When my school allowed students to bring their own devices to the classroom...and use those devices for educational purposes, I was ecstatic! All of the neat things I'd wanted to do with technology, but couldn't because my students couldn't access technology...I could implement those activities! So exciting!Typically, when I get excited about trying a new strategy in my classroom, I only think ... Read More about Classroom Management in a BYOD Environment
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Try Remind101 in Your Classroom!
Most of our students (especially at the middle and high school level) probably have some type of cell phone. They have their cell phones ALL THE TIME!How can we keep in contact with our students WITHOUT having to make our cell phone numbers public knowledge? Remind101 is the answer!Loads of schools are now providing their students with email accounts, or allow students and teachers to use school ... Read More about Try Remind101 in Your Classroom!
Google Earth
How great is Google Earth? If you've never used this amazing tool, then I highly encourage you to download the app and start today!Go to the Lourvre, the Colosseum, the Parthenon, the Pyramids at Giza, the Empire State Building, or Ground Zero. (I used Google Earth on September 11 to visit the memorials...what a great way to discuss what happened on that day!)I briefly discussed Google Earth in my ... Read More about Google Earth
Using paper.li in the Classroom!
Have you ever wanted to put organized, relevant current events content in the hands of your students? Sometimes, it can be a little scary to set our students free on the Internet...I might ask my students to "locate information relating to the violence in Ukraine," and remind them to use reputable sources. Who really knows what kind of information they are accessing?Check out paper.li!This website ... Read More about Using paper.li in the Classroom!
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!
