HyperDocs are amazing educational tools that are interactive, engaging, self-directed, and fun!  Created by Kelly Hilton, Lisa Highfill, and Sarah Landis, HyperDocs place responsibility for learning in the hands of students while freeing up teachers to facilitate and enhance instruction.  
I recently shared the wonder of HyperDocs at my district's annual learning summit.  The post that follows includes many of the slides from my presentation and plenty of information to help you begin using HyperDocs in your classroom!
​~Michele :)

 A HyperDoc is a digital document, such as Google Doc, where all components of a learning cycle have been pulled together into one central hub. (via The Cult of Pedagogy).

The beginning of the school year is such a busy time!  It's hard to keep track of everything that needs to be done but so important to start the year off on a positive note!  As an Instructional Coach, the more organized and prepared I am at the beginning of the year the better my coaching and support of teachers will be.  With that in mind, here is my list of "Must Do's" to help me get ready for an awesome school year.

Use today to make a difference!
​Michele :)

Before I started using a Bullet Planner,  I wasted a lot of time, effort and money trying and rejecting various calendars, notebooks and planners.  I couldn't seem to find one that really fit my style.  They were all too big, too bulky, had too many pages I didn't need, or had page layouts that just didn't work for me. ​

There is certainly nothing fancy or artistic about it, but it was a great way to jump in and give Bullet journaling a try.  In a very short period of time knew I had found the planner I was looking for.  Who would of thought something so simple could be the best solution of all?   With the start of a new school year looming, I am making a few modifications to set up this year's planner. I'm sharing it in hopes other coaches will find  it useful as well!

​One thing I love about Google Slides is the ability to use images, shapes, hyperlinks and color to create dynamic presentations. With an idea, a little patience, and a lot of trial and error, you can elevate the creativity in projects and presentations to any level! A virtual showcase created in Google Slides is a great way for students to share what they have learned.

I was part of an interesting discussion recently concerning teacher's concerns over what they feel are limitations of Google applications on the iPad.  Teachers had stopped having students use Google Docs to type assignments because they thought it was not possible to to set up a paper using MLA style on an ​iPad. Instead they had created a cumbersome workaround which involved students typing documents, emailing them to their teacher, and teachers then printing out document after document for students.  Obviously this is more than inefficient!  Creating an MLA style heading is a simple process and hopefully for these teachers will quickly lead to less time and paper being wasted!

2.  In Drive click the Plus ​icon in the lower right corner.  Choose new Google Doc.

3. In the Google Doc, click the More icon in the upper right corner.  Tap the toggle to turn Print Layout ​mode on.  

4. In Docs, tap at the top of the document to reveal the Header.​  Tap the right align icon to move the cursor to the far right, and type your last name.

5. Tap the Number Pages icon to add the page number.  Each page will now include both your last name and page numbers in consecutive order.

6. The last step is to add the four-line, double-spaced heading to your first page.  This includes your name, professor's name, class information and the date.

That's it!  Each page will now have your last name and page number listed in the upper right corner of the paper.  The video below also explains the entire process.