Looking for an additional note taking tool for your students to use? Check out Springpad!Springpad, much like Evernote, allows users to create notebooks and notes. UNLIKE Evernote, Springpad users can add a variety of sources including:BooksVideosLinksFilesPhotosRecipes...this would be cool for a FACS class!Television ShowsMovies...and more!Simply search for the desired source, and Springpad finds ... Read More about Looking for a FANTASTIC Note-Taking and Organization Tool?!
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Some Philosophy for Teacher Appreciation Week :)
“A teacher is a compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in the pupils.” - Ever GarrisonAs the school year comes to a close I, like many of you, are extremely ready for summer. At this point in the year, sometimes it is easy to forget just how important our role as educators actually is. We are reviewing and preparing for the state test, and I am so looking forward to ... Read More about Some Philosophy for Teacher Appreciation Week :)
Classroom Collaboration
Encouraging students to collaborate with one another is extremely important and beneficial. If you are lucky enough to have technology rich classroom environment, encouraging student collaboration can be fun and easy! Below are some tools to use to encourage online, real time collaboration with your students. Enjoy!PadletThis is BY FAR my favorite tool for collaboration, brainstorming, questions, ... Read More about Classroom Collaboration
Padlet…an AWESOME tool for YOUR classroom!
Sometimes, isn't it nice to incorporate a new tool into your classroom?! I often get comfortable using tools I've used over and over again, and my instructional strategies can feel stale...does this happen to anyone else?!Are you looking for something new? Something to spice up your classroom environment? Then try PADLET!There are so many awesome ways to use padlet in your classroom! So, what is ... Read More about Padlet…an AWESOME tool for YOUR classroom!
QR Code MANIA!
QR Codes are everywhere! Billboards, flyers, newspapers, books, on the side of buildings...everywhere! Now, they're making their way into the classroom and they are GREAT!My last post on QR Codes in the Classroom was so popular (thank you!), so I've decided to list some more ideas about creating lessons and activities using QR Codes. I hope you enjoy!In the elementary classroom, QR Codes could ... Read More about QR Code MANIA!
