Otus is a free learning management system designed by teachers for teachers. It is an easy-to-use, powerful classroom tool that brings the best iPad and Chromebook education features together in one place. Since Otus is free, teachers are taking advantage of all of the great features it offers. The best way to begin using this tool is […]
I’ve mentioned Mirroring360 by Splashtop in the past as fantastic tool for classrooms. Being able to mirror not just iPads but also Android devices, Chromebooks, Macs and PCs makes it a powerful, platform agnostic solution for BYOD environments. Mirroring360 by Splashtop Mirroring360 now offers new features – one of which is called Mirroring Assist. This feature […]
Drawp is a powerful app for teachers looking to engage students and manage their classroom workflow. Teachers working with English Language Learners, or students learning a second language, love the voice recording features in Drawp. Teachers can add voice stickers to any worksheet that they have by using Drawp. Looking for a language learning tool […]
Standards Planner is an online tool that lets teachers create and organize their lessons quickly and easily. As you wrap up classes for summer and get ready for next year, Standards Planner will definitely come in handy. They are offering a free account for teachers with extra support, setup, and resources. This includes Khan Academy videos, […]
Critical thinking is an essential skill for students both across grade levels and content areas. Mentoring Minds, a national publisher of critical thinking resources for K-12. They offer educators curriculum solutions in print and digital formats. These integrate best practices for supplementary instruction, learning and assessment across a range of subject areas. Critical Thinking Resources Last […]
Finding the time and resources for on-the-ground field trips can be a challenge. You want to make sure you have all of the resources your students need anytime of the school year. Whether your students are visiting the museum, or you just want to find the very best resources for them to explore in your […]
Tocomail provides fun and safe online communication tool for kids. Kids can use Tocomail to send messages to family members and friends, and it is great as classroom communication service. Since I first wrote about Tocomail, there are a lot of new options to share. This includes single click audio and video messaging, texting, and updated […]
I’m a huge fan of Tiggly Shapes and Tiggly Math an interactive toy that can be used with special iPad apps to build foundational skills. The folks behind this awesome product have just released Tiggly Words to help children master foundational literacy skills. Tiggly Words includes five colorful smart vowel toys that students can place on their iPad […]
I recently hosted a webinar with Greg Toppo from USA Today. He wrote the book The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter. He discussed the power of gamification in the classroom and shared lots of terrific resources. Gamification in the Classroom Greg spoke about the idea of “hard fun.” Gaming is often […]
Wearable technology is incredibly exciting for educators and students of all ages. In the past few years, mobile devices have found an essential place in the classroom. If you’ve used smartphones and tablets as instructional tools, you know how powerful these devices can be in the hands of students. Will this also be true for […]