Let’s face it. The only way we’re all going to get through teaching in 2020 is with a little help from our friends. That’s why we’re loving all the teacher tech tips on Tiktok! Below are some of the best hacks we’ve discovered there.
1. An easy way to create Google slides
@heyashleyg Best part? It’s free #teachersoftiktok #tiktokteacher #teacherlife #distancelearning #onlineclass #teachertips #teachertea #teachertok #teachertechtip
If your Google slides could use a makeover, check out these ideas from Ashley Guerrero.
2. How to make a virtual prize box
@terrificteaching #teachertechtips #teachertechnologytip #teachertechnology #teacherlife2020 #remoteteacher #remoteteachinglife #teachersoftiktok #fyp
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Teacher Lisa Ann walks you through it step-by-step.
3. Adorable countdown timers
@kindergartenexplorer Teacher tech tip! Screen share a countdown between subjects on Zoom! #teachertechtips #teachersoftiktok #zoom #kindergarten #elearning
So glad to have these timers in our back pockets!
4. Breakout room hacks
@abcswithamber #teachersoftiktok #virtualschool #teachertechtips #remotelearning #googlemeets #distancelearning #tiktokteacher #googleclassroom
Breakout rooms can feel super intimidating, but teacher Amber Sarani has you covered!
5. A way to save time on email
@msprincessteach Here’s to time management tips for virtual teaching #classroommanagement #tiktokteacher #teachersoftiktok #learnontiktok #teachertechtips
Brittany walks us through setting up template responses to the email questions you get most.
6. How to change your Chrome theme
https://www.tiktok.com/@ms.maglio/video/6868730377591164165?lang=en
Definitely didn’t know you could do this.
7. Turn a PDF into a Word doc
@techcoachtips Turn a PDF into a Word Document #teachertechtips #techtipsforteachers #teachersoftiktok #PumpkinSeason #RoseGoldFaceBrush #gonnaknow #learnontiktok
Mrs. Leavitt shows you how.
8. Make a virtual name spinner
@stephanie_nash
Distance learning tip #2 #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #teacherhack #teachertechtips #techtipsforteachers #distanceteaching
Easy and a nice way to ensure you are calling on students equally.
9. Convert an iPad into a whiteboard
@qbinmamiteaches2nd Did you know??? #tech tip #teachertechtips #distancelearning #zoom #tiktokteacher #teachersoftiktok #virtualschool #techtipoftheday
Genius!
10. How to see more than 16 kids at a time in Google Meet
@teachtechlove
Reply to @ma_mar333 these features will be available to all GSuite users soon! #teacher #teachersoftiktok #teachertechtips #teachertech #googlemeet
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Because who only has sixteen students?
11. Get cute fonts in Google
@teachingandtacoz
Reply to @oscarstaton #teachertechtips #teachertech #fyp
How to snag those cute handwriting fonts you see other teachers using.
12. Use your Bitmoji as a custom cursor
@roxyteaches Use your Bitmoji as a custom cursor! Thank you @teachingwithmssuazo on Instagram for this tip! #teachertechtips #bitmoji #teachersoftiktok
Nice! This is a fun upgrade to the standard blinking arrow.
13. Managing virtual classroom rewards
@thecrazycreativeteacher Part 2?! #onlineclass #onlinelearning #onlinelearningtips #teacherhack #remotelearning #teacherlife2020 #classreward #raiseyourgame #fyp
Check out our list of virtual reward suggestions for more ideas.
14. How to create a custom email signature
https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.kreft/video/6829752264765345030?lang=en
Your Bitmoji is everywhere else, might as well add it to your email signature. 😂
15. An easy way to record feedback or instructions
@kindasortateacher My new favorite extension OMG 🍎🍎 #teachertechtip #teachertip #googleclassroom #teacher #teacherhack #remotelearning #virtualschool
We love this Chrome extension!
16. A quick tip for preventing cheating
https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepyteacher/video/6872842028007410950?lang=en
Do you use locked mode?
17. Free choice board templates
@mrs.parkerhasclass Digital choice boards and games that are editable on SlidesMania.com! GO CHECK IT OUT NOW! 😊 #teachertip #teacherhack #teachertechtip #virtual
So great for elementary school!
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