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! » Solvemall Challenge your students to solve all types of crossword puzzles located on this nifty web application. Collect points […]

Oh no! The elves are goofing off in Santa’s workshop again and the presents keep piling up! So, you know what that means… Children all over the world are depending on your help to get Christmas back on track! Save the holidays by accessing Present Pileup on The Twelve Digital Days of Christmas Thinglink image […]

How reliable is your memory? Well, you can find out behind Treasure #10 with the Christmas Memory Test. Yep, it’s a pairs game in which users must find the matching holiday objects—stars, stockings, wreaths, ornaments and more— to win! Just hover over the interactive image below to check out this memory game in the Geeky […]

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 […]

Did you know that snowflakes have gone digital? Yep, it’s true! Behind Treasure #9 you’ll find a very cool online snowflake creator that allows users to customize text, select colors and adjust layout to generate a wintry masterpiece. Finished products can be used in a variety of ways, including Christmas cards! Check out my sample […]

Hey, teachers! Here’s another holiday resource to share with your students! This time the mission is to help guide Santa as he delivers his presents around the world! Yep, here’s your chance to test your sleigh driving skills! Woo hoo! Check out Santa’s World Tour by accessing The Twelve Digital Days of Christmas Thinglink image […]

Combining Treasure #7 with Hour of Code, an initiative to promote programming in schools… Well, if you’re a Geeky Girl (or guy) like me—it doesn’t get any better than that! That’s right! If you’re looking for a fabulous holiday activity students will love, then give them the opportunity to build and animate an awesome holiday […]

Santa needs to get his gifts delivered… to the moon! Can you even believe it? So, of course, he needs some assistance! Be sure to grab your jet pack and look behind Treasure #6 to launch Santa into the atmosphere to collect coins and letters to spell the word Christmas. If you manage to accomplish […]

Did you know that computer science is a top paying college degree and computer programming jobs are growing at two times the national average? Yep, it has been projected that by the year 2020 there will 1,000,000 more jobs than there are students to fill them! And that’s because although we live in a world […]

Are you naughty or nice? Well, I have an idea: Let Santa decide! Yep, just take the quiz behind Treasure #5 to determine if you should receive presents for Christmas. Sounds pretty simple, right? Sure—it is, but only if you follow the directions so be certain to read them carefully! Hover over the interactive image […]