Technologies that were to change education forever…
Gizmodo featured an article a few days ago on 15 Technologies that were supposed to change education forever. I was struck by how many of..
Google Drawing: Free tool for most of your image needs!
Google Drawing was added to the Google suite of tools in 2010, but I have found this tool has not made it into the mainstream for many use..
Amazing Media: “I have dream…”
For those that have a long weekend this weekend, we hope you enjoy your well-deserved time off! If you haven’t heard the whole “I have a ..
A look at some of the hot products at International CES
Last week in Las Vegas, technology vendors touted their wares at the International CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show). I am not..
Teaching Kids News
I came across a great site to use with elementary or middle school students in all curricular areas. Teach Kids News is the brain child o..
Enhance your field trips with Evernote
If you have used Evernote before, you can easily see the power of this tool in the classroom. For those of you who haven’t seen Evernote,..
5 day Library of Congress Summer Institute Now Available
Many NCCE members have received training through NCCE’s training on the Library of Congress and Teaching with Primary sources. The Librar..
Starting Today: “Math Bites” Premiers on Nerdist
Nerdist, one of our favorite podcast networks (including both irreverent and informative programs like the Alton Browncast), is releasing ..
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..