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 reading less.SAT scores in reading have declined steadily over the…
Technology Tools for Differentiation
Context The "D" word, differentiation. While few teachers would disagree that it is important to meet the needs of all of the students in their classrooms, the mention of differentiation…
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 collect scientific observations using the camera and sensors in their…
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....
Intriguing Classroom Tech Tools to Consider – January 2019
I've recently come across some technology tools that have me excited about the possibilities they present for classroom use, so, I thought I would share them with you.
Furry Family – Using Technology to Teach Genetics
"Furry Family" is a Flash game developed to Ohio University's Vital (Virtual Immersive Technologies and Arts for Learning Lab) Lab. Do you have what it takes to get the family…
Bringing Text to Life With Audio and Images
Summary (TL;DR) Images, audio, and video are rapidly replacing text as human beings' preferred form of communication. While the abilities to read, write, calculate and solve problems will always be…
3D Printing! Make Practically Anything the New-Fashioned Way
Summary (TL;DR) 3D printing is an amazing tool, in general and for education. Learn about the 3D printing proces, how Maine educators are using it, and resources for 3D printing…
Is Anyone Listening? 4 Tools to Power Up Your Presentations
Summary (TL;DR)Humans have a hard time listening. Check out these four technology tools to increase audience engagement and gather useful information.The ToolsPlickersGoogle FormsSpiral.acPear DeckContextThose faces, all those faces that people…