Quality Resources and edTech for Grades 3-5
When I was young, I LIVED for DBQs! I guess I didn’t really think about it too much at the time, but I loved that there was an answer right there in front of me; I just needed to look closely at a picture. As a VERY visual learner, being able to see history through primary sources was huge for me, and… Read More
I had the chance to try out Google Expeditions today at the NYSCATE conference in Rochester. A buddy of mine told me about this new trial program from Google, called Google Expeditions. When he first told me that students used a cardboard box to travel to locations that are controlled by teachers, I laughed and shrugged it off, until there… Read More
One of the most difficult and time-consuming pieces of using iPads in your room is finding appropriate apps. Below are a few apps that can help students create, communicate with peers, and collaborate with each other and those in their school. Big Cat Learning App Suite: These apps are now FREE! These apps allow young learners to read a story,… Read More
Learn the fundamentals of digital citizenship through animated, choose-your-own adventure interactive experiences, designed for grades 6-9. Invite students to explore digital dilemmas, make good (and not-so-good) decisions, and try out possible solutions through stories and mini-games – all without risking their real-world reputations. Discover how Common Sense Education’s award-winning digital literacy and citizenship curriculum seamlessly integrates into blended-learning environments. -Common Sense Media This curriculum is… Read More
Finding apps isn’t difficult. Finding education apps is only a bit more challenging. Finding free education apps is also possible. Finding free education apps worth downloading is a different story entirely. Before browsing through the apps below, let me tell you about a site that, if you haven’t visited already, you should probably go look at now, before even looking… Read More
It’s tough to help kids understand something they weren’t around for…but, that’s true of all history, I suppose. It’s just so different because of 9/11 being so recent for the adults of our country. One of the ways I teach my kids about 9/11 is by reading a few picture books. Some of the best I have read are: *The Man… Read More