Inspiration has kicked in and you’ve built an arsenal of great technology-rich lesson plans. You can hardly wait to unleash them in your classroom. Sound familiar? Digital learning is both thrilling and challenging. Before you introduce the latest tech tool or a new gadget, it’s important to define a roadmap…
I recently had the pleasure of reading David Sax’s 2016 book The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter in which he explores recent movements away from the digital realm and towards high quality, analog experiences. His premise is impossible to deny. Two decades into the digital revolution…
Imagine taking a trip across the world, a plunge in the ocean, or viewing the Japanese gardens. This can all happen from inside your classroom. Get ready for the next frontier in education, Virtual Reality. Think about it - today’s students are using the worst technology of their lives right…
Facebook Live; a fresh video, it’s out there, you can't spend hours editing… it's raw and uncut, but it's a GREAT resource! You don’t believe me, do you? Allow me to explain why you need to start using Facebook Live in your classroom. One of the best reasons to start…
More than ever in today’s classrooms technology integration is redefining the learning process. Digital tools can be incorporated in a variety of ways- from games, online textbooks, videos, apps, web 2.0 tools, learning management systems (like Converge☺ )...the list goes on and on. But the end result is evident: digital…
Think there's no need for hashtags, filters, or “selfies” in your classroom? Well, think again! Instagram is one of the most popular social media channels being used by this generation of visual learners and communicators. Social media is a part of their everyday routine, so why not make it a part…
Do you often find yourself wishing for a few extra minutes (or hours) each day? I think we’ve all been there, but as educators, a few more moments to grade those stack of papers or extend the perfect in-class discussion seems impossible at times. So, the idea of introducing a…
Does your desk look like this at the end of an instructional day? Do you ask yourself when you’ll ever find time to get all the grading done or even how you’ll transport the multiple stacks of paper home and then back to school? Do you start your day waiting…
The power of video as a learning tool is no secret to today’s educators. Videos have become an essential element in the classroom, but it isn't always easy to know if the students are engaged when it's shared. YouTube, Vimeo, Kahn Academy, and Discovery are just a few resources that are…
Today, I reflect on the moment I was approached by an administrator to be a pilot teacher for a 1:1 iPad initiative in my high school. I found myself anxiously awaiting the shiny new iPads that would be rolled into my room. And came they did. Now what? What do…