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
PHOTO COLLAGE FOR THE END OF THE YEAR
Create an end of the year photo collage on the free Chrome extension and website Loupe. Import existing photos from Google Drive, the hard drive, and Dropbox then choose a shape and Loupe auto fills the shape with your images! Learn more about the free photo collage maker, Loupe, and how you can
DIGITAL SCOOT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Wondering about Digital Scoot and how you can make this versatile technology and movement game work in your classroom? I've compiled a list of the questions I get asked most about Digital Scoot and my explanations. Read more to find out about devices needed, the various Digital Scoot versions, how
INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY WEBSITES & CHROMEBOOK ACTIVITIES
Using Chromebooks or PC and feeling left out of the iPad apps and cool activities I shared to go paperless this International Dot Day? No worries, I found a few websites that will have students on PC, laptops, and Chromebooks just as engaged while working on their mouse skills too. First
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING WITH GOOGLE APPS
Collaborative learning with Google Apps for Education (or GAFE) has never been easier as many schools are assigning safe Google Accounts for students to use. Students can share, comment, and even work together on the same document using the same sharing settings available in a traditional
PLAY GOOGLE SCOOT TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY, MOVEMENT, & LEARNING!
I always try to be mindful when integrating technology into a lesson that I incorporate collaboration, movement, and creation when possible to reduce passive screen time and increase the learning and engagement. Technology by itself is not enough - it is what we do with it that matters. So here is
VALENTINE’S DAY TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES
Integrate technology this Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day is fast approaching so be sure to plan some technology integration activities your students will LOVE! Here are some of my favorite apps, activities and sites for Valentine's Day technology integration in the elementary
SCREEN TIME IN THE 1:1 CLASSROOM
Is screen time in the classroom a negative thing? Concerns about the negative effects of too much screen time are often directed towards video games, mobile devices, and screens used for entertainment. NPRed explores the idea that there are different types of screen time and that screen time used