Research shows that project-based learning has a profound impact in deepening educational experiences for students. I’ve seen first-hand the power of PBL in the classroom. That being said, when a … Continue Reading Common Challenges of PBL, and How to Avoid Them
Mote is a free Chrome extension that allows users to add voice notes to documents and assignments. Mote is a fast, flexible way to give digital feedback – in fact, … Continue Reading How to Use Mote in the Classroom
This blog post is inspired by the work of Mitchel Resnick, LEGO Papert Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab. His Lifelong Kindergarten team at MIT Media Lab … Continue Reading A Case for Tinkering, Exploration, and Play for Every Grade Level
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
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
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
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 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
Did you know that October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? To celebrate neurodiversity this month – and everyday! – I’m sharing resources from Jeannette Washington, M.Ed., experienced educator working at the … Continue Reading Digital Accessibility and Dyslexia Advocacy, featuring Jeannette Washington M.Ed.
In 2015, the UN launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future” by 2030. These 17 goals address the global challenges … Continue Reading Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Disclaimer: This blog post may contain affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase, I may receive a small percentage of the sale, at no extra cost to you. … Continue Reading Systems Thinking in the Elementary Classroom
With design thinking, students have agency in the classroom. Students identify problems, brainstorm creative ideas, and build authentic and meaningful solutions. When implemented with proper support, technology is a tool … Continue Reading EdTech Tools for Design Thinking
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