I've blogged about how much I love Pocket before, but haven't given much thought to its many classroom uses. And there are MANY!First of all, if you're not familiar with Pocket, here's a quick rundown of the basics of this great app:It is FREE!It's available on iOS and Android devicesThe Chrome app is AWESOME and runs offline!Easily add articles, videos, and almost anything you can think of to ... Read More about Pocket: A Great Tool for Teachers and Students!
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Using Screencastify with Chromebooks
I've been researching different ways to screencast on my new Chromebook. I'm anxious to create content related videos for my classes, and I've found a great way to do it! I've looked at a few screencasting tools that are available for the Chromebook...Snagit, Awesome Screenshot, to name a few. However, I like Screencastify the most. Here's why: Screencasting Prezis Screencasting Google ... Read More about Using Screencastify with Chromebooks
EdTech Printables for Your Classroom
With more and more schools going to a 1:1 environment, more and more teachers are uneasy about how their classroom will change. It comes as no surprise that managing a 1:1 classroom can be different than a classroom with thirty students, packed neatly into rows.Since I found out my school will be getting Chromebooks next year (so excited!), I've been brainstorming how management will change in my ... Read More about EdTech Printables for Your Classroom
QR Quiz Maker=AWESOME!
If you are a QR Code nut like me, you are going to LOVE this tool.This QR Code activity (from classtools.net) is amazing, of course because it deals with QR Codes, but also because it does not require an Internet connection to work!Before your class can begin this activity, they obviously need to download a QR Code reader (many are free) from their device app store.This activity is SO easy to ... Read More about QR Quiz Maker=AWESOME!
gClassFolders…try it!
The first time your students access Google Drive, it's probably going to be rough. Most of them have never accessed Google Drive before, and are used to Microsoft products. Am I right?Today, my students completed an assignment through Google Drive for the first time, and it was unbelievably successful! The gClassFolders individual folders were absolutely wonderful.Below are a few things that my ... Read More about gClassFolders…try it!