There is something about colorful visuals that excites me. Show me a list of books, and I’ll read it with interest. But provide me with a graphic display of those book covers and my heart races in anticipation. Every morning,… Read More ›
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On Returning to School
Social media, while it has its share of detractors, has been great about keeping me in touch with many of my colleagues and professional friends who are turning their sights toward the end of summer and the return of another… Read More ›
YoTeachApp – A New Backchannel
Remember the sad feeling when Today’s Meet shut down? Today’s Meet was the first backchannel tool I utilized with students. It enabled students to participate in synchronous or asynchronous discussions in virtual classrooms. It was fabulous–it was free and easy to… Read More ›
Reading Apps Roundup
21st-Century Reading It has been nearly ten years since I have “curled up with a good print book.” No worries though, I am still reading two or more books a week. But ever since I discovered the joy of reading… Read More ›
Manners, The Super3, and ChatterPix
Research projects in kindergarten…no problem! Children at this age are naturally curious which makes it a perfect time to teach basic information literacy skills! I like to use a modified version of the Super3 framework. I love how simple it… Read More ›
Friday Finds – Tech & Learning Released Top 100 Sites and APPS of 2014
Tech & Learning has just released their top 100 sites and apps for the year! More mobile apps made the list this year than last, indicating a trend towards the mobile platform. The sites and apps are all new for… Read More ›