In this episode, EdTech consultant Dr. Desiree Alexander shares tips for teachers using breakout rooms during video calls this year. You’ll hear strategies for getting started with breakout rooms and how to take it to the next level. Whether you are using Zoom, Google Meet, or another video conferencing tool this year, this episode has […]
In this episode, we’ll explore best practices for how to create instructional videos, including planning, filming, and sharing. You’ll hear about the free and fantastic Flipgrid Shorts tool for creating explainer videos for students. It’s perfect for blended, hybrid, and remote learning. Listen to the podcast episode on your favorite platform: Apple Podcast App Google […]
Are you hosting Zoom meetings for students and colleagues? Setting up live captioning is a best practice many schools and districts are exploring. Rev now lets you add captions to Zoom classes during distance learning. If you’ve listened to my podcast in the past, you may know that I create transcripts for each episode. I […]
Are you creating videos for online learning? Video editing and storyboarding might be part of your process, and there is a video editor tool designed to make this easier for you. Write-on Video from Kdan Mobile has planning outlines, so anyone making videos can plan and create efficiently. In this blog post, I’ll share an […]
In this episode, I share strategies for hosting asynchronous book clubs in digital spaces and tips for using Flipgrid. You’ll hear strategies for using Flipgrid for book clubs with students and how you can use this strategy with your colleagues for remote professional development. Listen to the podcast episode on your favorite platform: Apple Podcast […]
In this episode we will discuss the power of hosting a video conference with an expert this school year. You will hear reasons to consider setting up a Skype session with a content area expert and stories from trying out this strategy with students in social studies and science classrooms! Subscribe to the podcast on […]
The end of the school year is a special time full of reflections, memorable events, and plenty of to-do items to take care of before the year comes to a close. As a classroom teacher, this time of year was always full of things to check off my list while in the midst of celebrations. […]
Have you ever held your fingers over the record button of a VCR to capture the exact moment something was about to happen on a television show? For many students (and younger teachers) this concept is entirely foreign. The stress and excitement of recording the perfect clip on a blank videotape are totally lost on […]
April is Alcohol Responsibility Month, and there is one wonderful online resource that has everything you need. With standards alignment, family engagement tips and engaging activities, Ask, Listen, Learn is full of high-quality, high-interest resources. Their digital platform gives you access to a fantastic set of information and ready-to-use lessons for your classroom. The resources […]
GrammarFlip is a self-paced, instructional program that offers an extensive set of engaging grammar lessons. GrammarFlip contains over 50 instructional videos, each followed by practice exercises and writing application activities. Students learn at their own pace from instructional videos. Then they receive instant feedback from interactive practice exercises. Finally they can apply their knowledge through writing activities. […]