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! » The World of Miamiopia A cross-curricular virtual world containing over 500 educational games for kids. » Status Cloud An online service that allows […]

So, I’m going off the grid for the next ten days to take a much needed break in the action. But while my mind is unwinding in a happier than usual place, I will be featuring some fabulous posts by colleagues and ed-tech gurus Monica Burns and Cathy Yenca. Please check back for some awesome […]

Dreaming of winning the Powerball jackpot? Sorry—I can’t help you with that. Wishing you could spend some time on deserted tropical island? Nope—I can’t help you with that either. But if you’re looking for a free online photo editor, I can definitely make a cool recommendation! Introducing PicMonkey, a pretty powerful yet user friendly photo […]

Chalkboards… Overhead projectors… Desktop computers… Interactive apps… Advances in technology have definitely revolutionized the educational world—especially in recent decades. Check out the History of Classroom Technology infographic shown below to see just how far we’ve come! Be sure to use the embedded  Zoom.it tools to zero in on the details. Thanks to the University of Phoenix for […]

Well, it’s been three fun months of participating in the #edugood 365 Photo Project, and I’m happy to report that my students and I were able to visually document all kinds of March edu-Madness happening at the Bellwood-Antis School District! For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, let me introduce […]

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! » Pocket Remember “stuff” with this free cross-platform tool that allows users to take notes anytime, anywhere. Text message reminders can even […]

Teaching students the importance of having and using manners is nothing new to teachers. However, what has changed is the type of etiquette kids needs today—namely, the digital kind. True, please, thank you and excuse me are still significant, but in addition to these basics, students growing up in this ever-connected, social media crazed world […]

Hey, edu-techers! Interested in adding some bling to your classroom web site, wiki or blog? Then be sure to check out SparkLee, a free online text generator that allows users to create some glittery animated magic. How does this “cool tool” work? Just add the desired text and let the customization begin by selecting your […]

Forget your NCAA brackets, the real March Madness can be found within the brand-new Geeky Girl’s Greatest Hits List where all kinds of crazy “cool tools” can be found—surefire sites, resources and apps that will rock your classroom! Just hover over the interactive image to expose all sorts of edutech goodness from March 2013. Check out […]