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Google (in the) Classroom: How to Maximize Efficiency AND Engagement Using Tech

October 6, 2019 ~ learningwithmisslagrow ~ Leave a comment

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Is #feetupfriday still a thing? 🌈 Because allowing myself to do things purely for pleasure today has been incredible. 🌿 I “should” be unpacking and getting some other things done, but working on my balcony today has made me happy. Also because Walmart had these babies in ADULT SIZES for $9. 😍 I knew I’d regret it if I walked away, so here we are. Are you someone who makes plenty of time for personal joys or are you like me and sometimes feel guilt for it? ⤵️

I didn’t expect to end my time at my first school popping out of a sunroof, but here we are. Yesterday we held a last day of school parade through two towns and a trailer park. 🎉 My wonderful dad drove so I could easily say hi to all of the wonderful students and families I’ve had the privilege to work with. 👋🏼 Since our route was so long, social distancing was truly in play, but that didn’t stop the good vibes. 😌 It was truly the perfect way to end this crazy school year. Someone on here asked me how to cope with going somewhere “worse like a small district.” 🙃 Small districts are incredible. The sense of community I have felt these past five years is bar none, and that’s what made my decision so tough. 👫🏻 (Did my principal and I both hug and cry as I gave her my keys yesterday? Maybe.) . Not to mention our students got their last day of school celebration. 🎈 What are you doing for the last day? ⤵️

😍 Sorry Starbucks, these @walmart dupes I ran into were only $4.98. Anyone else think these are a YES? 🙌🥤⤵️

✨ MOVING on up! Spending my days packing and taking trips to my new apartment! 📦 It’s under an hour away, so moving slowly over the next couple weeks is a thing. My family and boyfriend are helping haul furniture on Memorial Day weekend then I’ll be officially in my new place. Driving multiple hours a week has me listening to plenty of audiobooks, and my all time favorite for educators is Kids These Days by @drjodycarrington! 💛 #GetYourVirtualTeachOn scored big time in my heart when they announced she’s doing an exclusive presentation at GYVTO on June 1st and 2nd! 😍 If you want to hear from Jody and other incredible education professionals, go sign up at getyourvirtualteachon.com. My outfit is currently out of stock, but I’ll let you know when it’s back. 🌈 These sweatpants were a NEED. I sized up two sizes to have the baggy, comfy feel. DM me for sizing questions! Help a girl out—what are your favorite education audiobooks/books and podcasts? ⤵️ Let’s share!

✨ NEW STATE, NEW DISTRICT, NEW GRADE. To make the past two months even crazier, I’ve been job hunting on the down low. 🙃 🎉 I’m so excited to announce that I’ve accepted a THIRD grade position in IOWA! In reality, I’m only moving just past the Iowa/Illinois border, so I’m not going too far, but it does require a full move. 📦 If you need me, I’ll be continuing to swim in boxes. I’ve been in my same room, same grade, and same school since I graduated college. 😳 Change is scary, but it can be oh so good. I’m chatting all things my new position, the rationale behind my decision, and job hunting mid-career on my story.📱 If you’ve voluntarily moved districts, why did you? ⤵️

Yesterday was one of the most surreal evenings of my life. My grade passed back belongings in trash bags through car windows wearing masks and gloves. 📚 No hugs, no field day send off to junior high. I’m putting together end of the year awards and gifts and will be doing doorstep drop-offs next month. 💛 What is your life as a teacher looking like lately? ⤵️

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