What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest edtech resources that can be utilized in the classroom during the 2014-15 school year. » Professor Garfield A free educational site jam-packed with interactive instructional activities to reinforce literacy skills. » OpenEd A K-12 resource focused […]

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! » Kaizena A Google Docs add-on which allows users to insert audio and other feedback on students’ work. An excellent way […]

OK, so I’m a Google Girl. I own it. And I’m proud of it. And that’s because of the wide range of educational tools that this tech giant provides—free of charge—for teachers and students. Plus, Google is my go-to tool personally as well. From devices and apps to digital citizenship resources and YouTubeEDU to the […]

What do algebra and QR codes have in common? The answer is Slackmath. Developed by math teacher Geoffrey Slack, this nifty site contains dozens of PDFs of algebra problems next to corresponding QR codes. So how does Slackmath work? Select a topic such as Order of Operations from one of 13 skill categories (i.e. Functions, Equations and […]

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! » Screenleap A free screen sharing and online meeting tool that allows users to share their screens instantly to any […]

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 […]

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! » Zite Stop searching and get the info you want—and nothing more! This intelligent magazine delivers the best of your […]

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! » Quizlet A simple learning web tool and app for students and teachers! Create interactive flashcards and then study them […]

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! » ClassBadges A free, online tool in which teachers can award digital badges for student accomplishments. » Kahoot! A classroom […]

Formative assessments—the ongoing checks for understanding that [should] occur during learning in every classroom. Yep, from signaling to sticky notes and everything in between, educators have developed an amazing range of strategies to informally evaluate student progress. If you’re looking for a few new suggestions to add to your teacher toolbox, then be sure to […]