Read Our Lips
Recently, I attended an excellent MassCUE workshop presented by Timothy Harkins that focused on integrating iPads into elementary science. This session reinforced the idea that it’s best to choose a...
View ArticleSocrative – A Student Response System
At the Boston iPad Summit, one of the apps that I kept hearing about was Socrative, a student response system. While I (now) am subscribing to the philosophy of investing in a few great, universal apps...
View ArticleGame Changer
Technology can be a good avenue for producing a polished piece of work that can be displayed proudly to a large audience. Today’s tech tools can assist even the youngest student in achieving a...
View ArticleExplain Everything – It’s Not Just for Math
In my last post, I highlighted another example of how Explain Everthing can make student thinking visible in math. I realized that so far I’ve only shown math integration. Yet, like its name implies,...
View ArticleTwo Things that Caught My Eye Recently
#1 Hmmm… Looking for a new way for your kids to express their learning? How about making a video BrainPOP style using the iPads Minis? Here’s a great example made by first graders using the Puppet Pals...
View ArticleChromebooks – A New Adventure
Yesterday I was greeted with one of Steven W. Anderson‘s “Awesome” tweets: ‘Good Morning! Don’t wait for everything to be right to make your move. Take a chance and see what happens! Be awesome today!’...
View ArticleAnother Tool to Share Research (with a Global View)
Research is complete. Now what? How can students share their new found knowledge? There are many possibilities… Write a report (with Google Docs). Make a presentation (with Google Slides). Create a...
View ArticleApp Recommendations for Mobile Devices
One of the most common questions that I am asked is what apps do I recommend. Of course, this question is not so simple to answer. I like lots of different apps…but all for different reasons… In order...
View ArticleDigital Storytelling with Toontastic
I had such a great time today with two third grade classes that I’m going to make this a “Two for Tuesday” with a second post! I did some interactive “writing” with students where I modeled choosing a...
View ArticleA Learning Station – Is That What Awesome Looks Like?
EdTechTeacher has another great free resource that I came across… an eBook entitled “What Does Awesome Look Like?” This book focuses on iPad activities in the classroom. Therefore, for those who are...
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