Tech Tool of the Month: TEACHFLIX – Part 2

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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to TEACHFLIX and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework to using it in your instruction. Today’s post offers detailed instructions for using this tool and shares classroom use ideas. TEACHFLIX: When you arrive at TEACHFLIX, you don’t need a registration to view … read more »


Tech Tool of the Month: TEACHFLIX – Part 1

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TEACHFLIX is home to a variety of engaging videos and virtual field trips crowdsourced by teachers. You don’t have to complete the free registration, but doing so allows you to download an ebook full of activities that accompany the videos. You can search videos by topic or grade level (elementary, middle, or high school). If … read more »


From Penguins to Pandas: Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month

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June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate these organizations’ conservation, education, and research work. Take advantage of this occasion by bringing the wonders of the animal world into your classroom and engaging your students with fascinating facts, videos, and virtual tours of some of the world’s best zoos and … read more »


What’s the Buzz: Virtual Field Trips

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Let’s go on a field trip.  Yes, right now. No buses, no permission slips, no money…no fooling.  Yes, we can take our students on trips that will enhance our curriculum and give them valuable insight into topics we are learning about without the typical fuss.  I’m talking about Virtual Field Trips, and they can be … read more »


Virtual Field Trips for Arbor Day

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National Arbor Day is celebrated the last Friday in April each year. Local Arbor Day celebrations differ by state; many states observe this holiday at the best time for planting trees in their part of the country. For example, Maine observes the holiday on the third full week of May while South Carolina’s observation is … read more »