Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to solving problems. Organizations around the world – including IDEO and the Stanford d.school – use Design Thinking to create innovative solutions. In the classroom, students can use … Continue Reading Prototyping and Testing in the Classroom
In education, we often hear about the importance of “authentic learning.” Authenticity is, after all, a core pillar of project-based learning. But what does authentic learning really mean? When I’ve … Continue Reading What Does Authentic Learning *Really* Mean?
Sticky notes and to-do lists used to take over my desk, until I discovered the magic of Google Keep. I am a list-maker. I would jot down notes and ideas … Continue Reading Google Keep for Teachers: How to Use Google Keep for Simple Task Management
As an educator, I have experienced firsthand the magic that comes with incorporating technology into project-based learning. Technology is a tool that can: deepen a student’s connection to their project … Continue Reading Incorporating Technology into Project-Based Learning
Google Arts & Culture is an online platform that works with cultural institutions to curate high-resolution images and videos of artworks and cultural artifacts. In today’s blog post, I’m sharing … Continue Reading Using Google Arts & Culture in the Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a small portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I … Continue Reading Top Coding Books for Elementary Students: Computer Science Picture Books
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Ada Twist, Scientist STEM Activities: The Questioneers STEAM Challenges
Vlogmas is a holiday tradition on YouTube where creators post a new video every single day for 25 days. This is my second year doing Vlogmas, and I successfully uploaded … Continue Reading Vlogmas 2021: Tech Tips for Teachers and Educators
Last year, I shared my first annual EdTech Classroom’s Year in Review, featuring my top 5 edtech tools of 2020. Check out last year’s list here. Since then, 2021 has … Continue Reading EdTech Classroom’s Year in Review: Top 5 EdTech Tools of 2021
Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet tool that is free to use with a Google account, much like Google Docs and Slides. Unlike these other tools, Google Sheets seems to … Continue Reading How to Use Google Sheets as a Teacher or Educator
I love sharing seasonal Google Slides templates with teachers to use in their classrooms. So for today’s blog post, I’ve put together a list of six different winter-themed Google Slides … Continue Reading Winter Google Slides Templates for Teachers
Design Thinking is a five-step problem-solving approach that consists of: (1) empathizing, (2) defining, (3) ideating, (4) prototyping, and (5) testing. In the 5th grade classroom, Design Thinking can be … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 5th Grade Classroom
Design Thinking is a five-step problem-solving approach that consists of: (1) empathizing, (2) defining, (3) ideating, (4) prototyping, and (5) testing. In the 4th grade classroom, Design Thinking can be … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 4th Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Gift List for Teachers: Holiday Gift Guide for Educators in 2021
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 3rd Grade Classroom
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase, I may receive a portion of the sale, at no extra cost to you. I only … Continue Reading Design Thinking in the 2nd Grade Classroom
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