Mind mapping is a great way for students to organize their thoughts before designing a presentation. It is also a great way for students to connect pieces of information during a research project. Students can mind map on paper or create mind maps digitally. Creating mind maps digitally can give students more design flexibility and…
Since the end of last year I have been fielding questions every week about whether or not I would be hosting the Practical Ed Tech Summer Camps again this year. I’m happy to say that the answer is yes! This summer will be the 5th year in a row that I have hosted professional development…
Would You Rather? is a website maintained by John Stevens for the purpose of sharing quick and fun math challenges for students. Would You Rather? presents a picture with a mathematics problem that asks “would you rather?” Most of the questions have a financial aspect to them. One of my favorite examples is this challenge that asks…
Six Practical Ed Tech Wednesday Webinars were offered in December and January. Many people have asked about accessing the recordings. All of the recordings and corresponding handouts are now available on-demand. A brief description and a link to the recording of each of the webinars is included below. You can purchase the webinars individually for…
Toontastic 3D is the latest version of the popular Toontastic animation app. The free app is available on the iOS, Android, and Chrome platforms. I now have the app installed on my Android phone, on my iPad, and on my Chromebook. The app is easy to use and functions the exact same way on all…
Have you ever had a student say to you, “Google has nothing on this?” Or have you recently had a student fall for one of the many fake news stories circulating on social media? If so, this webinar is for you. And if you just need some new ideas on how to teach search strategies, this…
Join 20,000+ teachers who start the week with my tip of the week.
Success! Please check your email to confirm your subscription. (If you're using a school-issued email address, you may need to check your junk folder).