NitroType – A great way to engage students
Typing is one of those skills that takes practice. If you have ever tried to teach typing you quickly find that the greatest challenge is..
Quick Look: Scanner Pro for iOS – Free until Wed.
Scanner Pro is a $6.99 app that is currently Free in the iTunes store. This is one of those handy utility apps ever teacher/student needs..
Weekend Project: Get Started with Evernote!
Are you resolved to expand your tech-savvy in 2014? Let’s get started this weekend! One of the tools that I recommend to all teachers of..
From the Screening Room: The 2014 EdTech Crystal Ball
Just before the new year, I joined two other educational technology prognosticators, Wes Fryer (@wfryer) and Jennie Magiera (@MsMagiera), ..
Grant Opportunity: Thank a Million Teachers
Farmers Insurance is giving away up to $1 million dollars in increments of $2,500 to classroom teachers across the country in their “Thank..
From the screen room: What 60 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills
Christmas break is great for many reasons, but as a teacher I love the opportunity to have time to watch, read, and learn more about my pr..
Quick Look: Light-bot App for iOS and Android
If you haven’t seen the Light-bot app from created by Danny Yaroslavski you need to check it out. I first came across this app during the..
From the Screening Room: The Future is Here!
I often start presentations and classes with pre-service teachers noting that the future is here, whether we acknowledge it or not.
Nee..
From the Screening Room: Teachers’ Tips for Saving Money in the Classroom
Compelling video discussing how Arizona schools have dealt with decreases in budgets at the building level. My favorite tip is using the ..
Job Posting: Educational Technology Facilitator at Spokane Public Schools
Via Jane Millier, the Educational Technology Coordinator in the Spokane Public Schools:
Spokane Public Schools is looking to fill a ful..