Back-to-School: Building a Community

Teachers, parents, and students are focusing on back-to-school preparations as summer draws to a close. The feverish attempt to prepare for the school year is challenging, even without a pandemic. As we focus on what we’re teaching and how we’re going to teach it, it can be easy to forget how important it is to … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Flipgrid Part 2

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

Tech Tool of the Month: Flipgrid Part 1

Flipgrid, a Microsoft product, is a free tool that allows teachers to create digital spaces called grids where students record video answers to a posed question. This tool gives all students a voice and is great for a quick formative assessment for understanding. Once the grid and question are created, simply share the code with … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Edpuzzle Part 2

In part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Edpuzzle and discussed the application of both the SAMR model and the Triple E Framework to help you integrate Edpuzzle into your lessons. Today’s post offers detailed instructions about how to use this tool and also shares many classroom use ideas by subject. How to … read more »

Beyond the Oregon Trail – Using Simulations in the Classroom

Do you remember playing The Oregon Trail game? For some students, it was the first opportunity to virtually experience the life of pioneers as they searched for a better life in Oregon. Players select from different options, including the traveler’s profile, date of departure to head west, money spent on goods, and more. Throughout the … read more »