I know QR codes have been around for a while, but I don’t think we can discount the power of the code. There are so many awesome ideas of how we can engage students in learning using QR Codes. Check out a few ideas below. Here are a couple of things we’ve done in our classroom: We have a select… Read More
KAHOOT! A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages! The best part? There are THOUSANDS of question sets already created for teachers by teachers! Couple of things to keep in mind: Your kids will all need devices. iPads, iPods, iPhones or PCs will all… Read More
Plickers: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
As teachers, we are always looking for ways to complete formative assessments with students in the classroom, and there is no better way to engage students than Plickers. Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices. Check out the video below to get started! Happy Teaching! -Dan M…. Read More
Downloading YouTube Videos for Your Students!
Many schools don’t allow YouTube for students, but maybe you still want to show your kiddos those videos in online platforms. If you’re using an online classroom such as Google Classroom or Blackboard, you probably will need to upload instructional videos, and many times these videos are from YouTube. It’s as EASY as this… Go to the YouTube video you… Read More
Communication and Collaboration: Flipping, Connecting, and Sharing
In this post, I wanted to share a few ways we can start having conversations and collaborate online. There are two sections below, each with a different take on how we can collaborate and communicate with students, parents, and each other. 1. Educational Online Forums 2. Digital Portfolios —————————————————————————————————————— Educational Online Forums If you’re thinking about flipping your classroom,… Read More
Virtual Field Trips, Video Conferences, and Connecting with Experts
When I started teaching 9 years ago, one of my students’ favorite projects was when we got to write to our pen pal buddies in Florida. Of course, when the letters came in from our pen pals, this was even more exciting. Pen Paling is still a great way to engage students, and the Internet has opened up new opportunities… Read More
