My name is Avi Megiddo, and I am a teacher and instructional designer. With degrees in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley and Education from Purdue University, I’m still learning every day how to create more engaging and accessible learning experiences.
Since the release of ChatGPT, I’ve been collaborating to develop Google Sheets and Google Slides-based games and tools for classroom management, word games, self-assessment, collaboration and feedback, creativity and design, and workflow automation. Explore the tools and games below:
Tools & Games
- 1. Word Games Makers & Players
- 2. Classroom Management
- 3. Collaboration and Feedback Tools
- 4. MYP Design and Assessment
- 5. Creativity and Design
- 6. Automation and Workflow
1. Word Game Makers & Players
MakeSort: Drag ‘n’ Drop Sorting Games Maker & Player
A fun game that challenges students to group related items using logic and reasoning.
NY Times Connections Game in Sheets
A fun game that challenges students to group related items using logic and reasoning.
MakeWords Vocabulary & Typing Game in Sheets
Engage students in vocabulary building and typing practice through this creative game.
Wordle in Google Sheets
Challenge students with this interactive Wordle game designed for the classroom.
Word Search Maker in Google Sheets
Create customized word searches quickly and easily for any topic or lesson.
2. Classroom Management
Automatic Seating Charts in Google Slides
Generate automatic seating charts in Google Slides with this customizable tool.
Make Random Orders, Partners, Groups
Create random orders, partners, or groups effortlessly for your classroom.
3. Collaboration and Feedback Tools
Aquarium of Appreciation
Create a visual space for showcasing positive feedback and acts of kindness.
Evaluate Group Collaboration
Analyze and evaluate group collaboration with this structured feedback tool.
4. MYP Design and Assessment
MYP Smart Rubric & Comment Bank
Simplify rubric grading with smart rubrics and a built-in comment bank.
5. Creativity and Design
Tournament Brackets in Google Sheets
Manage tournaments and track results using customizable brackets.
6. Automation and Workflow
Bulk Insert Images from Drive Folder
Automatically add multiple images from Google Drive folders into documents.
Bad EMF to Good EMF
Background: For some reason, as of October, 2023, EMFs in Google Drive can no longer be opened with Google Drawings. In the past, CloudConverted EMFs could be opened with Google Drawings and copied into Slides, enabling vector graphic editing in Google Drive. This script converts their MIME type back to the old one. Read the original Google Support post.
Objective:
This script will help you convert up to 10 EMF files in your Google Drive (from the past 7 days) that might not be opening correctly. You can change these numbers in the script if you wish.
Example Scratch Projects
Dynamic Spinner
Welcome to the home of innovation, where the classic game spinner is reimagined for the digital age. Here, I combine the time-honored joy of anticipation with the precision of modern technology. This spinner isn’t just a tool; it’s a harmonious blend of design, mathematics, and computer science, all brought to life through the power of conversational coding with ChatGPT.
My original Scratch project and code: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/970791967
YouTube Demo Video:
Use it on Scratch:
Features:
Programmatic Creation: Spinners are generated through Python code, leveraging ChatGPT’s conversational AI to refine the design and functionality…
NY Times Spelling Bee in Scratch
Inspired by the NY Times Spelling Bee, I challenged myself to create a Scratch version of this game…
Stop the Logger
Stop the Logger is a game designed to raise awareness about deforestation in a fun and interactive way. The objective is to catch loggers by clicking on them before they cut down all the trees in the forest. Players must act quickly and strategically to protect the growing forest, earn points, and achieve victory by catching a set number of loggers. The game provides a dynamic challenge while offering an engaging platform to reflect on environmental conservation.