Tech Tool of the Month: Image Annotator – Part 1

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Image Annotator is one of the many free tools found at classtools.net. Image Annotator allows users to add virtual hotspots to images they’ve uploaded. These hot spots are clickable dots. A title, description, and URL (such as a video link) can be shared when you click on the dot. Users click to add as many … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: FluentKey – Part 1

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FluentKey is a game-based learning interactive that uses video clips to engage students of all ages. The videos are designed to enrich world language learners and improve students’ listening comprehension skills. FluentKey offers learning activities in 14 languages (including American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew) and is also ideal for English language … read more »


Exploring Ideas Using the Six Thinking Hats Method

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Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings. C. D. Jackson Every March, International Ideas Month takes place. This observation recognizes the potential of ideas, even those that seem simple or unattainable. As educators, we both teach students about famous people who have formulated great ideas and inspire them to explore their own. Coming … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 1

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Padlet is a simple web application that allows you to create a virtual bulletin board to display information on any topic. There are seven layouts to choose from when setting up your Padlet board that control how information is presented (including a timeline and map!). Users can add images, links, videos, texts, drawings, and more … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: Argument Wars – Part 1

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Argument Wars is a free, game-based simulation offered through iCivics that provides a creative way for students to learn about nine landmark Supreme Court cases (Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v Wainwright, and others). Each case is a different immersive experience. Students play the role of a lawyer and choose what side to represent, … read more »