Connect to Nature with Earth School

How do you celebrate Earth Day? Has remote learning made it more difficult? Earth School, a resource by TED-Ed, may be the answer to your distance teaching needs while also being adaptable to in-person lessons. The first celebration of Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin designated Earth Day … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Pathbrite – Part 2

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

Tech Tool of the Month: Pathbrite – Part 1

Pathbrite is a tool you can use to create digital portfolios by adding text, videos, photos, links, documents, and much more. Once you have added your content, you can click and drag the pieces where you want them to appear on your portfolio. Students can also “like” and add comments to other students’ portfolios. Pathbrite … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Duolingo – Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Duolingo and discussed the application of both the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Duolingo into your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions about how to use this tool and shares classroom use ideas by subject. Duolingo: If you want … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Duolingo – Part 1

Duolingo is a device-agnostic tool that offers free online language learning classes. The site currently offers personalized lessons in thirty-seven languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish, Greek, Romanian, and Swahili. Duolingo uses game-based learning to scaffold material and teach languages in chunks of time or assigned lessons. The personalized learning creates differentiated … read more »