Are you looking for new ideas and tools to use in your classroom? Check out Sophia's professional development options for teachers!We teach in an ever growing and changing digital age. In our undergraduate training, many of us weren't adequately trained on using technology in our classrooms, other than a personal computer. I remember being "trained" on using the SmartBoard...training which focused ... Read More about Professional Development through Sophia
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Student Response Systems in YOUR Classroom
As a teacher, I'm always looking for great ways to gauge my students' learning. Do they understand this concept? Can they apply this skill? Can they describe this event? I don't use formative assessments nearly as much as I should, but with these fantastic tech tools, I can monitor student learning more effectively. Both of these are FREE tools, so check them out!SocrativeSocrative is a great ... Read More about Student Response Systems in YOUR Classroom
My Eclectic Bookshelf
If you're looking for a fun blog to read, check out my "mommy blog," My Eclectic Bookshelf! Here I discuss books that I've read, share recipes, and fun ideas for kids! ... Read More about My Eclectic Bookshelf
Glean…an Educational Video Search Engine!
I came across this site while I was checking out the GEDB (if you haven't yet, look at this site!), and it is simply amazing!This site includes TONS of educational videos for specific subjects in the math and science realm...sorry humanities friends, nothing specifically for us! Hopefully new videos relating to the humanities will come soon!If you're interested in flipping your classroom, but ... Read More about Glean…an Educational Video Search Engine!
MORE Awesome APPS!
Word CollageLooking for a word cloud generator on your iPad? Check this out! Copy and paste information from nearly any source into this app, and voila! Well worth the .99!Explain a Website This wonderful app comes from the genius minds of the creators of Explain Everything. I love Explain Everything, and I love Explain a Website! Simply enter an active website into the address bar, and hit enter. ... Read More about MORE Awesome APPS!