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Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
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5 Tech Tricks | Google Workspace Core Tools Mega Bundle
Empower teachers to maximize the full potential of Google Workspace with this 26 one-pager tip sheet collection, each featuring 5 practical, classroom-ready tech tricks. From Docs to Jamboard, this mega bundle covers all the essential Google tools educators rely on—making it the ultimate quick-reference resource for boosting efficiency, creativity, and engagement. Each one-pager delivers five time-saving, high-impact strategies that teachers can put into action right away. Whether you’re running
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology, Not Subject Specific
Tech Routines Bundle | Posters + Quick Cards
Set your students up for tech success from Day One! This Tech Routines Bundle includes everything you need to teach, reinforce, and manage classroom technology expectations in a fun, student-friendly way. With bold visual posters and easy-to-use troubleshooting cards, you’ll spend less time repeating directions—and more time teaching. Perfect for Chromebook rollouts, digital citizenship units, or daily tech routines. What’s Included: ✅ Tech Do’s & Don’ts Poster Set (4 total) How to Treat
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Instructional Technology
5 Tech Tricks | Back-to-School Google Essentials Bundle
Product Description:Ready to start the year organized and stress-free? The Back-to-School Google Essentials Bundle bundles 5 one-page tech tip sheets to help teachers set up digital classrooms, streamline communication, and manage their workload using Google tools they already have. Each page offers 5 practical, classroom-tested strategies—perfect for lesson planning, organizing files, scheduling, sending parent emails, and building formative assessments. What’s Included: Google Classroom – o
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Troubleshooting Quick Cards | Chromebook Guide for Students | Print & Digital
Help students solve tech issues on their own—before they ask for help! This Troubleshooting Quick Cards Set is the perfect companion to the Tech Do’s & Don’ts Poster Set. These student-friendly cards walk through simple solutions for common Chromebook problems using clear steps, icons, and checklists. Whether you're rolling out Chromebooks at the start of the year or setting up a tech station mid-semester, these cards promote student independence, reduce tech interruptions, and make your class
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Instructional Technology
Also included in: Tech Routines Bundle | Posters + Quick Cards
5 Tech Tricks | Google Workspace Core Tools Bundle
Product Description:Want to help teachers get the most out of the Google tools they already use? The Google Workspace Core Tools Bundle includes 8 quick-reference tip sheets focused on everyday tools that streamline instruction, organization, and communication. Each one-pager gives teachers five practical tips they can use right away—perfect for PD sessions, tech coaching, or personal productivity. Whether you’re helping teachers plan smarter, manage files, or engage students digitally, this b
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Tech Essentials Poster Mega-Bundle | Ready-to-Print Classroom Displays
Set the tone for digital success in your classroom from Day One with this all-in-one tech poster bundle! Designed to promote clear expectations, responsible device use, and positive tech habits, this bundle includes 4 complete poster sets that are print-ready, bold, and student-friendly. Whether you're teaching in a 1:1 Chromebook environment or just introducing digital tools, these posters support a well-managed, tech-savvy classroom with visuals your students will pay attention to. ✅ What's
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Instructional Technology
Back-to-School Tech Tips Bookmarks | Student, Teacher, & Parent Set
Make back-to-school smoother for everyone with this ready-to-print set of tech tips bookmarks for students, teachers, and parents! These 2" x 6" bookmarks are designed to give quick access to the most essential digital shortcuts, logins, and troubleshooting steps. Perfect for handing out during open house, tech orientations, Chromebook rollout, or the first week of school! ✨ What’s Included: Student Tech Tips Bookmark: Chrome shortcuts, login help, and common fixes Teacher Tech Tips Bookmar
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Tech Do's & Don'ts Poster Set | Tech Rules for Students | Print-Ready
Product Description:Help your students build better Chromebook habits from Day One! This student-friendly poster set includes 4 bold, colorful 18x24 PDF posters designed to set clear expectations for classroom technology use. From responsible handling to what not to do (like eating over your device or sleeping on it!), these visuals make your tech rules impossible to miss—in the best way. Hang them near your Chromebook cart, tech station, library desk, or anywhere students log in daily. P
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Instructional Technology
Also included in: Tech Routines Bundle | Posters + Quick Cards
5 Tech Tricks | EdTech Specialist & Admin Tools Bundle
