Every teacher has one of those students… You know, the one who comes to school every day eager to learn, the one who never complains—regardless of the request, the one who is helpful in every way possible, the one who brightens your day—especially in those not so swell times, the one who wants to do […]

Ever get to the end of a lesson or semester and find yourself asking, “Did my students really learn anything?” Yeah, me too! I think we, as educators, have all experienced this feeling!  That’s why you shouldn’t miss this awesome infographic containing 20+ ways to assess understanding during and/or after a lesson. Be sure to […]

Prepare for the upcoming school year with these new Diigo bookmarks that are sure to rock your classroom! Yep, 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 lessons and activities! » AR Flashcards Welcome to a new world of […]

As Quincy Jones once remarked, “I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.” That said, Edu-fun Friday is a series devoted to adding some humor to the lives of teachers who visit this blog. Even though it’s summer, there’s still nothing better than […]

With the advancement of technology, teachers now have some really great education tools for the classroom, online teaching tools and lesson plans for students. Some are moving towards a “paperless” classroom. While it doesn’t seem feasible to make a classroom completely paperless, it’s a concept that technology is quickly helping to become a reality. As a […]

It’s back to reality with these new Diigo bookmarks that are sure to rock your classroom! Yep, 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 lessons and activities! » Epic Pen A Windows tool that allows users to draw […]

Looking for a great way to get students to pay attention to the feedback you provide on assignments? Consider taking a multimedia approach. Instead of only writing or typing comments on student submissions, create a video file that shows your evaluation of their assignment as you discuss it with them. One of the best programs […]

Ocho mil coming to you directly from Cozumel, Mexico! I can’t think of a better place to reach another milestone! That’s right—8,000—which represents the number of Facebook fans that are now following Edutech for Teachers! Thank you so much for continuing to visit my blog and corresponding Facebook page! I hope you are finding tons […]

ExamTime is a free online learning platform which encourages users to learn in a new way. We’ve created ExamTime with the aim to help students improve the way they learn through the use of proven techniques and tools: Mind Maps, Flashcards, Notes and Quizzes. ExamTime also allows you to share resources by embedding them in a blog […]

Live from Cozumel, Mexico—new Diigo bookmarks that are sure to rock your classroom! Yep, 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 lessons and activities! » Smoovie Make stop motion animations Wallace and Gromit-style on your Mac or iPad […]