21T10:47:00.008-04:002023-09-21T10:47:00.166-04:00Using @AdobeExpress for Generative AI Images #AdobeEduCreative @RebeecaLouHareThe integration of technology in the classroom is not just about the latest gadgets and gizmos. It's about enhancing our lessons and making them come alive for our students. I'm always on the lookout for fresh, innovative ways to make this happen, and I've found a gem in Adobe Express's generative AI feature. If you haven't given it a shot yet, read on to find out why it could be the tech boost The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-58813430343576731352023-09-14T09:00:00.001-04:002023-09-14T09:00:00.141-04:00Beyond Paper and Pencil: Innovative Assessments with @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative @RebeccaLouHareOne of the things that has had me excited this school year is really diving into the updated Adobe Express and seeing how it can be used for assessment. When I showcased Express to my teachers at the start of the year, there were plenty of "oohhs" and "ahhhs". Animate from Audio really got the foreign language teachers excited because they saw it is a great way to engage students who have been The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-81532588872042098422023-08-29T09:30:00.001-04:002023-08-29T09:30:00.144-04:00Getting Started with @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative We are rolling out Adobe Express for our students and teachers this year and I wanted to create a video that would walk new users through accessing Express and going through some basic uses to help everyone get started. When I was done, I thought I'd share it here for everyone!I look forward to using Express with my students this year in many different ways. For my Digital Design Class, students The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-28905050038966916422023-08-24T07:52:00.001-04:002023-08-24T07:52:04.472-04:00The Engineering Design Process #MakerEd @AdobeforEducation #AdobeEduCreativeHello friends! I wanted to share this example I made using Adobe Express that used Animate from Audio. It is super simple to use! You choose a character, choose a background, and record your audio. Adobe Express does the rest! I wanted to create a short video that explains the Engineering Design Process for my students in design class and this is what I was able to create. My favorite part is theThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-66568019263715278092023-08-07T11:52:00.006-04:002023-08-07T11:53:23.325-04:00There's A Good Reason Some Of Your Students Are Tired At The End Of The Day #EdChat There's A Good Reason Your Students Are Tired At The End Of The Day And It's Not What You ThinkNear the end of a long day, there are plenty of times I have looked at my classroom and seen some very tired eyes. I used to assume that these students were not eating well, stayed up too late, or other choice based behaviors that were leading to their tired appearance. It took some time for me toThe Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-77662716872223766822023-07-24T10:47:00.003-04:002023-07-24T10:47:00.151-04:00Interactive Storytelling in the Elementary Classroom #AdobeEduCreative @RebeccaLouHareElementary teachers are looking for fun and creative ways to engage in storytelling and I'm here with a few examples that can help you use Adobe Express for exciting interactive storytelling lessons. Interactive storytelling is a powerful technique that engages young minds, fosters creativity, and cultivates a love for language arts. With Adobe Express, elementary teachers can unlock a The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7005114591173102634.post-38757421825066077882023-07-18T10:44:00.003-04:002023-07-18T10:44:39.475-04:00Digital Portfolios and Presentations with @AdobeExpress #AdobeEduCreative @RebeccaLouHareAs we gear up for another exciting school year, it's time to dive headfirst into new strategies and tools that will make our classrooms even more epic. Today, I want to talk about something that will not only showcase your students' work, but also take their creativity to new heights. Enter Adobe Express, the secret weapon for digital portfolios and presentations that will leave you and your The Nerdy Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00967718792957188554noreply@blogger.com0