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"If you haven't seen this suite of education books, it's worth checking out. I'll bet there's something you can find to inspire and equip you!"

"If you and your students are using Google Apps in the classroom, Google Classroom can save you tons of time and effort. It helps you assign, collect, grade and return work seamlessly. But, like anything else, there are tricks that can help you do the same work in less time. They make you more efficient and effective. Here are some tips to save you some time while using Google Classroom:"

"Formative assessment can be drudgery. When students are doing the same quizzes and the same practice questions all day long, it can be less than stimulating. Or formative assessment can be fantastic. Teachers use formative assessments to get the pulse of the class, to see how students are progressing. When used correctly, formative assessments let teachers make quick changes to their plans to meet students where they are. Plenty of digital tools exist to help teachers mix things up. Don't think of formative assessment as worksheets and quizzes. Students can draw, choose, write or say to show what they know."

"Now, teachers can bring that experience into the classroom when students aren't home sick. Several digital tools created for the classroom bring those exciting experiences to students with learning as the focus. Here are some of the ones I've found that I think are the best, along with pros, cons and what makes them different:"