Mom, Wife, Innovative Learning Coach @alpineschools, Educator, Lifelong Learner
Joined May 2015
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Alison Pickens retweeted
Another crisis in the US and yet another time where teachers, principals, supts., support staff, bus drivers, etc., are the front lines for so many, while going to bed worried about other people’s children.
Thank you. Words can not express your courage, dedication, and love. – at Ventnor Heights, NJ
Alison Pickens retweeted
Love seeing all these awesome presenters at @ucet ! #gettinggroovywithgooglesites #innovatealpine @InnovateAlpine @PickensAlison @hancockbethany7
And to think that I've wasted all of this time using the dropdown menu! #InnovateAlpine
Learned something new today about @googlecalendar. When viewing your calendar on the web, you can press the letters D(day), W(week), M(month), Y(year), A(schedule), or X(4 days) on your keyboard to change the view of your calendar. It's much faster than the dropdown menu.
Do you have a hard time feeling relaxed and getting in that much-needed rest when you have unread emails? Me too! Snooze emails until Jan 6th and enjoy well-deserved time off! @alpineschools #InnovateAlpine
Alison Pickens retweeted
When you want to find a specific word or phrase on a website, in a document, etc. use the keyboard shortcut ctrl/cmd + f. Bonus tip: In Google Docs and Microsoft Word, this shortcut will also work to find all instances of a specific word and replace it with another word.
Alison Pickens retweeted
"Educators, no matter their role, do not simply have full plates but full platters, and they are overflowing...Always ask when considering a new change for implementation: Am I adding to the person or adding to the plate?" #InnovateInsideTheBox buff.ly/2DC6BuU
Exciting news for @alpineschools Ts and Ss! The option to insert audio into Google Slides is now available. Insert audio for presentation narration, reflection on learning, audio directions, and more!
Alison Pickens retweeted
Lucidchart is an easy and collaborative way for your students to create concept maps. Use this introductory video to help you and your class use @lucidchart easily and effectively! Contact your ILC with any questions! youtu.be/SbpgCmtwGRg
Yes! This makes creating Nearpod lessons as a team possible!
Have you tried out the @Nearpod Google Slides Add-on? It’s a game-changer. Users can create visually appealing slides, add collaborators, and embed Nearpod activities directly from Slides. Get the add-on here: bit.ly/npaddon
Adorable kinder kiddos from @SaratogaSharks using @nearpod to learn about 3D shapes. #InnovateAlpine
After an inspiring keynote from @Joe_Sanfelippo about how we need to #tellyourEDUstory, @PickensAlison and I were so happy to meet him and see how great he is in person! #ucet19
Ditto! I know of a few! xitter.cf/hjones3000/status/9842…
A4: Maybe it's not necessarily time that is the barrier. Maybe it's the lack of support. If so, I know a great coach who can help! #UTedChat #ASDInnovativeLearningTeam (We need a better hashtag...)
A3: I love to share with others and learn from others. There are so many great people around us who are eager to share and learn. I surround myself with those people. #UTedChat
A2: Student choice. Giving them choice and ownership over their own learning allows them to explore things they are curious about and discover what kind of a learner they are. #UTedChat
A1: Curiosity is what draws the learner in. If we can gather their interest, we can ignite a fire. #UTedChat
Hey! #UTedChat! Alison from Alpine School District. I am here because @hjones3000 keeps telling me I need to be, and I am CURIOUS and eager to learn!
Alison Pickens retweeted
NEW and UPDATED Periodic table of iPad apps for Primary aged pupils for iOS 11 - ICTEvangelist nzzl.us/yLTsi4y via @nuzzel #neboedtech #utedchat
What a great way to end the day. @ddraper did an ignite session about ensuring that ALL kids have access to tech AND the guidance from adults to leverage it to do grest things. Loved it! #ucet18 #ASDVision
Alison Pickens retweeted
My recent blog post was inspired by #UCET18. A GREAT 2 days! Special thanks to @hjones3000 & @PickensAlison who modeled courageous leadership for us all! And thanks again to @UCET for creating the opportunity for courageous sharing and learning! leadlikelincoln.blogspot.com…