As schools open their doors and students open their minds to another year of learning, we as educators are inspired by the possibilities of a clean slate and a fresh perspective. As you begin to construct new learning opportunities for your classroom, it’s important to evaluate the role of technology.…
As we come to the end of another school year, assessments are often the first thing that come to an educator’s mind. We are familiar with the concept of our students testing for hours at a time for multiple days, but what if there was a more engaging way to…
I’ve seen a collective number of teachers post on social media asking how to manage students being on their cell phones during class. This question is usually followed by a rant on how annoying it is, how it takes away from their learning or how they can’t get students to…
Imagine taking a trip across the world, a plunge in the ocean, or viewing the Japanese gardens. This can all happen from inside your classroom. Get ready for the next frontier in education, Virtual Reality. Think about it - today’s students are using the worst technology of their lives right…
Coding. It’s not a word we used 10 or 15 years ago in education, but it’s a word you need to know now. In simple terms, coding is telling a computer what you want it to do by typing in step-by-step commands for it to follow. Did you know that…
Facebook Live; a fresh video, it’s out there, you can't spend hours editing… it's raw and uncut, but it's a GREAT resource! You don’t believe me, do you? Allow me to explain why you need to start using Facebook Live in your classroom. One of the best reasons to start…
More than ever in today’s classrooms technology integration is redefining the learning process. Digital tools can be incorporated in a variety of ways- from games, online textbooks, videos, apps, web 2.0 tools, learning management systems (like Converge☺ )...the list goes on and on. But the end result is evident: digital…
Think there's no need for hashtags, filters, or “selfies” in your classroom? Well, think again! Instagram is one of the most popular social media channels being used by this generation of visual learners and communicators. Social media is a part of their everyday routine, so why not make it a part…
The thought of Virtual Reality immediately sends my mind racing back to science fiction movies and tv shows like Star Trek. Recently, companies such as Oculus, HTC and even Sony have been throwing their hat in this arena, trying to bring a fully immersive headset into your living room. The…
Reflect with me for a moment to days in your classroom when students are giving presentations….ALL DAY! Each a similar progression of slides presented by students anxious about speaking in front of their peers. Do you find yourself wishing students were more focused on content than how a slide will zoom,…