I’m a huge fan of teaching life lessons alongside of “school subjects.” It’s like the double whammy of instructional glory. That is exactly why you should use Pokemon Go! to teach digital citizenship.
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.
The BEST, WORST Reasons Teachers Give for NOT Incorporating Technology in the Classroom
In the past three years, I’ve seen some common themes emerge for teachers giving reasons why they choose not to embrace technology as an instructional tool in their classroom.
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!
Top 25 Tech Tools for Teachers for 2015
All of the tech tools featured in this post are free, user friendly, and (likely)will be available on your school’s network. These tools are best for students in grades 6-12 but the teacher creation tools can be used for any grade/subject level.