Top Tweets and Instagram Posts from 2018
Twitter Analytics and Instagram Insights show me data about my social media posts. I like to end each year by sharing which posts earned the most retweets and likes. Reviewing my top postings helps me see what resonated during 2018.
An Emoji Education
Get schooled on emojis! Emojis can play a role in communication, productivity, creativity, and learning. When you think of emojis as pictures you can type, you can begin to picture the possibilities! Check out some great emoji tools, resources, and ideas.
Flexible Seating Options: FlexiSpot Riser and Deskcise Pro Reviewed
I’ve been thinking about the kinds of seating options I’ll have in my fifth grade classroom. I review the FlexiSpot Computer Riser and Deskcise Pro.
5th Grade: Here I Come!
I signed a contract to teach 5th grade for the 2018-2019 school year!
Practical Pointers for YouTube
If you’re a teacher, there's a good chance that you use YouTube. Whether you send students to your own videos or someone else's, I think you’ll find many of these pointers particularly handy.
Google Classroom Tips
I'm sharing several teaching tips for Google Classroom. I will continue to add more as I create visuals for things that are handy to know about Google's free service for connecting learners and teachers.
Top Web Links, Tweets & Instagram Posts from 2017
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.