If you are thinking of moving your classroom online and applying a blended or flipped learning approach then check out JoomlaLMS Learning Management System. Learning Management System JoomlaLMS is a professional eLearning platform with innovative training options, advanced reporting and conferencing application. With JoomlaLMS you can spend more time teaching rather than managing your classroom. The […]
Edusight has been working with thousands of K-12 teachers across North America over the past 4 months to develop simple assessment tools. Assessment Tools Use the Edusight Notes mobile app to take photos, or write text notes, and review all your qualitative assessment of student performance in a simple portfolio view at any time. Use Edusight […]
ReadWriteThink is a fantastic online resource for K-12 teachers. It includes access to English Language Arts lessons and activities for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Teachers can search by theme, lesson objective, and grade level as they look for the perfect idea to bring back to their students. Lesson Plans & Reading Passages ReadWriteThink also has […]
Read-alouds are a crucial part of English language arts instruction. Students of all ages should be exposed to high-quality stories and informational text. Reading aloud to children provides an amazing opportunity for them to engage with text. Younger students can listen to stories that are too challenging for them to tackle by themselves. Older children […]
I’ve shared some of the reasons that I love Google Forms, including how they can be used to collect assessment data. Google Forms can also be used for students to turn in information. They might fill out a Google Form to submit a book recommendation, request extra help, or to complete an interest survey. Google Forms […]
I am a big fan of Google Forms – a fantastic customizable survey tool. If you have access to Google Drive through your school email address or have set up your own for free, then you can create amazing forms to meet the needs of your classroom. A Google Form is a survey tool that […]
Earlier this year I shared MONKEYmount 280 a very cool stand that works with any tablet, including iPads. With this stand you can turn your iPad into a document camera without having to invest in a new piece of technology. It can be used with an HDMI projector or flat screen to mirror what is happening […]
Synopsis is a completely free iPad app for students that lets users create notes by highlighting different sections of a PDF document. Students can then modify the notes they have created by adding their own text. Synopsis gives students the power to summarize any text so they won’t need to go back to a PDF document to study material. Each individual note can be converted […]
Drawp for School is a great tool for managing workflow in a one-to-one classroom and can be used for science drawings and activities across the content areas. With this app students complete tasks designed by the teacher. This can include science drawings like a picture or labeling a diagram. Drawp is as flexible as paper – […]
Earlier this month I shared Splashtop a tool that can increase teacher mobility and student engagement in one-to-one classrooms. Teachers can move around the classroom untethered (free from cables) and access all of their computer files in any software or format. There is also support for schools using the Common Core State Standards. Classroom Learning […]