Get your tech on with the latest Geeky Girl’s Greatest Hits List featuring another new line-up of “cool tools” that will rock your classroom! Whether you’re looking for an app-tivity, an engaging project or a new way to incorporate technology into your classroom, you’ll surely find a resource or two to help you “tech it […]

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 […]

In terms of 21st Century teaching and learning, creativity has been identified as one of the most important skills that students need to thrive in our society. I couldn’t agree more! What our world needs is a generation of young people that will be able to think, write and solve problems in new and innovative ways! […]

Most teachers in the U.S. today are working hard to learn about and incorporate the Common Core State Standards. The CCSS focus on important skills such as: arguing thoughtfully, questioning creatively, researching efficiently, reading complex texts with understanding, and writing to communicate effectively. Yet in many schools there is an epidemic of students who are […]

As our students grow up amid a constant stream of technology, digital citizenship continues to emerge as a topic of major importance. Teaching concepts such as online privacy and creating a positive digital footprint through the demonstration of responsible online behaviors has become essential. That said, start your year off on the right (digital) foot […]

OK, so I’m sure you’ve heard of vanity license plates—but qr codes? Yep, it’s no lie! Now you can create your very own customized two-dimensional bar code linking to your favorite web site, blog or wiki with the Vanity QR Code Generator. What will they think of next? Here’s how this “cool tool” works: After […]

It’s time to say goodbye to July and hello to the latest Geeky Girl’s Greatest Hits List highlighting a number of cool tools to help you get into your back to school groove! Whether you’re looking for an app-tivity, an engaging project or a new way to integrate technology into your classroom, you’ll surely find […]

Ever get to the end of a lesson or semester and find yourself asking, “Did my students really learn anything?” Yeah, me too! I think we, as educators, have all experienced this feeling!  That’s why you shouldn’t miss this awesome infographic containing 20+ ways to assess understanding during and/or after a lesson. Be sure to […]

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 […]

Yep, we’re all familiar with these terms: 21st Century teacher, 21st Century skills or 21st Century something. In fact, they have been some of the most prevalent buzz words in education as of late. But what is 21st Century teaching? And better yet—how does one create a 21st Century learning environment? Well, contrary to popular […]