After several years of collaboration and coordination with over thirty two authors, I’m pleased to announce that “Designing Effective Blended and Distance Learning Environments in K-12" is officially published!
New Monthly Show Announcement! "What's Next in EdTech"
I’m excited to announce our new monthly EdTechTeacher show “What’s Next in EdTech” streaming live on Youtube! In each episode, we will highlight excited news and resources in the world of educational technology. Each fast-paced episode will be 15-20 minutes and include a show notes document that curates all of the resources mentioned during the episode.
The "5th C" - Computational Thinking in K-5
I had the fortunate opportunity to engage in a fascinating discussion with Digital Learning Coach and Innovation Connection presenter Jed Stefanowicz. Jed shares his thoughts on his role as a digital learning coach and strategies to help students develop computational thinking skills through hands-on projects and robotics.
Differentiation & Decision-Making with Google for EDU (Featuring Kyle Wilson)
Innovation in EDU Conference Coming Up on November 1st
Agents of Influence: A New Spy-Themed Game to Combat Misinformation
It is indisputable that the ability to navigate and evaluate information online has never been more complex, or more vital to the health of our democracy! Anyone who knows me and my work will recognize my passion for this issue and all-things civic education related. This is why I am so excited about a new project that I’ve learned about over the past year called Agents of Influence. Through conversations with the development team and live demo’s of the game, I can’t wait to see where this project goes!
Podcasting and PBL
In my latest session of our EdTechTeacher Back to School webinar series, I took participants on a dive into “Podcasting with PBL”. Our focus was on exploring ways that we can leverage the power of audio and podcasting to take PBL (Project-Based Learning) units to the next level.
Virtual Tours with Google for EDU
6 New Summer Learning Opportunities This July!
Summer is a time for educators to relax and recharge. I also find that it is a great opportunity to reflect on the school year, connect with other educators and explore new ideas for the upcoming year. This summer, I have the fortunate opportunity of leading five different 1-week experiences (3 live 1-hour sessions) with educators from around the world through the EdTechTeacher summer workshop series.
Creativity Toolkit for ELA and Social Studies (EdTechTeacher Webinar)
HIIT Workouts and Lesson Design: Balancing The Use of Complex Tasks (EdTechTeacher Webinar)
News Media Literacy: Go-To Resources and Strategies (EdTechTeacher Webinar)
EdTechTeacher Summer Virtual Workshops: 40 Unique Options for 2021!
I'm excited to be hosting six new 1-week virtual courses as part of our @EdTechTeacher21 Virtual Summer Workshop series. This year, our team of instructors has developed 40 unique workshop topics to provide educators with a variety of choices to match their needs and interests.
Webinar on March 4th: Collaboration Strategies for Distance & Remote Learning
3 Ways to Connect Music, Learning and Literacy for Kids
GUEST POST BY AMANDA HENDERSON: If you are an educator or parent, you likely think of books, stories, and phonics as tools for improving literacy in your children. However, one of the most helpful tools in helping children learn is one you use every day but may have never even thought of using in the classroom: music. In fact, music can be used in so many ways to improve thought processes, enhance comprehension, and connect you with your children. Here are a few ways music can make a noticeable difference in your children’s education.
Google Meet's Polling and Q & A Features Explained
A ton of teachers and schools that I have worked with recently have had questions about the new polling and Q & A features lately. If your school has the G Suite Enterprise for Education license, you already have access to these premium Google Meet tools. Check out the slides tutorial below (and linked here) for step by step instructions with included screenshots on how to use these new features with your students.
New Self-Paced Course! Gamification and Game-Based Learning
I’m excited to announce the launch of a new self-paced video course called “Gamification and Game-Based Learning.” Participants will learn practical, effective, and research-based strategies that leverage the motivational power of games to engage students and enhance student learning.
Using Assessment Data: How to Personalize Instruction with Albert.io
One of the most effective uses of edtech is teachers' ability to use assessment data to personalize instruction for their students. In this new video tutorial (linked here and embedded below), I demonstrate how to do this process using the powerful Albert.io platform.
Quizlet Live
Yes, Quizlet is much more than digital flashcards! Teachers that have discovered Quizlet Live know how much fun this collaborative quiz game can be for students of all ages. Whether you are designing a team-based game or assigning individualized competitions, the vast Quizlet library provides any teacher with a head start in creating an engaging experience for their class that students will want to play again and again.
Quizziz Walkthrough for Teachers
Quizziz is rapidly gaining in popularity among teachers and students as an engaging game-based assessment platform. Its various gameplay modes and fun in-game features such as “power-ups” make this a new go-to tool for teachers that want to energize their students while also gaining key insights into student understanding.