I'm sure you've heard of the new tool that's taking the world of educational technology by storm: Flipgrid! If you haven't, holy awesomeness, prepare yourself now. I first learned about Flipgrid earlier this year when they were announced as EdTechDigest's 2017 Winner in the product or service category. (By the way, I was included as a finalist in the School Leader category! Whaat?!) I ... Read More about Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
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Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
One of the many great things about teaching dual credit classes during summer school is that all of my students are extremely excited to learn! Classroom management is a breeze with these classes ... we're talking 100% engagement all the time (unless we get off track - which we sometimes do) One of the not-so-awesome parts about teaching summer school is dealing with the roof maintenance ... ... Read More about Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
HyperDocs for Social Studies
I've recently discovered and fallen head-over-heels in love with HyperDocs! I' ll be adding HyperDocs that I created and use in my classroom to this page. Please click on the links below to check out the HyperDocs. If they are in Google Doc/Slides form, please select "FILE-->MAKE A COPY" to use in your classroom. Many HyperDocs are in Google Site form. If you have any questions, please ... Read More about HyperDocs for Social Studies
Getting Started with Nearpod
Nearpod is one of my absolute FAVORITE tools to use in my 1:1 classroom. In my dual credit social studies classes, I run more of a blended than flipped classroom in that I lecture 2-3 days per week and allow the remaining class time to be used for completing work. I try to mimic a college schedule as much as I can, and since I see my students every day, this plan works pretty well. One of the ... Read More about Getting Started with Nearpod
Resources for Creating a Digital BreakoutEDU
BreakoutEDU is ALL THE RAGE in the EdTech community ... and for good reason! These are fantastic activities to get your students involved in solving problems and working together. You know, those real-world skills we want our kiddos to have when they leave us?! :) While BreakoutEDU is fabulous, if you can't afford or don't have time to purchase the physical equipment, try its digital ... Read More about Resources for Creating a Digital BreakoutEDU
