We often get asked by teachers how they can share the books they have made using Book Creator for iPad or any other iBooks with people who don’t own an Apple device. A common example might be to share the work of their students with parents, or on the school’s blog. Although there are a few workarounds […]

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 […]

This edtech addict is taking a break in the action for the next ten days to spend time in one of my most favorite places on the planet—Cozumel, Mexico! But no worries! While this iChic is exploring this amazing island—and experimenting with a bunch of new apps—Edutech for Teachers will be featuring fabulous guest posts […]

Ever need to combine more than one PDF document into a single file? Then here to do just that is PDF Mergy, a user-friendly Google Chrome web app that is totally free. Yep–simply select files from your computer or Google Drive or drag and drop them into the interface, place then in the correct order, […]

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! » Jigsaw Planet Assemble or create virtual jigsaw puzzles with your own photos and images. A great resource for adding variety to […]

So, did you ever wonder what kind of skills some educational experts believe that you and/or your students need to thrive in the 21st Century—a.k.a. the modern, global and highly technical society in which we live? What tops the list? Is is problem solving? Critical thinking? Collaboration? Or “D”—all of the above? If I’ve peeked […]

July 4, 1776—This date in history marked the day the American colonies declared independence from Britain and its king. Fast forward 237 years and Americans still celebrate this major turning point in the history of the United States with all kinds of festivities: picnics, parades, carnivals, concerts, baseball games, and of course, fireworks! Explore some […]

As all educators are aware, motivating students to get focused and on task at the beginning of class can sometimes be quite the challenge. Equally problematic, is watching them zone out once you have them locked into a lesson. And of course, getting students to participate in classroom discussions and activities can sometimes be a […]

The Geeky Girl Thinglink addict is back again! This time with a brand-new lineup of cool tools that will rock your classroom! Yep, it’s true! From must-have apps to some really great infographics and charts about morphing into a 21st Century educator, there is a wealth of resources to assist you with expanding your teacher […]