Many teachers, myself included, create much of the curricular resources we use in our classrooms. A great number of teachers use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create our documents, and then save those documents on a jump drive or on our computers.What happens if we lose the jump drive? Or the computer crashes? Many don't want to entertain this thought because it is utterly TERRIFYING!A solution ... Read More about Cloud Storage Systems – Great Teacher Tools!
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Evernote: Great Note-Taking Tool!
As many schools are making the jump to digital platforms and 1:1 classrooms, an electronic note-taking tool is a MUST!Most, if not all, of our students have grown up shopping for notebooks, pencils, and folders to use in school. I vividly remember racing down the school supply aisle, throwing Lisa Frank notebooks and folders (and the awesome trapper keepers!) in the cart before my mom noticed!So, ... Read More about Evernote: Great Note-Taking Tool!
The Amazing Blendspace!
With so many schools going "1:1," many teachers are actively searching for new ways to incorporate technology into their classroom...that's probably why you're here!In my constant search for new technology, or obsessive search if you ask my husband :), I stumbled upon Blendspace, a website and Chrome app that helps teachers integrate technology!I briefly mentioned Blendspace in my Chrome Apps for ... Read More about The Amazing Blendspace!
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!
Digital Citizenship
What is digital citizenship? How should we address it in our classrooms? In our increasingly global and digital society, we must prepare our students to be digital citizens who are conscious of their digital presence.According to digitalcitizenship.net, digital citizenship is defined "as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. As teachers, we model appropriate ... Read More about Digital Citizenship