Updating Teaching and Learning Through Technology

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Knowledge is power. Technology is powerful. TechCoach.me exists to help you power up your teaching and learning through technology.

Example Activities

Oh My Word…Sort! “Dulce Et Decorum Est”

Context Introduction: Inspired by a Great Question Quite awhile ago, a teacher at our middle school asked me, "Hey Ben,…

Classroom Tools / Educational Theory

Going “Paperless-Ish”: Digital Annotation for Teaching and Learning

Context: Why Annotate Digitally? TL;DR (Too Long Didn't Read) Summary Reading is a foundational element of any education.Young people are…

Educational Theory

O Pioneers! Exploring Project-Based Learning

Background This year Westbrook School Department asked its teachers to participate in a choice learning project during the 1st semester…

Computer Science

#CSforGood – Hour of Code 2019 – Middle School Edition

Context - Computer Science for Good Computer Science can often appear quite mystical and obscure especially if you associate it…

Computer Science

Can A Computer Trick You Into Believing That It Is Human?

Hour of Code 2019 - High School Edition: The Turing Test, Chatbots and Eliza Can a Computer Talk Like a…

Classroom Tools / Educational Theory

Technology Tools for Differentiation

Context The "D" word, differentiation. While few teachers would disagree that it is important to meet the needs of all…

Classroom Tools

Yeah, Science! Science Journal by Google

TL;DR (Too Long, Didn't Read Summary) Science Journal by Google is an Android and iOS app that allows users to…

Educational Theory / Technology Lessons

Demystifying TPACK: Connecting Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge

What is TPACK? At its core, TPACK is a framework that explains how technology, pedagogy and content knowledge coalesce to create effective learning experiences.

Classroom Tools

Is it Quiet Enough for You? Technology for Monitoring Classroom Volume

The quest for quiet is not new, but we have some new tools to help us create it in our classrooms. Full Disclosure: I'm the teacher with the noisy classroom....

Thoughts and Theory: Blog

I’ve spent almost my entire life going to, working in and thinking about the spaces that we call schools. My blog shares some of my thoughts about what happens at school, what should happen at school and the role that technology plays and should play in our education.

Tools

A deep look into selected technology tools exploring what each tools is, and why and how these tools could augment teaching and learning for you and your students.

About

Wondering why this site exists? Want to learn more about its creator? Love reading the fine print of policies? Visit our about section to learn more about this site and Mr. Brigham.

Photo Gallery

Mr. Brigham and former student CJ Francis at the White House.

Mr. Brigham in class at Shead High School.

Mike Moore with his father, Doug Moore, at graduation. — Former student Mike Moore with his father, Doug Moore, at Shead High School's 2016 Graduation.

Mr. Brigham in an online ad for Senator Angus King's 2018 re-election campaign.