Teachers for Twitter

I’ve discussed Twitter on this blog many times, discussing many classroom uses for Twitter, and how it can be effective as a tool for communicating with students and parents, as well as a way for teachers to share with each other what they practice in their classrooms, how it’s working, and getting advice on how …

Keys to Creating and Maintaining a Dynamic Facebook Page for your School

Facebook can be a great tool to spread the word about your school, and to share vital and relevant information with your school community.  It is important before developing a strategy for Facebook use to sit down and consider what the current use is, if your school already has a Facebook page (and if so, …

Google Forms in Higher Ed

I am currently working in higher education, and as the adjunct for a few online courses, I am occasionally asked to conduct the online live sessions with students via Adobe Connect.  Most recently I gave a live session to current K-12 teachers about Google Forms and how to use them to collect information in your …

One website I (and my class) can’t live without

YouTube.  YouTube has so many great videos and channels and producers of quality educational content.  I’ve mentioned several here, but today I’d like to share with you one great example, and that is the YouTube channel “Nerdy Nummies”.  Here is one sample video of what this author-creator showcases on her channel: This channel as you …

Badging & Micro Credentials as PD

As discussed yesterday, badges and micro-credentialing offers distinct opportunities within education to allow learners flexibility and portability as they seek to transfer their knowledge and skills once gained.  These badges or micro-credentials can be a valuable part of the learning journey, both in higher education and in K-12. In all levels of education, badges and …

Badging & Micro Credentials in K-12 Education

In my current job within the higher ed sphere, there’s been much talk lately about badging and micro-credentials.  While they are still somewhat in the early stages, especially when it comes to their recognition and valuation in the workplace, that is slowly changing.  What badges and micro-credentials offer are flexibility provided within multiple pathways of …

Create videos with your students using Tellagami

Tellagami is an app that allows you to create a quick video using a character avatar and text.  You begin by choosing or designing your avatar, then add dialogue by inputting text.  Finally, save or share the video you’ve created.  Tellagami allows you to customize your character, and the background behind them.  You can also …

Let Students Use Pinterest to tell their Story

A picture is worth a thousand words.  Many of us (and our students) are visual learners.  What better way to ask students to show what they are learning or creating, than with pictures?  Pinterest can be a great tool, not just for lesson planning or classroom decor ideas (or great recipes to try on the …

Are you a visual learner? Pinterest can help.

A picture is worth a thousand words.  Many of us (and our students) are visual learners.  What better way to ask students to show what they are learning or creating, than with pictures?  Pinterest can be a great tool, not just for lesson planning or classroom decor ideas (or great recipes to try on the …

Pin Tabs, Open Closed Ones, and Search History in Google Chrome

If you’re a regular user (or even a new user, or not yet a user) of Google Chrome, there are plenty of tricks and tips for making the most of your “Google” experience.  Want to learn some nifty new tricks with your Google Chrome browser?  Keep reading! Pin a tab - by right clicking on …