OK, here’s the situation: I found this really cool online resource that can be utilized in my classroom only to discover that after I download the file, I am unable to actually open and use it on my computer due to compatibility issues—grrr! I’m sure I’m not the only one that has encountered these circumstances […]

So, what do the Common Core State Standards and digital tools have in common? No—this is not a joke nor is there a punchline coming your way, although some probably wish there was. In reality, these buzz words represent two concepts that can no longer be dismissed/ignored in today’s educational landscape. Yep—like it or not, […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » A Google a Day A daily puzzle that can be solved using creativity and clever search skills on Google. » Bounce […]

Wanna design a really hip looking logo in a few simple clicks—and without messing around with a program like Photoshop? Then your solution is to check out Supalogo, a free online generator enabling users to create an instant graphic that is sure to add some eye candy to the project of your choice! To get […]

7,000 Facebook fans! Yep, 7K Edutech for Teachers followers! Who would’ve thought it possible? As always, thank you so much for continuing to visit my blog! I hope the resources and integration ideas are valuable additions to your tech toolbox! Be sure to check back daily for additional “cool tools” to help you establish and/or […]

A few weeks ago I shared information about the #edugood 365 Photo Project I decided to join—one that encourages educators and/or students to focus on the positive aspects of teaching and learning by documenting a daily image of events that occur in one’s district, school and/or classroom. Doing so creates a visual timeline of  significant […]

The cloud is actually a servers located in a place other than your own that you can store information on and/or access software or other tools and then use it from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connect. The use of the cloud is changing the face of education all over the world. […]

If you think integrating technology into your classroom is not essential, you may want to reconsider your perspective. Why, you ask? Well, for starters—it’s clear that today’s students rely heavily on electronic devices, even when they’re not incorporated into the classroom. In one survey of college students, 38% said they couldn’t even go 10 minutes […]

Tech guru Lisa Johnson introduced me to this fabulous resource right on time.  My students are beginning a geometry unit, and I can’t think of a better way to expose them to the voluminous vocabulary than using thinglink!  What is thinglink?  Check it out here. To make my own creation, I designed a slide in […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest “Cool Tools” and/or web resources that can be integrated into your classroom! » inklewriter An online app that allows users to write interactive stories. It works in a web browser so there’s no setup […]