Author name: Christa Love

Christa Love, Curriculum Developer & Teacher ~ I am passionate about blending technology into curriculum. Whether it is programming, video production, graphic design, or digital citizenship, I am interested in how apps and tools can be used to enhance learning. Throughout the years I have designed many TechnoKids technology projects. My favorite part of curriculum development is field-testing the ideas to determine the activities that work best in real classrooms. I write about what I have learned that can save teachers time in their own curriculum planning.

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Assignment or Material in Google Classroom – What is the Difference?

A source of some confusion when developing a course in Google Classroom is whether to post an Assignment or Material. It is important to distinguish between these two options. Keep reading to understand the differences. In Google Classroom, on the Classwork tab, teachers can schedule posts. These can contain instructions and resources for students participating

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Be Stress Free With a Google Classroom Test Class

A Google Classroom test class can make designing a course stress free. It is true that Google Classroom is an exceptional Learning Management System that simplifies teaching and learning. However, it does take time to master all the features. Before jumping into developing your first course, take a pause, and give yourself time to explore.

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A Simple Trick to Creating a Google Classroom Assignment

There is a simple trick to creating a Google Classroom assignment. Determine the type of assignment before you create it in Google Classroom. Files that are part of an assignment can be set to either students can view file or make a copy for each student. Understanding the difference between these two options is the

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How to Be a Good Team Player in the World of Programming

Knowing how to be a team player in the workplace is a soft skill that everyone requires. Most jobs require collaboration. However, programming is one of those career paths that places a strong emphasis on the ability to work with others. This sixth article in the soft skills blog series is about designing programming activities

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Spark Creativity With Innovative Programming Lessons

Spark creativity with programming lessons that inspire students to develop original programs. You do not want everyone in the class coding the same cookie-cutter scripts. Instead, activities should allow a programmer to express their own ideas. This will make a coding unit more enjoyable and foster an interest in computer science. Moreover, this approach to

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