Tiggly toys bring blended learning into the primary classroom with interactive manipulatives and apps that mix the real world and digital. Learn more about what Tiggly is and how it can be used in the elementary classroom. Currently available in three sets, Tiggly Words, Tiggly Shapes, and
PROJECT BASED ASSESSMENT: STEAM ON THE IPAD
Show what you know: project based assessment iPads have made it possible for students to SHOW what they KNOW in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. In addition to creating and connecting, I have had my students use iPads as a tool for project based assessment this year. I have seen
TEACHING TECHNOLOGY FLUENCY IN THE CLASSROOM
Technology Fluency - What is it? Technology fluency is the ability to navigate various devices, programs, and apps - even those that haven't been used before - with ease and understanding. In the elementary classroom, a learner with technology fluency is the one who is able to get started on
TURNING A TECHNOLOGY GLITCH INTO A TEACHABLE MOMENT
One of the roadblocks that many teachers feel limits their integration of technology is the dreaded technology glitch. I'm not talking about the times that you need to scrape the technology all together because the site is down or the internet is not working, but more the times when something small
QUICK TECH TIP FOR SAVING STUDENT WORK TO THE IPAD
Starting out with iPads for the first time? Don't forget to change this setting in student iPads (preferably before) saving student work. If not, make sure you know how to troubleshoot and very common situation! I'm always going {on} about how important it is to get student work saved onto
PICO FERMI BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE APP
This math app is a mouthful to say but the title is a huge piece of what my students love about this logic and math app game (a paid ad-free version is also available). The full title of the math app is Pico Fermi Bagels with Cream Cheese or PFBwCC for short. How to Play the Logic and Math App