My Presidents Unit is rapidly drawing to a close, and my students are preparing to reap one of the benefits of the flipped classroom. Constant access to lecture material! To help my students access and manage video resources for this unit, I created a Blendspace board that includes the instructional videos they were assigned. This board is included below. My students are really ... Read More about Review Activity for the Flipped Classroom
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The 5 Best EdTech Tools of 2014: Number 3
Number three was definitely a tricky spot to fill!I've learned about so many awesome tools this year, and tried many successfully in my classroom.Number three on my favorite tools of the year list is a favorite, not only among my students, but among my colleagues as well!What is it, you ask?KAHOOT!If you haven't tried Kahoot yet in your classroom, this is definitely a tool to add to the ... Read More about The 5 Best EdTech Tools of 2014: Number 3
Reteaching in the Flipped Classroom
As I rewatch the "Check Yo Self" virtual session from FlipCon14, I'm struck by something the presenters said, "don't reteach," and I TOTALLY agree with it.Let me back up. The presenters did not say that teachers should never go over concepts with students. Their point (at least my take-a-way) is that teachers shouldn't repeat what was in their videos. Doing so might discourage students from ... Read More about Reteaching in the Flipped Classroom
Harvest Students’ Knowledge with Answer Garden!
Are you looking for another awesome way to collaborate with your students using technology? Check out AnswerGarden!When I first read about AnswerGarden on Twitter, (which is where I find a lot of cool tech tools!) I admit I was skeptical. It seemed as though it was almost too simplistic...but that's the beauty of it! AnswerGarden doesn't have the bells and whistles of Padlet, but it is clean, ... Read More about Harvest Students’ Knowledge with Answer Garden!
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