Product Description: Running tech for a school or supporting teachers across a district? The EdTech Specialist & Admin Tools Bundle includes 5 one-page tip sheets with practical strategies to help you manage users, streamline communication, organize shared content, and support your campus or team more efficiently. From file access to group emails and protected communication lines, these quick-reference pages save time and make your tech role more effective using tools already built into Google
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5 Tech Tricks | Parent & Student Communication Bundle
Product Description:Looking for better ways to stay connected with families and students? The Parent & Student Communication Bundle includes 5 one-page tip sheets packed with time-saving strategies for keeping everyone informed, engaged, and supported using Google tools you already have. From translation and scheduling to secure calls and announcements, this bundle makes it easy to communicate with clarity and confidence—whether you're in the classroom, front office, or supporting staff. What’s
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5 Tech Tricks | Assessment & Data Tools Bundle
Product Description:Looking to streamline assessment and classroom data tasks? The Assessment & Data Tools Bundle includes 6 one-page tip sheets packed with time-saving tricks for digital quizzes, grading, automation, and tracking. Whether you're building Google Forms, organizing Sheets, or using powerful add-ons to automate grading and communication, this bundle has practical tools you can use right away—no spreadsheet expertise required! What’s Included: Google Forms – tips for creating sma
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Classroom Norms Poster Pack | Tech-Ready Procedures & Expectations | Print-Ready
Set expectations from Day One—with posters that do the reminding for you!This 6-poster set includes student-friendly visuals to reinforce your most important daily routines and tech-ready procedures. Whether students forgot their Chromebook, need tech help, or finish early, these bold, printable posters make your classroom norms clear, consistent, and calm. Hang near your door, Chromebook cart, bulletin board, or front wall so students always know what to do—without needing to ask. Posters Incl
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Instructional Technology
Also included in: Tech Essentials Poster Mega-Bundle | Ready-to-Print Classroom Displays
Digital Citizenship Exit Tickets | Quick Reflection Prompts for Students
Help students reflect on their online choices with these 6 quick and engaging exit tickets focused on digital citizenship. Each ticket provides a short scenario or prompt that encourages students to think critically about how their actions impact themselves and others online. These printable or digital slips are perfect for wrapping up a lesson, sparking discussion, or checking for understanding. Includes: 6 unique exit ticket prompts (print & digital versions) Editable Google Slides file fo
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology, Not Subject Specific
Digital Citizenship Poster Set | Online Behavior & Responsibility | Print-Ready
Help your students become responsible digital citizens—starting on Day One! This student-friendly poster set includes 5 bold, colorful 18x24 PDF posters designed to promote safe, respectful, and thoughtful tech use in any 1:1 or tech-integrated classroom. From avoiding online drama to protecting their digital footprint, these visuals make digital citizenship easy to remember and hard to ignore. Hang them near your Chromebook cart, tech center, classroom door, or digital learning bulletin board
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Instructional Technology
Also included in: Tech Essentials Poster Mega-Bundle | Ready-to-Print Classroom Displays
We Are Digital Citizens | Bulletin Board & Door Kit | Print & Go
What’s Included: 1. Bulletin Board / Door Title Letters Bold, printable letters for: "We Are Digital Citizens" Multiple font styles (block, outline, and tech-style optional) Full color 2. Tech Icon Cut-Outs (visual filler/decor) Ready-to-print icons with or without labels:Great for filling corners, borders, or mixing with student work. 3. Digital Citizenship Affirmation CardsSmall 1/4-page or half-page posters to post alongside the title or hand out: “I protect my digital footprint
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Instructional Technology
Growth Mindset for Tech Users Poster Set | Positive Tech Habits | Print-Ready
Help your students grow confident, resilient tech habits!This positive poster set includes 5 bold, student-friendly 18x24 PDF posters designed to promote a growth mindset when using technology. These reminders help normalize mistakes, encourage problem-solving, and foster digital independence—perfect for any 1:1 or tech-savvy classroom. Hang near your Chromebook cart, tech corner, or library desk to create a culture of thoughtful, empowered tech users from day one. Posters Included (18x24 PDF,
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Instructional Technology
Also included in: Tech Essentials Poster Mega-Bundle | Ready-to-Print Classroom Displays
5 Tech Tricks | Google Drive
Product Description:Drowning in digital clutter? This Google Drive Tech Tips page gives teachers and school staff 5 quick tricks to organize files, control sharing, and find what they need—fast. From folder structure to advanced search, this one-pager helps you take control of your Drive and work more efficiently. Whether you’re managing lesson plans, staff docs, or student submissions, these tips will save time and stress. What’s Included: 1-page Google Drive Tech Tips PDF 5 practical tips f
