If you’re a Thinglink groupie like me, then be sure to check out “Interesting Ways to Use Thinglink in the Classroom” resource for additional motivation and inspiration. If you’re not a fan of this “cool tool” yet, then trust me—you will be after viewing the creative ideas compiled in this updated document—one that has been converted to […]

Are you… An educator who teaches mythology and literature? An art teacher who would like to bring literature into the classroom? An instructor interested in engaging students with digital content? If you nodded your head in agreement while reading any of these questions, then you will definitely want to take a look at the all-digital […]

As educators we understand the importance of students acquiring grammar skills. It is the foundation upon which one builds command over any language. At the same time, however, we also face the problem of student resistance—especially to the traditional and often redundant methods of teaching these skills. Avoid some of these pitfalls by introducing your […]

Looking for a way to promote literacy skills in your classroom? Then be sure to schedule a trip to Vocabulary Spelling City, a fun place to learn vocabulary and spelling words through a variety of engaging games. This cool resource offers users a database of more than 42,000 words and sentences—both of which can be […]

OK, so you weren’t able to attend the Techapalooza Teaching and Learning Institute earlier this week at California University of PA. Of course, you missed out on a fabulous opportunity to learn about the latest and greatest tech tools for the classroom. But the good news is that you can still join the fun “virtually” […]

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! » Instant Poetry Forms Choose from over 70 types of poetry. Then just add words to generate a customized poem of your […]

Just when you thought Thinglink couldn’t get any better! Well, think again! The developers of this “cool tool” are back—this time with an awesome new feature: nubbins! Yep, not only can users create multimedia images with “hotspots”, but Thinglink now offers colored pins allowing users to differentiate information presented—a concept making this web app a […]

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! » VocabSushi Expand vocabulary through never-ending games powered with real-world usage that can be tailored to a specific skill level. » WordSift […]

Forget boring vocabulary activities! InsideStory Flashcards bring the English language to life through engaging photos and matching definitions related to a variety of words. In addition to the simple but attractive pictures, users can click on a speaker for the correct pronunciation of words which are categorized into four levels: Basic/Kids & ESL (i.e. elephant, […]

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! » TodaysMeet Connect with your audience in real-time via the use of this backchanneling tool! » Vocabulary Can Be Fun! A site […]