What is Popplet? Popplet is a tool that allows students and teachers to make ideas and information visible! This “graphic organizer” tool allows teachers and students to create graphic organizers, concept webs, thinking maps, timelines, and visually organize many types of ideas and infromation. According to their webiste; “Popplet’s strength as a collaborative brainstorming tool, however, should Read More…
Canva
I recently completed an excellent and informative online tools class that was provided through my district! One of the tools we experimented with is called Canva. Canva (found at https://www.canva.com/ ) is a graphic design tool that provides millions of photos, fonts, and graphics to help users create stunning layouts! Its drag and drop features are easy to Read More…
Pinterest- becoming popular
PINTEREST I’m sure most of you have heard of Pinterest and are even familiar with Pinterest. For me, it began as a recommendation from a colleague at work. She mentioned that she had found some great lesson plans and resources on Pinterest; so I had to check it out! When I created an account, I Read More…
Awesome tool- can be used in mathematics class!
Twitter Count Graph Use Real Life Graphs like this for teaching students mathematics! As an educator, I know the importance of connecting content to the real world. It’s truly one pf the most powerful ways to spark student interest for basically any topic you are teaching. At times, teachers (and I include myself here), Read More…
Make money Tweeting!
If you tweet, why not add some change in your pocket while you tweet! Only tweet what you believe in and products you would use yourself… That’s my opinion…but it really is worth it when you do use this site! Check it out today! Make Money Tweeting!
A-Z Tech Tools as posted by Ozge Karaoglu
I’ve long followed Ozge Karaoglu and Shell Terrell. I think they are both pioneers in using technology to assist ELL/ESOL/ELL (English Language Learners) and have always found useful resources in their posts and on their websites. One of my latest findings is Ozge’s A-Z Web Tools- she focuses on a letter at a time and Read More…
Check out the ISTE: SIG-Literacy paper!
Make sure to read the ISTE: SIG-Literacy paper each day for updates on educational technology, literacy, with tips on integrating technology into the classroom!script>
Google Image Swirl… Toy and Tool!
Google Image Swirl: a Fun Toy! I think to be able to keep up with all the cool gadgets and programs that have become available out there, you really need to stop working or decide not to sleep!! Recently, I came across this tool; Google Image Swirl- a really neat tool that can be used Read More…
ISTE-SIGLiteracy
If you are an educator and aren’t a member of ISTE; you really should consider joining! (Here’s a tip on how to join for less than the regular membership price!) Since joining, I’ve learned and used so many resources, and my students have benefitted tremendously! (I’m sure you are probably stating- “yeah right”…) I had Read More…
The Tempered Radical- (Story: “Skills Matter More than Tools”)
I’ve become a huge fan of “The Tempered Radical”- written by Bill Ferriter (If I’m correct- His blog is part of the TLN: Teacher Leaders Network) His writings are very insightful and when he discusses education topics- he hits “the nail on the head”… and I haven’t seen him miss once- If you are not Read More…