There are many resources that you can use for professional development online. I recently came across this course on Coursera. The Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology course is only… Read more »
Annenberg Learner funds and distributed educational videos that are free for use in K-12 schools. There are classroom videos as well as professional development videos. I spent most of my… Read more »
This site is great for staying safer online. It provides a list of recommendations to use the Internet more safely. There are suggestions for managing your passwords, data encryption, virtual… Read more »
Quizziz and Kahoot are excellent tools for formative assessment to determine your students’ understanding of the material, either individually or collectively. Teachers or students can create quizzes. Have students test themselves to determine areas of strength and weakness for personalized learning.
Realize your Wish You’ve clarified your wish for technology integration in your classroom using the WOOP process. Now you have to take steps to realize your wish. At the simplest… Read more »
Flipgrid is an app for video discussions. Pose questions, and let students respond with video instead of text. You can have one free grid with unlimited topics to use in your K-12 classroom.
What is Mind Mapping? Mind Mapping lets you visually organize information using spatial organization and a hierarchical structure of main branches and sub-branches, which is a useful strategy for constructing… Read more »
Modelling is a powerful coaching practice because a demonstration builds a picture that is richer than words alone. If you have a coaching methodology, you may think that modelling has… Read more »
Conferences have proven to be an enduring approach to professional learning. Given the one time approach to professional learning, it is important to consider how you’re going to make the conference… Read more »
By the time summer comes around, most teachers are ready for the break. It’s important to take time to rest and rejuvenate, whether that means spending time alone or with… Read more »