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Dad, Husband, Tech Coach, Google Innovator/Trainer/Coach & overall Tech Geek just trying to share some JOY​ while enjoying another lap around the sun. Resources available here: BadinerBytes.com
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Week #5 (Level Text with magicschoolai) is complete in the #GLCSTechChallenge! Only 5 more to go and we will see who earns the coveted Tech Challenge Trophies! Sheck out the past challenges here: bit.ly/TechChallengeGL25 #GoGullLake

I'm not sure why I get nervous each time I have to take these recertification exams. Another 3 years of Google Level 2 Certification!

What do you do in 5th grade for some fun when you have to sub? Break out the @magicschoolai. #GoGullLake

Week 4 is complete in the #GLCSTechChallenge! Lots of cool tools explored! Check them out in the Challenges page: sites.google.com/d/1FNkhiRKBg... #GoGullLake

Here are February's Tech Bytes! Check this month's (and all previous months') tech tidbits! bit.ly/GLTechBytes

Week #3 is complete in the #GLCSTechChallenge! Check out the standings and completed challenges here: bit.ly/TechChallengeGL25 #GoGullLake

Week #2 is in the books for the #GLTechChallenge! 46 Tech Challengers. Who will earn trophies when all 10 are complete? Check out the leaderboard page and see the competition heating up! bit.ly/TechChallengeGL25 #GoGullLake

Check out January's (and all past months/years/) Tech Bytes! bit.ly/GLTechBytes

Chrome has added some cool shortcuts to the Extension Bar. These are tools, not websites, that you may often use. You should add some so it is easier to access these tools. My favorites are the QR Code maker and Copy Link. Check them out! badinerbytes.blogspot.com/2025/01/new-...

Ok...This is fun! labs.google/fx/tools/whisk

You Need to Publish Google Forms! There is a change to Google Forms. You will now need to click “Publish” in order for others to respond to your Google Forms. This is really simple, but an added step from before. youtu.be/owh4_jubOj0

Thanks, @magicschoolai.bsky.social for the ability to Customize Tools (and adding another Certification Level!

Just a little Elf on a Shelf (or Elf in the Tree) fun at #GLCSryan! #GoGullLake #HolidayCheer

Use Google Drawing to Learn Symmetry and Make Snowflakes youtu.be/hiX0Us3LQS8?... #EDUsky #MathSky #EdTechSky #GoogleEI

It is that time of the year again! If you need a fun interactive activity for your kiddos to explore before Winter Break, check out these 8 Winter Activities from the AMAZING @ericcurts.bsky.social! www.controlaltachieve.com/2023/11/8-go...

I’m going to Ditch Summit, a FREE online conference for educators from Dec 16 to Jan 10. Topics include student curiosity, AI, student voice, PBL, practical teaching ideas, and much more! ➡️ Register at ditchsummit.com

Check out my December (and all previous) Tech Bytes! Lots of tasty tech morsels! bit.ly/GLTechBytes

Whoa! @magicschoolai.bsky.social has 4 MILLION educators signed up and using this AWESOME tool! app.magicschool.ai/tools

Are you using Chrome and looking for the best ways to create QR Codes? Stop using all those websites/apps! Just use the built-in features! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

In a world of AI tools, I like what SchoolAI has to offer. Check it out! schoolai.com

Happy "comfy day" at #GLCSryan! What better to wear than my awesome @magicschoolai.bsky.social Tech Coach hoodie!

Looking to Annotate a Chrome tab? Check out this Chrome Extension! badinerbytes.blogspot.com/2024/03/anno...

I missed TweetDeck, but now there is Deck.Blue! It is almost like Twitter never went away! Now we just need all the cool kids from Twitter to migrate over and leave all the Ads, political crud, and other people we don't follow in "X" and all will be like it was in the "good 'ol days"! deck.blue

Hello #EduSky! I am looking to merge over all my quick EdTEch Tips & tech Tidbits from Twitter (always Twitter, never "X") to BlueSky! Looking to connect and share! Check them out here: BadinerBytes.com!

Just a reminder... 💜You are needed 💚You are perfect 💙You are ENOUGH! 😋Smile today! #ChooseJOY

We all love Legos! You can even create a Lego minifig to resemble you or your students. Check out piecebypiecegenerator.com and see what you and your students can create!

Tabbed Documents is a great tool if you want a Document laid out in a way that separates each “section” into its own page. Tabbing helps with group projects and organizing your information in easy-to-find sections. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VIz...

Looking to find your flock on Bluesky? Check out the Bluesky Directory at blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... with over 47K Starter Packs. Type in your search term, such as EdTech or Google, and find starter packs of people to follow who share your interests. #edusky #edtech

Want to add/delete slides to a slide deck that you already assigned to students in Google Classroom? It can be done with the Magic Exercise Book extension! Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UEI...

Want to add/delete slides to a slide deck that you already assigned to students in Google Classroom? It can be done with the Magic Exercise Book extension! Check it out! badinerbytes.blogspot.com/2024/11/addd...

Subbing today in 4th grade and having the students explore magicschoolai! #FunInSchool #GLCSryan #GoGullLake

Seriously...sometimes we just need to have fun! Find the invisible cow! t.co/8U6EUGajui

Hummmm, I might have a device in use issue! #TechCoachIssues #PluggedIn #GoGullLake

Want to easily switch between Gmail accounts on your Chromebook? Here are the steps! badinerbytes.blogspot.com/2024/10/usin...

Use Google's GenType for fun letters! badinerbytes.blogspot.com/2024/09/goog...

Are you using Chrome Tabs? Having “bundles” of tabs for later use is a great feature. Now, you can sync these across devices and even close them and bring them back later. Start organizing all those random Chrome Tabs and create some tab groups for later! t.co/dBNfAnumxr

Want to create animated speaking characters for your slide decks, student stories, projects, or just for fun? It is easy and fun to do. Check out the video below to see how to do it with AdobeExpress! t.co/JmDenykUiZ

Get ready #GLCSkellogg #GLCSrichland #GLCSryan. I am creating the 2025 Tech Challenge. It will kick off after Winter Break. There will be 10 weeks of awesome learning fun! #GoGullLake

Looking to make a document or text leveled up or down for your students? magicschoolai is the tool for you! It is easy and free! Simply copy your text, choose the Re Level tool, paste, & generate a new writing sample at any chosen reading level. t.co/m5glQ7Mp6w

The official Magical Princesses (and the formal Princess & Prince Charming) of the Kellogg Elementary Front Office! Bippity Boppity Boo! #GLCSkellogg #GoGullLake

Yep, I do LIVE in my @googledrive and "might" have a little OCD with organizing files in folders. I have: 🔹76,174 Files 🔹10,328 Folders Yikes! #GoGullLake #SaveItAllInDrive

Have non-English speakers in your classroom and need to translate your Google Slides? @canva does all the work for you! Check it out! t.co/VmIRoE1CP7

Check out this month's (and all previous) Tech Bytes/Potty PD! bit.ly/GLTechBytes #GoGullLake

What a great treat from the Sunshine Club at #GLCSryan ! The force is strong with them, as they know my weakness for M&Ms! #StarWars #MMsRule #GoGullLake

WOW! magicschoolai is CELEBRATING 3 MILLION EDUCATORS! #MagicSchoolAI

Thanks magicschoolai! Enjoying my coffee in my new coffee mug. #TeachersLoveSwag

Looking for quick "How-To" help with EdTech tools? Check out all mine at BadinerBytes.com! #SharingIsCaring