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Education Book Spotlight: Blended Learning in Action

18 Sep 2017ELA - Reading/Writing | Math Tools for Teachers | Social Studies & Science

This past year I started working with a fantastic school in New York who have introduced a blended learning model for their students. As we wrapped up the school year in June one of their teachers asked for recommendations for summer reading and I immediately named this book, Blended Learning in Action: A Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change by Catlin R. Tucker, Tiffany Wycoff and Jason T. Green. If you haven’t checked it out, Blended Learning in Action is a terrific guide for…

Stepping Stones 2.0 Video Math Program for K-6 Students

14 Apr 2017Chromebook | iPad Apps | iPad/Laptop Use | Math | Math Tools for Teachers

Videos have the power to bring concepts to life so I’m super excited about the new resources from ORIGO Education. They just launched Stepping Stones 2.0, a comprehensive math program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. This program uses a range of instructional tools including exemplar videos. It combines print and digital media to bring […]

mysimpleshow: Create your own explainer video for free!

13 Aug 2016Chromebook | Math Tools for Teachers | Reading & Writing | Teacher Tools

Easy and free tools can transform teaching and learning in your classroom – that’s why I’m super excited about mysimpleshow. This new video tool is web-based and teachers and students can use it to make their own animated explainer video. It’s perfect for creating explainer videos that show students how to complete a task, or […]

EdTech Book Spotlight: Innovate with iPad

I’m so excited to share the brand new book from fellow Apple Distinguished Educators Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen. Karen was kind enough to share a copy of Innovate with iPad with me this summer. As a former one-to-one iPad teacher I know how it feels to open a cart of iPads and wonder what to do […]

14 Virtual Tools & Favorite Math Apps

21 Jul 2016iPad Apps | Math Tools for Teachers

More and more classrooms are gaining access to technology that can be used with students. Whether you’re modeling a lesson, creating stations, or working in a one-to-one classroom, virtual tools can promote student engagement while increasing academic success. Here are some apps for iPads — along with a few other tips — that can transform […]

4 Stats Apps for Sports Lovers

11 Jul 2016Android Apps | iPad Apps | iPad/Laptop Use | iPhone Apps | Math Tools for Teachers

Looking for real-life data to bring into your math classroom? Sports data is easily accessible thanks to searchable websites and simple to navigate mobile apps. You can bring sports statistics into your classroom with a handful of different stats apps. These apps have been created by a variety of sports organizations and are perfect for making […]

5 Ways to Use Scannable Tech in the Math Classroom

4 Jul 2016Math | Math Tools for Teachers | ScannableTech & Virtual Reality | Teacher Tools

Scannable technology can totally alter the way that you think about teaching and learning in the math classroom. This powerful free and low-cost technology can support students inside and outside the classroom and change the way you think about interacting with content. QR codes and augmented reality are scannable technology tools that are perfect for […]

Yash Math Adventure Elementary Math App

25 Jun 2016iPad Apps | Math | Math Tools for Teachers

If your elementary students need extra help with math facts or love solving math puzzles you have to check out Yash Math Adventure! This elementary math app takes students on an adventure as they solve math problems. This app is designed for students in elementary school and aligns to the Common Core Math Standards for first, second and […]

Adaptive, Interactive, Virtual World Fraction Game from Cignition

7 Jun 2016Chromebook | Math | Math Tools for Teachers

Mastery of fraction concepts is essential for student success in middle and high school math. The team at Cignition has developed online virtual world games to help students in fifth and sixth grade master fraction concepts. As part of Fog Stone Isle, each student is given a unique virtual world where they have choice and creative […]

Special Opportunity from Cashtivity – Real World Math Challenge Tool for Teachers

6 Jun 2016Chromebook | Lesson Plans | Math Tools for Teachers

Over the past year I’ve had the opportunity to work with the team at the fantastic math and entrepreneurship tool Cashtivity. They’ve developed a platform to help students build math skills through engaging, collaborative activities. Students can use Cashtivity to bring their ideas to life. Cashtivity includes bite-sized challenges for students that connect to the real world while […]