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Formative Assessment Resources - Socrative and Plickers
Teachers use formative assessment strategies through out the day to assess his/her class's understanding of the concept being discussed. You can find multiple articles, websites, presentations, etc on...
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Anytime, Anywhere Learning .. with an iOS app
Podcast app by AppleThis one app can be a powerful anytime, anywhere learning tool for educators! I began listening to Podcasts years ago. I started off with the Tech Chicks Tips podcast. I would...
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Don't be afraid of the screencast!
How-to videos are everywhere! Just Google "how to...." and you will come across multiple links. In fact, just a few weeks ago, a how-to video on YouTube saved our Play Station from a piece of...
View Articleteachers who don't share ~ Wait, do what??
I was told by one teacher that good teachers don’t share.This sentence from Steven Anderson and Tom Whitby, The Relevant Educator, struck a chord with me. How can an educator NOT share their best...
View Articletwo months... really?!
Has it really been two months since my last blog post?? Really?! So much has happened this summer. ISTEThis was my third ISTE I had the awesome opportunity to attend. I had the chance to facilitate...
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Android Resources for PreK-Kindergarten Classrooms
Recently, my district added Nexus Tablets into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classrooms. Below are a few Android apps that would fit nicely in a Pre-K/K classroom. Added bonus, these apps are...
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just be a good role model
Last weekend, I took my 10 year old daughter to a birthday party. Twenty minutes into the party, one of the girls pulled out her cell phone and they all got together for several group photos. My...
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Chrome Extensions for Teachers and Students
I have several Chrome Extensions that I have downloaded and use, but these are three of my favorite Chrome Extensions! Do you have a favorite? Share them with us!SnagIt I am a big fan of SnagIt. You...
View Articleprofessional learning is everywhere - just have to know where to look
I continually go back to Brad Currie's blog post, 100 Minutes a Week. The post talks about how you can spend just 20 minutes a day on professional learning. Take a moment and read the post! I...
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What's Your Story?
On Tuesday, this reflective Tweet came across my feed. It made me think, what are we doing as educators to promote our story, our students, our district? Are we doing a good enough job promoting all...
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Swimming in a Sea of Blog Posts
There are so many great edtech blogs and bloggers, that you can quickly feel overwhelmed. You could bookmark every blog, but what fun is that? I was a Google Reader user, but alas Google discontinued...
View ArticleBreaking Down the Classroom Walls
If my lessons and activities only include the textbook and items within the four walls of the classroom, I have put my students at a disadvantage! Thomas Friedman, author of The World is Flat,...
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Digital Citizenship Week
Next week is Digital Citizenship Week. Although this topic should be taught 24/7, we can use next week to stress the importance to education stakeholders like parents and community members. If you do...
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Everything online is NOT true!
Have you come across this image in your Facebook feed? This was something I saw shared more than once around Jan 1st and Jan 2nd. People were sharing this image, thinking "how cool is this", without...
View ArticleDigital Citizenship 101
Are you part of the 46% of smartphone owners who can't live without their device?Do you spend the majority of your day in front of a screen?Are you one of the 17.6 million US residents that experienced...
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The Math Learning Center - An Interactive Resource for the Classroom
I saw a tweet a few days ago on Twitter I should have taken a screenshot of! The tweet talked about how worksheets should be used as a form of punishment. I love that! The tweet reminded me of a math...
View ArticleComputer Science Week and Hour of Code
It is almost that time again -- Hour of Code and Computer Science Education Week. This year, Computer Science Education Week is December 4-10, 2017. This is a great opportunity to ignite or continue to...
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Making a necessary evil fun and engaging!
Student assessment. It happens in schools all around the US .. all the time! Student assessment can make your extremely nervous. It can also make you wish the class period would never end.I had the...
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Digital Citizenship Week and Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Digital Citizenship Week is also in October, October 15-19.These are some resources that can be used by students, employees, and parents to help...
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Bringing AR and VR into the Classroom; Part 1
When I was in school, I had to use a photo in a book to help bring to life a foreign place or time in history. Today, students can use virtual reality! Virtual reality (VR) is a computer generated...
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Bringing AR and VR into the Classroom; Part 2
In Part 1, we looked at why virtual reality is a good fit in today's classroom. We also talked about different types of VR set ups you could check out. In this post, we are going to look at all the...
View Article8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge - Week 1
This post is week 1 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators. I am so excited that I found this challenge on Penny Christensen's LinkedIn. I am a few weeks behind, but won't stop...
View Article8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge - Week 2
This post is week 2 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators. This week's prompt is "Ponder Your Professional Past: What has contributed to the educator you are today?".I'm the...
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Get Students Talking With Digital Tools - Looking At The Tools
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to conduct a webinar with Simple K12. The topic was on I have discussed before, students talking with digital tools.Students have A LOT to say.. just ask any...
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Conduct a Data Privacy Check-up!
January 28th is Data Privacy Day. This is a great time to conduct a check of your personal and work accounts, to ensure YOUR data is private and secure. Let’s look at how to keep your social media,...
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