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
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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
Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Welcome to the final installment of the techified taxonomy! Today, I'll be tackling the final two levels, Evaluating and Creating.The upper levels of the taxonomy seem to be what teachers aim to assess...we strive to encourage our students to push their knowledge of content beyond the simple recall level.How can we incorporate technology into the top levels of the taxonomy? I'm glad you asked! ... Read More about Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Techifying the Taxonomy: Part Three
Welcome back to the techification (new word!) of Bloom's Taxonomy. Today, I'll be discussing the "Apply" and "Analyze" levels of the Taxonomy.Let's get started.I personally feel that the "apply" level is EXTREMELY important in my classroom, and I'm sure you agree. I want to students to be able to remember and understand the bill to law process, but what I really want them to be able to do is take ... Read More about Techifying the Taxonomy: Part Three
A Quick Thought About Twitter in the Classroom
More and more students are joining Twitter everyday. Teachers are joining Twitter for professional development purposes...that's why I joined Twitter! Isn't time Twitter is used as an educational tool?Sure, teachers have limited, if any, control over what students post on Twitter. With many web 2.0 tools, such is the case. Does that mean we eliminate tools like Kahoot or Padlet from our ... Read More about A Quick Thought About Twitter in the Classroom
