Chronicle is an iOS app for teachers that includes tons of features for busy educators. Perfect for Reading and Writing Workshop conferring notes, Chronicle can be used to capture multiple images, videos, and audio recordings within a note. This helps teachers easily provide meaningful feedback and document student growth. Chronicle can be used to share […]
Science4Us is a standards-based digital science curriculum that teaches science using the 5E inquiry-based instructional model. In addition to over 350 digital games and online activities, there are tons of offline experiments and hands-on projects to keep students engaged and excited about science. It’s a great choice for teachers looking to include cross-curricular activities that connect science instruction to math and […]
If you’re looking to capture your students attention while building core literacy skills, you’ll want to check out Lyrics2Learn. This website hosts online reading centers and mini-lessons for elementary students. Students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade can work independently through activities to strengthen comprehension and fluency. This engaging platform can connect student interests to foundational literacy skills […]
Earlier this year I shared Versal, an interactive course creation tool for teachers. To celebrate the back-to-school season, Versal is holding a Pinterest Contest. They’re asking teachers to create Pinboards that show how they would spend $2015 on education technology in their classroom this year. Interactive Course Creation Tool The entry with the most votes will receive a cash […]
Edusight is a standards-based portfolio to help teachers document student learning with grades, notes, photos, and audio/video comments. Edusight Notes for iOS (iPad and iPhone) lets you capture learning evidence in the classroom as it happens – quickly take a note or record a video of students as they learn, tag standards, and instantly add it […]
PledgeCents is a terrific website that schools and teachers can use to raise money for a cause. Teachers keep whatever they raise and have the flexibility to raise for any need. It is easy and straightforward to sign up and submit your cause. PledgeCents even has a network that offers matching campaigns. Promotion from PledgeCents Right now, PledgeCents is running a #SchoolSupplied contest […]
Teachers use lots of different tools to gather and collect information during the school day. JotForm is an easy to use online form builder that can be used to create online quizzes, permissions, assignment submissions, surveys and more. JotForm doesn’t require coding or technical expertise but is user-friendly for teachers with basic technology experience. Online Form […]
Earlier this summer I shared Cashtivity, an engaging platform for entrepreneurship education and project-based learning. I’ve had the opportunity to contribute lesson plans to Cashtivity’s new Campus section of their website. These lesson plans compliment the Cashtivity platform and were designed to help teachers integrate the business building tool into their school day. Free Lesson Plans […]
WriteLab is a powerful online tool built by writing teachers for students and other writing teachers. Students can upload or compose writing on any topic on WriteLab’s website and receive customized feedback. It offers immediate, neutral, non-judgmental and constructive responses to any writer’s prose. WriteLab helps students strengthen their writing while also providing a platform for […]
I love free resources and here’s one perfect for teachers of multiple disciplines! The Global Oneness Project offers free multicultural stories and accompanying lesson plans for high school and college classrooms. Their award-winning collection of films, photo essays, and articles explore cultural, social, and environmental issues from around the world with a humanistic lens. Multicultural Stories & Lesson […]