Your or you’re? There, their or they’re? I suppose it’s the eternal teacher in me, but there’s nothing that makes my head spin like the Exorcist more than seeing the inappropriate use of these words—in the classroom and beyond! As much as I appreciate gadgets and the digital world in which we live, I would […]

Yeah, we all know how much students like to text, right? So, why not take advantage of the SMS Generator, a nifty online generator that mimics the real thing. This cool tool—part of the suite of educational resources available on the ClassTools.net web site—is super simple to use as well as a visually engaging way […]

Most teachers today use technology in the classroom. Many are eager to utilize more tools to enhance their lessons and give their students more opportunities to learn and create. Web tools can be used in so many ways and can make keeping up with assessments easier for the teachers while making work requirements easier. And […]

Hey, tech gurus! It’s Tuesday, which means I’m ready to share another segment of “Tech It Up Tuesday”, a series devoted to sharing an edtech tool, app, site or other resource that can be utilized in the classroom setting. This week’s feature, the Breaking News Generator, is a quick and simple yet effective interactive resource that […]

Happy Tuesday, edtech fans! Yeah, I realize we’re about 72 hours from having a TGIF moment, but the good news is you have three days left in the week to incorporate this super cool tool into classroom activities! So, here it is: The next time you need an engaging prewriting or postreading activity for your […]

Time to hit that rewind button and check out some super cool tools on the edtech scene. 16 resources can be found with in this collection of nifty stuff that can be utilized to tech up your classroom. Here’s how it works: Just hover over the interactive image below to reveal the best posts from […]

Even though there is always a mind-boggling amount of invaluable info shared on the Discovery Education Network (DEN), one of the best resources available is the Spotlight on Strategies (S.O.S) series, a must-see DEN favorite designed to provide teachers with simple yet effective instructional practices for using digital content to support student learning. To date, […]

Even though there is always a mind-boggling amount of invaluable info shared on the Discovery Education Network (DEN), one of the best resources available is the Spotlight on Strategies (S.O.S) series, a must-see DEN favorite designed to provide teachers with simple yet effective instructional practices for using digital content to support student learning. To date, […]

Time for the next tech-isode in my new “Tech It Up Tuesday” series in which I will share an edtech tool, app, site or other resource that can be utilized in the educational setting. Regardless if it’s print or digital format, many students and adults alike love reading comics. But did you know this form of […]

What’s new this week in my Diigo bookmarks? Check out the links shown below for some of the latest and greatest web tools and resources that can be utilized in your classroom in the new year! » MentorMob A user-friendly and visual tool for creating and curating digital playlists that include articles, videos, web sites […]