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!
Using Google Spreadsheets
For many users, Spreadsheets is the most intimidating of the Google Suite, and for good reason. The formulas and the functions and the cell formatting...oh my!My goal with this tutorial, will be to demystify the not-so-scary world of Google Spreadsheets! Here it goes!So, why should you use Google Spreadsheets? How can it help in your classroom? Create lists with Google SpreadsheetsCollect Google ... Read More about Using Google Spreadsheets
Classroom Management in a BYOD Environment
When my school allowed students to bring their own devices to the classroom...and use those devices for educational purposes, I was ecstatic! All of the neat things I'd wanted to do with technology, but couldn't because my students couldn't access technology...I could implement those activities! So exciting!Typically, when I get excited about trying a new strategy in my classroom, I only think ... Read More about Classroom Management in a BYOD Environment