Here is my 2nd attempt at a ThingLink interactive image.
This is about Open Educational Resources for teachers.
http://www.thinglink.com/scene/546561368715689986
Tag Archives: engagement
Ed Tech on Pinterest
There is TONS of great Ed Tech content out on the Internet these days and sifting through it is time consuming and can even be futile. If you have Ed Tech idols that you follow on Twitter or that blog you may find that they also have a Pinterest account as well. If you are not Pinning or at least following Pinners you should be. It is simple, just create an account at Pinterest.com (it can link to your Facebook if you want) and start following some of your favorite people by clicking on the Pinterest logo from their blog or website.
Here are a few of my favorite boards:
Evernote – A “How-To” Series (2)
Part 2 of a Series of “How-To” Videos on Evernote
This is the second post in a series of posts with videos on getting familiar with Evernote. If you have been thinking of a tool for managing your work flow, or just need a tool to help you with all your paper, or maybe you want a collaboration tool, or maybe you just want to be paperless, then Evernote is the tool for you! Continue reading
Some Ways we Used Minecraft – a Guest Post
a guest post by: The Bearded Teacher
(originally posted to Learning Creative Learning blog August 25, 2013)
Image from flickr icemanjake624
I don’t completely understand Minecraft.
I am not very good at Minecraft.
In fact, I don’t like playing Minecraft.
And yet, I am absolutely convinced that is a superb learning and teaching tool. Let me explain. Continue reading
I Might Have ABKS!
Apple Box Keepers Syndrome
So recently I did some serious purging and as I was cleaning each room it became clear as we found Apple boxes in closets and cubbies, that Mom might have a problem… Continue reading
Edshelf – a Collection of Awesomeness!
Check out these edshelf Collections:
edshelf is a site that allows users to create collections of web tools (including apps for iOS and android,) rate and recommend them for others. I have compiled my collections and a few others here for you to look at, including STEM tools, Special Education tools and reading, writing & literacy.
Digital Writing Resources
Once Upon a Digital Time from ISTE 2013
Shana Ellason was a presenter at the ISTE 2013 Conference with her Symbaloo webmix of digital resources for interactive writing. Continue reading
Teachers can use Tech to Help Students
Photo from: http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2011/08/shift-happens-v5-iowa-did-you-know-video.html
This article by Darrell West, in the Huffington Post, begins with this opening:
Thomas Edison once said, “Books will soon be obsolete in the public schools… our school system will be completely changed inside of ten years.” Continue reading
Must Have Teacher iPad Apps
Must Have Teacher iPad Apps
I just posted a new EdShelf of what I consider to be the “Must Have Teacher iPad Apps.”
If you have some that you can’t live without that are not on here, please let me know Continue reading
SymbalooEDU – A Must Have for Teachers
A Personal Learning Environment that teachers will love!
I have been radio silent for the past few weeks on the blog but not on Twitter! I have been doing many professional developments for teachers and schools (the presentations can be found under the Professional Development tab) and have done some training on many different apps and web tools. The one I ALWAYS show and spend time on is SymbalooEDU! This amazing and FREE web resource allows teachers to create Continue reading