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How to Create Interactive Images with Thinglink

Thinglink is a great resource for creating interactive images for your lessons. This resource allows you to embed tags into any image you can find on the web or upload from your computer. To clarify, tags are closer in function to what some would call hotspots. There are lots of things you can do with Thinglink….

Creating and Embedding Course Specific Calendars into your Class Site

Using a calendar to communicate class due dates and provide access to related documents and information can be very beneficial for students. Communication of class due dates and expectations is very important. It is also important to consider ease of use when adopting a new tool or resource. In this case, you might want something…

The Power of Storytelling in Teaching Part 2

In my previous post, I discussed using Storycorps as an educational resource. This was part of a two post series about using storytelling in your teaching. In this post, I will talk about another great resource called TED Talk. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Speakers talk about topics of interest, the point being…

Using Research as a Learning Process

It is important for students to be able to evaluate resources when conducting research. At the beginning of many research projects, students are told they cannot use Wikipedia. Do they know why Wikipedia is not appropriate for a research project. Do they know to ask any of the following questions?: What are the author’s credentials? Does…

Basics of Effective BYOD Implementation

Please enjoy my video on the basics of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school or district program. Check out these posts with strategies that work great in a BYOD classroom: Collaborative Resources for the Classroom Kahoot: A New Assessment Option Online and Smartphone Resources for Improving Classroom Engagement and Assessment Polleverywhere Lesson Idea BYOD and Assessment…