By the time 2017 rolls around, I’ll have dedicated 10 years to online learning and teaching. Wowza. Prior to running my school division’s online program for middle and high school students, I was an online teacher myself. I taught US Government to seniors, many of whom were taking a full course load plus an […]
Four Ways to Integrate Tech for Your ENTIRE Class with Just ONE Device
The field of educational technology is full of tools that teachers can use with just one device, making it possible and equitable to integrate tech tools in your class. No, it’s not just using tech for the sake of using tech- all of these tools have the power to significantly impact your instruction.
7 Types of Tech all High School Students Should Use this Year
This article was written specifically for high school students and those who teach them. Teachers, you should not be solely teaching students the content of your course. Consider teaching them tech and digital citizenship skills that transcend the walls of your classroom. They may not remember who Hammurabi is in four years (sorry, it’s true) […]
10 Formative Assessments Tech Tools to Put to the Test in 2015
Technology as an instructional tool can be especially powerful when used to conduct formative assessments since it has the ability to provide feedback instantly. Feedback must be timely, personalized, and specific in order for it to truly transform our classrooms.
Top 5 Digital Storytelling Tools to Try in 2015
Digital storytelling (or really just STORYtelling) isn’t just for one subject. The power to tell a story (and tell it well) is applicable in every aspect of life…people love stories and learn from them too!