I get a lot of questions about keyboarding and typing in elementary, mainly what programs I recommend and if I even do it at all. Many teachers are required to provide some sort of keyboarding practice - especially now that most standardized tests are online, but before jumping in, I think teachers
Free Technology Survey for Students
Learn how to use a technology student survey in the classroom to gain insight into your students' experiences with technology in and outside of the classroom. By surveying students about technology, you can push back against the dated and problematic concept of the "digital native" and instead
Technology Daily Warm Ups
Use technology daily warm ups as a way to inject some tech into your classroom every day. If you are using technology regularly in the classroom or are a technology teacher with a cart or a lab, check out how these technology daily warm ups can build classroom community, augment your digital
Paper Circuits in the Classroom
Paper circuits are a simple way to light up the makerspace and infuse STEM into classroom crafts and art activities. Paper circuits are easy to learn and the materials are easily purchased online. Here is a roundup of ideas for using paper circuits in the classroom. Getting Started with Paper
Resources for Identifying Fake News
Teaching students how to identify fake news is a daunting task since many adults continue to struggle with this skill. It is imperative that we teach these essential digital literacy skills to students so they automatically think critical y before clicking, sharing, and assuming what they see
9 Tech Resolutions for Teachers to Make in the New Year
Teachers should consider these 9 tech resolutions to help take advantage of technology to work smarter (not harder) and protect data on school computers in the new year! What would you add, take away, or tweak on this list? Join the conversation on my Instagram and read more tips and
CODING WITH TEXT ART: ASCII ART IN THE CLASSROOM
Coding with text art is an engaging way to introduce the beginning concepts of coding as well as practice typing and utilizing symbol keys on the keyboard. ASCII Art in the classroom can be created on any device with any word processing program. Learn more about coding with text art and ASCII text
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM: TIPS FOR ALL DEVICES
Recording in the classroom has changed rapidly over the last few years with the rise of easy-to-use programs like Flipgrid, Seesaw, Chatterpix, Book Creator and other programs and apps with audio and video components. Likewise, the need for space and procedures for recording in the classroom has