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Archive for November, 2013

Edu-fun Friday: The PTA vs. Shopping

November29

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. After all, there’s nothing better than ending the week […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November28

As Thornton Wilder once said, “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” And so today, I will be spending time with the family I cherish while thanking God for the many blessings He has provided for me. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not—Happy […]

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Hands of Hope for Sandy Hook

November26

As part of their efforts to reduce gun violence, Gabby Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman wounded in the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, AZ, and Nicole Hockley, whose 6-year-old lost his life at the Sandy Hook shooting, have authored the “Hands of Hope for Sandy Hook” lesson for American children to think critically about responding to […]

The 2013 Geeky Girl’s Edublogs Awards Nomimations

November24

Hey, Edutech for Teachers fans! Guess what? It’s that time of year again! Yep, nominations for the 10th Annual Edublog Awards are officially open! And that could only mean one thing! It’s this Geeky Girl’s app-ortunity to give a huge shout out to friends, colleagues and developers in the edtech world who continually inspire me […]

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Diigo Weekly Update

November24

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 lessons and activities! » 123-slideshow.com An online site that allows users to create cool flash slideshows with their own pictures. No flash knowledge […]

Tech Up Your Thanksgiving!

November22

Whether you’re looking for some neat themed lesson plans and activities to incorporate into your classroom to celebrate Thanksgiving, or maybe you’re just in search of some tech-based Thanksgiving games to keep your students engaged before vacation, Edutech for Teachers has got you covered! Hover over the interactive image to find tons of Thanksgiving-themed games and […]

Edu-fun Friday: Dear Teacher…

November22

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. After all, there’s nothing better than ending the week […]

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At-A-Glance Ed-Tech Tutorials

November18

Ready to be blown away? And. I. Mean. Completely? Then all you have to do is check out the At-A-Glance Tech Tutorials created by the grooviest media guru I know: Gwyneth Jones (a.k.a. The Daring Librarian). Yep, this growing collection of edtech comic tutorials—60+ of them—is quite impressive! These simple, clever, useful and just plain […]

Guest Post: Emerging Technologies That Are Making SAT Prep a 21st Century Experience

November17

In recent years, SAT prep has gone high-tech. This has given students many more resources than in the past, virtually making the number of prep tools limitless. Between mobile apps, websites, and eBooks, students have a long list of interactive resources that they are able to take advantage of so they are more prepared for […]

Diigo Weekly Update

November17

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 lessons and activities! » Quizlet A simple learning web tool and app for students and teachers! Create interactive flashcards and then study them […]

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Looking for some technology integration ideas to enhance your classroom lessons? Then be sure to check out my "Tech Tips" for the latest and greatest Web 2.0 tools, applications and web sites that can be incorporated into activities and/or projects. Although some posts may not be applicable to your content area or grade level, be sure to check back often as I will be varying ideas in order to provide resources across the K-12 curriculum.

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