If you’re a regular visitor to my blog, you have probably noticed that I often share tools and resources that can help teachers spark student interest in writing. And that’s because I am a huge proponent of teaching visual literacy skills. Considering the mass media society we are immersed in, I feel it’s imperative that […]

Innovation… Versatility… Performance… What teacher doesn’t want to provide the best technology has to offer for students? But with a plethora of choices, sometimes it’s overwhelming trying to determine what device best suits the needs of all learners. So, what should educators choose—the power of a laptop or the compact, lightweight portability of a tablet? […]

Need a cool tool to transform words into neat visuals? Then look no further than Quozio, a very user-friendly web resource that turns any quote into a nifty image. It works something like this: Just enter the desired text in the field provided followed by who said it in the next box then click the […]

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 […]

OK, if you hang out on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest, you have no doubt noticed that quote graphics are extremely popular. It’s true! These visuals have gone viral, especially those that layer meaningful sayings with cool photos to project thoughts, beliefs, moods and attitudes. I suppose it’s the eternal educator […]

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! » Pinwords Add your personal touch to every image with customized text. No Photoshop skills required! » Lalo.li A text to voice […]

As an educator, I’m always looking for those “teachable moments”—times when I can discuss real world “stuff” with my students—the importance of treating others with respect regardless of differences, how to overcome adversity and taking responsibility for all actions. As a huge Snoopy fan, I especially enjoy these moments when I find the opportunity to […]

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! » Share As Image A Web 2.0 tool that allows users to highlight text anywhere on the web and easily convert it […]