When I began my gamification experiment this year, I asked the students in my classes a simple question: would you rather have digital or physical badges? I was ABSOLUTELY surprised when my students overwhelmingly demanded physical badges. Even after I said that these badges would be simply be printed on card stock, they were adamant! I originally thought that these students, who are digital ... Read More about Gamification: How I Make My Badges
Ultimate Teacher Binder
Hello. My name is Bethany, and I love technology. (Hi, Bethany!) By now, you've no doubt have figured me out. I love technology. I love its potential in my classroom. I love how I can use it to increase student engagement. It's fantastic. However, sometimes, I need to write things down. I know. This is extraordinarily uncharacteristic of a 21st-century educator. Everything is online or in my ... Read More about Ultimate Teacher Binder
New “Team” Feature for Kahoot!
Kahoot! is an absolutely amazing formative assessment tool for classrooms. It's fun, competitive, and it offers great insight for teachers. AND...students actually love it! Kahoot! is appealing to students of virtually all academic and grade levels. Teachers can easily create a variety of activities on Kahoot!, and can quickly share those activities with their students to encourage content ... Read More about New “Team” Feature for Kahoot!
Standardized Test Reviews That Are FUN!
The season of the standardized test is upon us. Probably the most dreaded time of the year for teachers and students alike. Why? The end of the school year is in sight. Summer is just around the corner. The months of April and May should be a happy time! So, why do teachers hate standardized testing with such a fiery passion? There are many, many, many reasons, of course...too many to name, ... Read More about Standardized Test Reviews That Are FUN!
Creating a Database with Google Sites
At the end of the year, I feel like I find myself searching for new or different tools/activities even more than I normally do. Why? Simply because I need to find something new or different to motivate my students. The light at the end of the school year tunnel is getting bigger, the weather is a tad nicer (sometimes - I mean, I do live in Missouri), and inside the four walls of a classroom is ... Read More about Creating a Database with Google Sites