Many schools have recently purchased coding and robotics tools through their Matchbox to Ignite Innovation grants. These tools offer teachers and students some amazing opportunities to explore the curriculum in new, creative ways. There are a number of ways to incorporate these tools into a wide variety of subject levels. Below is an exploration of […]
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Small Pieces can Lead to Big Pieces: Some Ideas on How to Start Small with Technology
One of the amazing parts about being a teacher is that you are learning, too. There are so many options to explore. With a general never-ending to-do list, it can be hard to find yourself time to play with new pieces or parts of technology. It can be daunting! However, there are some small features […]
Professional development on the beach: a summer reading list
The summer is a great time to reflect on the year that was and look forward to a new start in the fall. The summer also offers the time we don’t often have through the school year to spend some time with valuable resources that help prepare us for the new year. Here’s a list […]
EquatIO – Revolutionizing the Equation Editor
From the creators of Google Read and Write, a seminal extension for our literacy programs, EquatIO allows teachers to insert single and multiple lines of math statements, and graphs into a google doc, sheet, slide, form and drawing, for free! In 18 years of teaching Mathematics I’ve used my fair share of equation editors. I began […]
Screen Recordings to Show Understanding
Screen recordings are a great way to show others how to do something. If you’ve ever searched YouTube to learn how to do something, you’ll know how beneficial it is to watch a video of someone showing their knowledge on a topic. Bringing this practice into your classroom can be a powerful way for students […]