What does it look like to make the most of education technology through distance learning? The past few months have been a whirlwind. With a public health crisis and school closures across the country — and in different parts of the world — the term distance learning has taken center stage. If you follow along […]
Do you have a vision for successful technology integration at your school? When we think about the learning experiences we want every student to have, one word often comes into the conversation — collaboration. Collaboration is an essential part of success for students, teachers, and school leaders, and an essential part of collaboration is the […]
In this episode we’ll discuss strategies for watching webinars and making the most of your time as an attendee of a virtual presentation. You’ll hear 10 tips to make the most of teacher webinars so you are ready for your next virtual professional learning experience! Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform: iTunes/Podcast App […]
Where do you go to find new information or learn something new? From blog posts to podcast episodes, there are so many ways to gather new ideas related to any topic. Some companies focus primarily on sharing information in this virtual format, and plenty of folks — myself included — who use teacher webinars as […]
It’s back! This year I’ve added ten webinars to my Events Calendar and they are totally free. Just like last year, I’ve partnered with Book Creator to offer ten live webinars sharing ways to use this dynamic creation tool in the classroom. From a spotlight of new features to collaboration in the classroom, we’ve got […]
From consumers to creators, students of all ages interact with media both inside and outside of the classroom. What does responsible, healthy media use look like? And how do we provide students with opportunities to reflect on the way they use media before, during and after school hours? In just a few weeks I’m leading […]
Is there such a thing as the “perfect” EdTech tool? As a classroom teacher, I was always on the hunt for new iPad apps or websites. I hoped they would address different goals I had for students. In these early days of curating resources, I tried to filter out the fluff. I knew I needed […]
As many of you know, I love connecting with educators all around the world. Although I do get the chance to travel to schools and regional events, I love how a webinar can bring people together from all corners of the globe. So you’re invited to a special webinar for educators and school leaders I’m […]
This Thursday, December 10th at 6PM ET I’m joining the folks at Prodigy for a completely free 30 minute webinar on Game-Based Learning. Prodigy is a completely free adaptive math game that integrates Common Core, MAFS, and TEKS standards into a fantasy style game students will love to play. In this webinar you’ll learn how you can use the […]
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 […]