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
Movie Making to Connect with Audiences!
One of the best ways to connect kids to an authentic audience, while engaging them in learning is through movie making and video. Whether we like it or not, students watch video ALL THE TIME! They are on Vine, Snapchat, YouTube, and every other video platform out there. I have found that when kids know their work is going online… Read More
The 411 on QR Codes in the Classroom
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 literally thousands of ways we could use QR codes in the classroom, motivating and engaging students. In my opinion, the best part about QR Codes is that they have the power to give students an authentic… Read More
FREE Interactive Note Boards with Padlet
I think I have found my new favorite tech tool. An interactive wall where the teacher and students have the ability to add notes and comments securely. The FREE site is called Padlet. It’s been a while since I have been this excited about a new tool to use with my kids. There are so many possibilities for every grade level! First,… Read More
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