The Wonderful World of Web Widgets
A web widget is a bit of code you can add to your website (or blog or wiki). The code can grab content from one website and insert it into another site. Explore dozens of categorized widgets–widgets you might consider adding to your own website.
iOS Magic: iPad and iPhone Tricks Revealed
Step right up to see impressive iPad and iPhone tips and tricks! Learn stunts like annotating photos without an app, compelling Siri to flip a coin, conjuring up keywords on a page, hearing highlighted text, making clutter on web pages vanish, closing all Safari tabs in the blink of an eye, and more!
iPad as the Teacher's Pet - Version 4.1
An iPad can be a teacher’s very handy assistant! Check out the infographic all about what can be done by Pad-using educators, whether or not their students have iPads. It has seven sections full of suggested apps, websites, and tips.
Perfect Illumination with a Ring Light
Ring lights, also known as diva lights or selfie lights, provide bright, even lighting for photos and videos. Read why I absolutely love filming with a ring light.
Build Labeling Games with Quizlet Diagrams
Quizlet has added Diagrams! Diagrams are helpful for studying content that requires maps, charts, or images. You can find and study interactive diagrams on a variety of topics at Quizlet.com and in the Quizlet app. The best part about Diagrams is that you can create your own for free.
Google Document URL Tricks
By replacing /edit in a Google document's URL, you can do some pretty nifty tricks! You can transform a shareable link into a Preview, Make a Copy, Template, or PDF link.
Favorite Chrome Extensions
Extensions for Chrome are little programs that add functionality to Google's web browser. I've made graphics for my favorite ones.
Instagram for Teachers
Instagram can be a powerful learning and communication tool for educators, so I've written a guide for teachers.
Google Classroom for Professional Learning
I learned a lot from teaching a six week online class for educators in Google Classroom. Now I’d like to share tips and advice for using Google Classroom for professional learning, including the fundamentals of Classroom, a cheat sheet for post options, and the workflow I used with the adults in my class.
Favorite Sites for Free Clipart and Photos
I rely on a handful of websites that provide copyright friendly clipart and photos. Those images are licensed with a public domain or Creative Commons license.
Print Custom Sticky Notes with Google Slides
Google Slides is a handy design tool, and you can copy my template to print your own design on sticky notes. I've got directions, a video, and loads of examples for you.
10 Big Ideas for Technology Integration
Jonathan Wylie is a Digital Learning Consultant at Grand Wood AEA and he presented 10 big ideas to consider when it comes to technology integration at the 2017 Iowa 1:1 Institute. Here are my notes and his slides.
Start Youngsters on a Coding Adventure with Cubetto
Cubetto is a wooden coding robot for children ages 3-6. My four year old twins and I have been playing with Cubetto for a few months, and I'd like to tell you about the robot and our experiences. Also check out other coding toys for kids.
I Trace Photos to Make Clipart. Compare the Before & After!
When I make my own clipart, I actually trace a photo. I thought I’d share some before and after images so you can see the original photo and the drawn illustration. Use the sliders to compare the versions.
Top Web Links, Tweets & Instagram Posts from 2016
Let's see which web links I shared on social media got the most clicks in 2016. I've also included my top tweets for each month and top 10 Instagram posts. There's plenty of great stuff to explore from 2016!
Know Students Better: A Visual Guide to Formative Assessment Tools
There is a very wide variety of digital formative assessment tools that can be used for free. I’ve made simple graphics for 18 of them. Most of the tools work with any web browser, so they are great for laptops, computer labs, iPads, Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones.
Tech Tip Archive: Google Apps, iPads, Chrome, Productivity & More!
I love to share tech tips! Sometimes one little piece of information can make a difference for teachers and students. I've found that social media is a great place to share and archive these tips, hints, and ideas.
Live Broadcasts from ISTE 2016
Join me on Periscope as I broadcast live from ISTE 2016 in Denver June 26-29! Come with me as I visit poster sessions, see what teachers are learning, and get a chance to hear from ISTE's closing keynote speaker. If you miss a live broadcast, don't worry. They will all be archived.
Instagram Accounts Worth Following
You can learn a lot from what others post on Instagram. Like any social network, the value is all in who you follow. Let's preview some great educational accounts to follow.
My Green Screen Setup
Curious about how I film my instructional videos? Here is the equipment I use and a 360° photo of how I set it all up.