Author: Melissa Henning

Melissa Henning is the Educational Content Manager for Source for Learning, the non-profit parent company of TeachersFirst. She has over 16 years of experience in education. Melissa is a frequent presenter at national and regional conferences.

Tech Tool of the Month: Microsoft Edge Browser – Part 1

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Microsoft Edge is a unique browser option that contains many accessibility features, curating options, search functionalities, current events/news, and much more. Use the Immersive Reader accessibility feature to remove distracting images and “extra” stuff to make reading digital texts simpler for students. You can also use this browser’s Read Aloud feature for students who need … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Genially – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Genially. We discussed the application of both the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Genially into your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom use ideas. Genially:  As you arrive at the site, you … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Genially – Part 1

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Genially is a multimedia tool that creates impressive presentations, videos, games, infographics, interactive posters, social media images, and many others. Choose the type of project you want to create and view the many templates that are ready to go. Nearly all of the templates are free; however, the templates marked with a gold star are … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Bookopolis – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Bookopolis and discussed the application of both the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Bookopolis into your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom use ideas. Bookopolis:  As you arrive at the site, you … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Bookopolis – Part 1

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Bookopolis is a social reading tool where students age 13 or younger can connect safely with other classmates about books. In this online community, students can create bookshelves to save their favorite books, rate and review books that they have read, and recommend books to friends or classmates. Each book includes reading levels (some include … read more »