Looking for a different student response system to try in your Chromebook classroom? Check out Geddit!Just yesterday, I was thinking of a way that I could "techify" an idea a tool a teacher friend uses in her classroom. She has four folders in her room, and at the end of the class period, her students drop a piece of paper in one of those folders to indicate how comfortable they feel with the new ... Read More about Do They “Geddit?”
7 Awesome YouTube Channels for Social Studies
Normally, I try to refrain from focusing my posts on my beloved content area, but today I just can't help it. As more and more schools begin to implement a 1:1 program, using YouTube as an instructional tool is a great addition to the Social Studies classroom!Below I've listed some of the best YouTube channels geared toward the Social Studies classroom. Check them out!Crash Course World History ... Read More about 7 Awesome YouTube Channels for Social Studies
Gamification in Education
Gamification in education is an extremely popular topic. It seems as though everyone is talking about gamification and how great it is. But, what exactly is "it" and why is "it" so important?According to Badgeville.org, gamification is, "the concept of applying game-design thinking to non-game applications to make them more fun and engaging."So, what role can gamification play in education?As ... Read More about Gamification in Education
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 :)
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!