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Also included in: 5 Tech Tricks | EdTech Specialist & Admin Tools Bundle
5 Tech Tricks | Google Mail
Product Description:Tired of inbox overwhelm or missing important parent emails? This Google Mail (Gmail) Tech Tips page gives teachers 5 practical tricks to organize, streamline, and take control of their email—saving time, reducing stress, and improving communication. Whether you’re managing classroom messages, parent outreach, or team communication, these tricks will help you work smarter with a tool you already use daily. What’s Included: 1-page Google Mail Tech Tips PDF 5 essential strat
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Also included in: 5 Tech Tricks | Back-to-School Google Essentials Bundle
5 Tech Tricks | Google Keep
Product Description:Sticky notes, lesson ideas, and to-do lists all over the place? This Google Keep Tech Tips page gives educators 5 practical ways to stay organized with digital notes that sync across devices. Whether you’re managing tasks, saving quick ideas, or collaborating with colleagues, Keep makes it easy—and this one-pager shows you how. Perfect for teachers, tech coaches, and administrators who want to simplify their systems and stay on top of everything. What’s Included: 1-page Go
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Also included in: 5 Tech Tricks | Google Workspace Core Tools Bundle
5 Tech Tricks | Google Admin
Product Description:Supporting your campus behind the scenes? This Google Admin Tech Tips page gives you 5 practical, easy-to-implement tricks for managing users, resetting passwords, and accessing key tools in the Admin Console—without needing to be a full-time IT expert. Designed for instructional tech leads, media specialists, or anyone with admin access, this one-pager helps you respond faster, troubleshoot confidently, and keep your domain running smoothly. What’s Included: 1-page Google
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For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
Also included in: 5 Tech Tricks | EdTech Specialist & Admin Tools Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Laura Horn has been an educator since 2007 and currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist in East Texas, where she’s proudly helped lead her district’s 1:1 Chromebook initiative and trained hundreds of teachers on EdTech tools like Canvas and Google Classroom. With over 10 years in instructional tech and a background in middle and high school Social Studies, Laura brings firsthand classroom experience to every resource she designs.
She's the creator and presenter of “EdTech on the Go,” a mobile professional development series helping educators feel confident using digital tools in real classrooms. Whether she’s supporting new teachers or helping veteran educators overcome tech hesitancy, her mission is the same: to make teaching more manageable and meaningful through purposeful technology.
Teaching style
Laura’s approach blends creativity, technology, and real-world application. Her resources are:
Hands-on and inquiry-driven
Student-centered with room for voice and choice
Differentiated to support all learners
4C-aligned: encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication
At the heart of her work is this core belief:
"When we equip students with the tools to question, connect, and create, we don’t just prepare them for tests—we prepare them to flourish in life."
Awards & shining teacher moments
2020 Campus Teacher of the Year
Google Certified Educator
Microsoft Certified Educator
Canva Certified Educator
Canvas Team Lead for district rollout
Presenter at ESC Region VII FITT Conference
Presenter at TCEA
Proudest Moment: Watching her early students grow up—and then turning around to teach the teachers! Sharing her love of EdTech and seeing others thrive with it is a full-circle joy.
My own education history
A.A. – Kilgore College
B.A. – Stephen F. Austin State University
M.I.S. – Stephen F. Austin State University
Certified in ESL, History, Social Studies, and Technology Integration.
Additional biographical information
CTRL+HISTORY is where Social Studies meets the digital age! This store specializes in engaging, tech-integrated resources for Social Studies, EdTech, and ESL classrooms. From ready-to-use DBQs and interactive notebooks to differentiated instruction, TEKS-aligned resources, Google tools, every resource is designed to save you time, boost student engagement, and empower 21st-century learning. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just getting started, CTRL+HISTORY has something to help you reboot your classroom: critical, creative, clickable.
Laura lives in East Texas with her husband and 2 children. She’s a former collegiate baton twirler who now coaches and choreographs routines for the next generation. A proud “Disney Adult” and lifelong traveler, she also enjoys puzzles, diamond art, and cheering on her kids as a dedicated sports mom. When she’s not geeking out over EdTech, she and her husband are working on opening a brewery—because history, hops, and HTML all have a place in her world!
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