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Experiencing my first-ever earthquake today: https://theliteracytechteacher.com/earthquakes-and-emergency-preparedness/

A clothing makeover, visiting Kadacoy for delicious gourmet" street food," and shopping our way on the European side of Turkey!
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Getting "Turkified" | Literacy Tech Teacher

An orientation with students to the beautiful resort town of Sile, plus teaching this week! It's true...there's no ''tired'' like first week of school teacher tired!

First Week of School! First Week of School!Published on September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 • 0 Likes • 0 CommentsMelissa ShafferFollowFreelance Writer theliteracytechteacher.com, Online Course Creator, Google Certified Educator, English Teacher00ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitter0 Published ByMelissa ShafferFreelanc...

Two weeks ago we were on a plane headed for Istanbul with 3 pets, 4 suitcases, 2 carry-ons, and a 10-hour flight. Here's an update and some cultural observations.

5 Things We've Noticed in Istanbul (So Far...) 5 Things We've Noticed in Istanbul (So Far...)Published on September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 • 0 Likes • 0 CommentsMelissa ShafferFollowFreelance Writer theliteracytechteacher.com, Online Course Creator, Google Certified Educator, English Teacher00ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitter0 Published By...

Google Docs: group work without talking?
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Typing in Google Docs = Groupwork and Collaboration? | Literacy Tech Teacher

Avoid the dreaded "reply all" plus lots of GMail tips!
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Gmail Hacks for Busy Professionals | Literacy Tech Teacher

Use these 5 tips to really get teachers on your side:)

5 Ways You Can Be an Effective Professional Development (PD) Presenter 5 Ways You Can Be an Effective Professional Development (PD) PresenterPublished on September 1, 2019September 1, 2019 • 0 Likes • 0 CommentsMelissa ShafferFollowFreelance Writer theliteracytechteacher.com, Online Course Creator, Google Certified Educator, English Teacher00ShareLinkedInFaceb...

3 Education Trends Students and Teachers Want You to Know 3 Education Trends Students and Teachers Want You to KnowPublished on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 • 0 Likes • 0 CommentsMelissa ShafferFollowFreelance Writer theliteracytechteacher.com, Online Course Creator, Google Certified Educator, English Teacher00ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitter0 Publi...

Remember to take time to celebrate accomplishments - even yours!
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Milestones and Small Victories… | Literacy Tech Teacher Milestones and Small Victories… August 31, 2019 literacytechteacher Leave a comment (Originally published 17 August 2019) …are great for students and teachers. Especially when I have had the time and energy to focus on challenging myself on various technology tools this summer. But this isn’t ...

Is Fortnite taking over bedtime? Sleepy students at school?

Fortnite and Gaming Tech: Some Takeaways | Literacy Tech Teacher Fortnite and Gaming Tech: Some Takeaways August 31, 2019 literacytechteacher Leave a comment I watched a Today Show segment featuring the 16-year-old winner of the Fortnite Tournament taking home a three BILLION dollar prize. He seemed down to earth, and so did his parents, yet I questioned how real...

Ever wondered what it takes to become a Google Certified Educator? I've got answers!

The 5Ws/1H of Google Certifications | Literacy Tech Teacher The 5Ws/1H of Google Certifications August 27, 2019 literacytechteacher Leave a comment What does that mean that you’re a Google Certified Educator? What is a Google Certified Educator?   According to Google’s Teacher Center [the certification is] designed for educators and classroom teacher...