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#EduSky, Teacher, mom of 5, author, AliceKeeler.com, EdTech expert, gamification, #coffeeEDU, Google Certified Innovator, Google Developer Expert
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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · May 14
Created a quick video to get started with Educator AI Assistant.
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Insert into Google Sheets
Import AI Tools
Edit or Create Your Own
Insert Activity Builder
Describe Inputs
Choose AI Tool
Generate

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Did you get my latest newsletter?
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I have some YouTube tips in there that you may not know!

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January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Count how many checkboxes are checked in your spreadsheet

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January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Do you use Google Calendar?
Have you made extra calendars within your calendar?
It can be very helpful!
Check out my tip on how to make these extra calendars
youtu.be/meKPjlrld3g

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Create Extra Google Calendars
I live and die by my Google Calendar, but I use it for so much more than reminding me when the next faculty meeting is. I create extra calendars for lesson planning, tracking tasks, and more. As…
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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⏱️ Timing activities inside Slides helps lessons stay focused without switching tools. Slides Timer Add on places a visible countdown right on the slide, so students know how much time they have left.

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Google Slides with a visible countdown timer in the corner, helping presenters manage time during lessons or meetings.
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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How to print Google Forms!

👉 youtu.be/tDKmqf7sS80

You can use the print options with Forms but they use a LOT of paper and are limiting. Try this for additional options.

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January 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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Create extra calendars in Google Calendar!
Watch: youtu.be/meKPjlrld3g

SO HELPFUL! You can layer your calendars to act as one calendar or drill down and view specific calendars.

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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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I like to get up really early ... like 4am early...

You can schedule emails for when teachers are at school

Use the drop down arrow next to the Send button.

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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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10 YouTube Hacks for Teaching
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Did you know you can get the transcript from any video in YouTube?

Every video has an auto-generated transcript found in the description.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Have you used

cal.new

to make a new Google Calendar Event?

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January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Google Vids allows you to create videos on your Google account.

Did you know it has a teleprompter? Use this to create your instructional videos faster and with more confidence.

Learn More: alicekeeler.com/2025/12/15/u...

#GoogleEDU #GoogleVids #TeacherTech #GoogleWorkspace #EduSky
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January 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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It is no surprise I love spreadsheets. I can help you love spreadsheets! @hedreich loves it when others give her the spreadsheet magic, but having it your way is the real magic :)

#Spreadsheets #datanerd #TeacherTech #GoogleEDU
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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25 Things to Do Instead of Timed Math Tests
👉 alicekeeler.com/2023/04/08/2...

Speed is not the same as fluency. Here are practical ways to help students develop number sense and flexible thinking without the pressure of a timer.

#EduSky
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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🎲 Adding chance to a lesson can instantly raise engagement. Dice Slides lets you roll virtual dice directly in Slides, which works well for math practice, review games, or randomly selecting tasks.

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Retro video-game style graphic with dice, pixelated coins, pipes, and stars, featuring the title “Dice Slides by Alice Keeler,” showing it works with Google Slides.
January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Use Google Gemini Gems as your teaching partner!

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January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Have you tried Curipod? Heather shares how Student Voice is built into every activity.

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The Passion of Student Voice with Heather Brantley and Curipod
Heather and I (Alice Keeler) were on a coffee chat with friends and she mentioned her passion for student voice. While Heather now works for Curipod, she previously was a math teacher (like me!). I…
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January 13, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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🧹 Cleaning up Slides layouts can take longer than designing the content. Clear Rectangle removes placeholder rectangles in bulk, which is especially useful when working with templates that include extra shapes.

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Clear Rectangle by Alice Keeler. Illustration of a teacher at a chalkboard with a large cursor icon. Add-on works with Google Slides.
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Get started with NotebookLM. This is more helpful AI because it uses YOUR sources, not just random things off the internet.

Watch: youtu.be/CRKbPzbn_qE

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January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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When linking to other slides in a Google Slide the title box is the name of the slide.
Utilize this to make it easier to find what you want to link to.

Watch: youtu.be/DHhfO6Dt_Js

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Titles are the name of the slide in Google Slides
When creating slides in Google Slides pay attention to the TITLE layout. This is the name of the slide. When hyperlinking it is much easier to identify what slide you're linking to if you used the…
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January 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Use AI to generate a podcast style lesson in Google Classroom.
Use the "Create an audio lesson" option under Gemini
Provide grade level and topic.
Export to Drive or Google Slides to add to your desired lesson.

#GoogleEDU @googleGemini #GoogleWorkspace #GoogleClassroom #EduSky
January 12, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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This is an old quote but I definitely think it is still true

"To remain competitive in the future job market, Cuban says that employees will need one critical skill: the ability to think creatively."

Read Article: www.cnbc.com/2018/07/26/t...

#EduSky
Mark Cuban
January 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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When making a Form I ask for First and Last name separately.

#GoogleWorkspace #GoogleForms #EduSky
Screenshot of a Google Form
January 12, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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📅 Adding dates in Slides sounds simple until you need them consistent across multiple decks. Add a Date can insert the current date in one click, and because it is generated automatically, it reduces errors.

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Screenshot of the Add a Date Google Slides add-on showing a menu option to insert the current date and time onto the first slide.
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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📊 Watching data change in real time can shift how students engage with Sheets. Sheet Streamer pushes updates as they happen, which is helpful during live activities like exit tickets or class polls.

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Sheet Streamer add-on interface for Google Sheets showing a sample spreadsheet and menu options, with the tagline 'Copy formatting and values to other sheets' and an icon of streaming sheets.
January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Don't forget to set your starting view in #AppSheet

What screen do you want users of your app to see first?!

Click the cog icon on the left side and use General settings to set your home screen view.

#GoogleWorkspace #GoogleEDU #EduSky
appsheet starting view
January 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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🌎 Turning Slides into another language does not have to mean starting over. Slides to Spanish+ can translate slide text while keeping the original layout, so visuals, spacing, and design stay intact.

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Cartoon of two smiling women waving over a globe with text “Slides to Spanish+” and greetings in multiple languages, plus a Google Slides icon.
January 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM