Since last January (2013), I’ve been working on an add-on for my teaching license that will qualify me for my current position as an Instructional Technology Specialist/Facilitator. This spring I had one assignment in my current class that gave me quite a bit of trouble. In…
Category: Tips and Tricks
Copyright, Class Websites, and Student Projects
Over the past month, I’ve been writing about the issues and resources surrounding copyright in the digital classroom. I’ve covered Fair Use, Public Domain, Creative Commons, and now we’re going to look at specific solutions to ensure copyright compliance in the digital classroom. Below are…
TechToolThursday: Educreations, Goo.gle URL Shortener, and Lucid Chart
For my first Tech Tool Thursday, I’m sharing with you three tools that I share the most often with teachers in my district. They are Educreations (tablet app), goo.gl URL Shortener, and Lucid Chart. Continue reading for screenshots, how-to’s, and implementation ideas! By the way,…
Google Chrome Apps and Extensions in the Classroom
I have a confession to make: For a very long time, I refused to use Google Chrome because I was a Firefox chick, and I’m a loyal kinda gal. This is the same reason I waffled about trading in my PC for a MacBook when…
Alternatives to Clickers for Digital Assessments: Extreme Collaboration
Lately I’ve been fielding a lot of questions from schools about clickers. “Which brand should we invest in?” “What are our options?” To be completely honest, my favorite clickers are SMART Response Clickers…but that’s because those are the only ones I have a great deal…