In a world awash with technology, people have come to expect the ability to access information 24-7. While some may believe this is adding to an increasing sense of self-entitlement among youth, it’s a necessary evil—especially when it comes to education. In days gone by, students and faculty were essentially disconnected once they left campus. […]

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! » Spaaze A virtual corkboard that can be used to post labels, notes, bookmarks, images, files, videos and HTML. Create […]

The Background: I was completing a digital storytelling activity with a group of fifth grade students yesterday. The Problem: When I answered a question about whether or not images from the Internet could be utilized in the project (for the 17th time), one of the students nonchalantly yelled out, “But who’s gonna know?” The Response: […]

Hey, what’s the score? Well, once your students experiment with Perfect Pitch, an interactive learning tool designed to introduce students to the instruments of the orchestra, they’ll be able to give you that answer—and much more! This nifty game, produced by the Kennedy Center’s ArtsEdge web resource, teaches students about the instruments in the orchestra through […]

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 […]

I don’t know about you, but I typically avoid the whole New Year’s resolution gig. Instead I prefer to use the beginning of a new year to set personal and professional goals that I can strive to achieve throughout the next 12 months. For example, I want to improve my Spanish speaking skills and become […]

Yeah, I know—I’m posting back-to-back Infographic of the Week posts, but I’ve seen so many of these informative educational visuals in the last few days that I couldn’t resist sharing another one! That said, enjoy this very useful and relevant resource! The recent push to create 21st Century educational experiences for students has resulted in […]

The beginning of a new year typically presents individuals with a designated time and opportunity to reflect upon the events of the past 365 days, to cherish the unforgettable moments, to learn from mistakes or disappointments, and most importantly, to set goals for the next chapter in this adventure we call life. In education, we […]

Many schools have worked diligently to integrate computers into the classroom, and they should be commended for this effort. Unfortunately, however, most of these same schools do not even give teaching the art and science of keyboarding a second thought. True, students need to know how to use computers to locate information, create and collaborate, […]

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube—and the list goes on and on and on… Did you ever wonder what in the world people ever did without all of these social media sites in their lives? If you’re one of these individuals, then be sure to check out the graphic shown below, which explains the “old school” […]