Some say it broadens horizons, others that it can’t teach children how to think
A list of technology tools that can help facilitate differentiated instruction and personalize learning experiences.
How do you differentiate math instruction? Here are some examples and ideas for your elementary classroom!
What is a hyperdoc? A hyperdoc is a Google Doc that engages students in new content all while differentiating instruction, employing student choice, and allowing students to work at their own pace! Hyperdocs allow you to post resources for students to explore, facilitate activities that foster deep-...
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Let's talk about Google Classroom. Going digital in kindergarten and first grade can be a powerful tool for differentiatng your kid's learni...
Guest blogger Jennifer Gonzalez proposes the In-Class Flip, a modified version of the flipped-learning model that incorporates the video lecture element as one of several stations that students visit during their class period.
There are so many amazing things we can do with Google Forms. One of my favorite features allows us to differentiate a form for students, meaning we can send students to different questions and pages of information based on how they answer each question.
Google Docs is a great tool to use for writing revision in the classroom.
Tons of useful features. Works on all devices. Over 750 Tools in 50+ Categories To help you browse quickly, we've curated the tools into categories. Individual Tool Listings Every featured tool has its own listing with a description, a video, a link to the tool's website, and a hyperlinked list of similar tools.
Want better differentiation? Learn how to use this simple method for providing students with customized plans for working through a unit of study.
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Is one of your professional goals to integrate more technology into your instruction this school year? Today I’m sharing some EASY ways t...
My students have begged for it almost every day. I've used it to entertain family and my children (8, 6 and 5 years old) love to play it. It's educational
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Hey-O friends! How do you manage changing classes (my class doesn’t but I’m curious), or even moving from subject to subject within your own classroom? I teach in a self-contained classroom and it’s easy to shift subjects down the schedule a little when things don’t go as planned. #WhoopsWritingWasSupposedToStart20MinutesAgo? ahahahaha #NoShame When it’s time to check morning work, I play a song When it’s time to come to the carpet for a lesson I play a song. Subject change & it’s time to get out a different interactive notebook and folder— YES, I have a song for that! I keep a slew of songs on my iTunes and iPhone/iPad and I just click depending on what I need! It’s easy to say that it’s time to start something new and kids take that task as, “Okay I can chat with my friend now for 1049813582305 minutes”. If they’re singing—they’re on task and still able to talk–but they’re singing to a tune. When the music stops they must be ready! Beginning of the year I introduce a song for a new subject/idea slowly. I want the kids to get used to it and understand the rules that follow when the song […]
Teaching writing is so much easier using Google. Here are seven of my favorite ways that using Google Docs or Google Slides helps with writing instruction.
Effective ideas for building vocabulary with technology in the classroom whether you are 1:1 or have access to Chromebooks, laptopstops, computers or iPads. Students will use different tech tools in creative and meaningful ways that will help develop and enhance their lexicon.
