How to Implement Hour of Code in your Classroom
General Information Hour of Code happens each year during Computer Science Education Week, and is a global phenomenon. The goal of the project is that every child should spend at… Read more »
Hour of Code 2016 Activities
Hour of Code started a few years ago as a one hour activity during Computer Science Week. It has spread worldwide. Whether you teach Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, or… Read more »
Resources for Free Online Images
Model responsible use and teach students to use online images responsibly. Remind your students to make sure that they have permission before selecting and using an image that they find… Read more »
The Kids Should See This
I’ve shared this link before, and I think it may be time to share it again, as students extend their learning into areas of personal interest. The Kids Should See… Read more »
Link Highlight – Ask Dr Universe
Washington State University has a great site called Ask Dr. Universe. The website invites students to submit a question, or look though questions asked by other children. Questions are categorized… Read more »
5 Ideas for Digital Citizenship Week
Common Sense Media is highlighting Digital Citizenship Week from October 16 – 22. It is a good time to revisit the ideas of what it means to be a responsible… Read more »
5 Top Technology Use Habits for Families
The question of how to keep children safe online is a thorny problem that many of us struggle with. There are specific settings available for various devices, but a determined… Read more »
The Student Blogging Challenge
You’ve likely heard of blogging. If I ask you to define it, could you? OK, so what is blogging? We can create all sorts of complicated definitions, but at its… Read more »
Newsela Adds New Library Feature
Newsela is an old favorite. Many of my colleagues use it with their students, so that the students can access news stories at their reading level. Now Newsela has added… Read more »
Five Tips for Technology Coaches
In my career in education, I’ve held many titles. I’ve been a computer teacher, technology coordinator, digital learning facilitator, technology integrationist, and a technology coach. In all of these jobs,… Read more »