Are you a Google Drive user? It’s not easy to truly become an expert-level user of Google Drive. There are a ton of keyboard shortcuts and features that are tough to master. These little-known features and shortcuts are actually going to save you a boatload of time, though.
http://dailygenius.com/google-drive-cheat-sheets/
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
24 Examples of Using Hashtags for Teaching and Learning
Effective use of the hashtag ( # ) can bolster both teaching and learning, here are a handful of hashtag topics and some examples of how to use them.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/11/ways-to-use-hashtags-for-teaching-and-learning/
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2014/11/ways-to-use-hashtags-for-teaching-and-learning/
Sunday, November 2, 2014
TED-Ed Periodic Table Videos
The team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table.
http://tinyurl.com/lyf6u6b
http://tinyurl.com/lyf6u6b
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The 5 Main Fluencies of The 21st Century Learning
This article is entitled " 21st Century Fluencies" and is basically based on Crockett et al.'s book Literacy is Not Enough. The main argument in this paper is that 21st century fluencies are process skills that students need in order to thrive in a rapidly changing world. These process skills include things such critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and innovation to mention but a few.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/10/the-5-main-fluencies-of-21st-century.html?m=1
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/10/the-5-main-fluencies-of-21st-century.html?m=1
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Nietzsche's 10 Rules for Writers
Between August 8 and August 24 of 1882, Friedrich Nietzsche set down ten stylistic rules of writing in a series of letters to the Russian-born writer, intellectual, and psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé. Those stylistic rules are found here. http://tinyurl.com/pmxefxe
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
21 Clever Writing Prompts That Will Unleash Your Students’ Creativity
21 Clever Writing Prompts That Will Unleash Your Students’ Creativity
http://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/21-clever-writing-prompts-that-will-unleash-your-students-cr#2k4fta7
10 Quick and Easy Ways to Develop a Strong Classroom Community
10 Quick and Easy Ways to Develop a Strong Classroom Community - Here are 10 quick and easy ways to increase the sense of community within your own classroom. http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/08/10/10-quick-and-easy-ways-to-develop-a-strong-classroom-community
Research and Citation Tools for Students
These picks will show students how to go beyond Google to find credible, usable scholarly resources. This list collects the top-rated tools for collecting, annotating, and citing trusted resources ready-made for research papers and projects.
https://www.graphite.org/top-picks/research-and-citation-tools-for-students
Our Tools Shape Us
We create tools. Our inventions are everywhere, from important ones like the wheel to impractical ones like the pet rock. As silly as some inventions may seem, what's no laughing matter is that tools play a significant role in society. Tools shape society and us.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/our-tools-shape-us-ainissa-ramirez
50 Resources For Teaching With iPads
50 Resources For Teaching With iPads
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/resources-for-teaching-with-ipads/
12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers
12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers
http://corkboardconnections.blogspot.com/2014/03/12-ways-to-motivate-reluctant-readers.html
A Video Guide to Cornell Note-Taking System
A helpful tutorial on how to take Cornell notes. ... College Note Taking Tips and Backpack Essentials!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtW9IyE04OQ
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Apple Curates the Education Category of App Store Specifically for Teachers and Schools
Apple curates the Education category of App Store specifically for teachers and schools: http://t.co/Ztq1cYJqrj #ADEChat
— Jenny Grabiec (@techgirljenny)
*Link will prompt opening of iTunes and will direct you to education section.
— Jenny Grabiec (@techgirljenny)
*Link will prompt opening of iTunes and will direct you to education section.
Classroom Management Strategies
Classroom Management
Learn strategies for building positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learners, and find and exchange tips for coping with disruptive behaviors and managing distraction.
http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/classroom-management?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=classroom-management-topic-page-jar-of-jargon-image
http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/tag/classroom-management?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=classroom-management-topic-page-jar-of-jargon-image
9 Great iPad Apps to Grow and Manage Your Personal Learning Network
9 Great iPad Apps to Grow and Manage Your Personal Learning Network - http://t.co/FOH3bqTmw1 #ipaded #edapps #edchat
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers)
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers)
10 Best Apps for Note Taking Android (android) | AppCrawlr
10 Best Apps for Note Taking Android (android) | AppCrawlr
http://appcrawlr.com/android-apps/best-apps-note-taking-android
How to Write Better Emails [infographic]
How to Write Better Emails [infographic] http://dailyinfographic.com/how-to-write-better-emails-infographic
The 4-Step Guide To Critical Thinking Skills
What is Critical Thinking? (Explained with Great Videos) http://www.edudemic.com/the-4-step-guide-to-critical-thinking-skills/
What is Critical Thinking?
What is Critical Thinking? (Explained with Great Videos) http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/1589-what-is-critical-thinking-meaning-and-videos
Friday, October 10, 2014
5 Ways To Use Integrated Google Drive Apps For Group Projects
5 Ways to Use Integrated Google Drive Apps for Group Projects http://www.edudemic.com/5-ways-use-integrated-google-drive-apps-group-projects/ … via @edudemic #education #elearning #edtech
20 Mobile Apps Perfect For Educators
Check out these 20 mobile apps perfect for #educators: http://t.co/GtidG2JGI9#classroom #edchat
— NEA Member Benefits (@NEADeals)
— NEA Member Benefits (@NEADeals)
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Teaching Fact vs. Opinion at Every Grade Level
The Teacher Report: Teaching Fact vs. Opinion at Every Grade Level http://t.co/W8wOljuF22 #engchat #elemchat
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers) October 5, 2014
PBS LearningMedia Teacher Review (87,000 PBS Clips)
87,000 clips from @PBS shows, sorted by subject and grade level. Awesome! http://t.co/1X05KeZXjt
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers)
Saturday, October 4, 2014
5 Resources for Parent-Teacher Conferences
5 Resources for Parent-Teacher Conferences: http://t.co/ccZvmcCCiD. #ptchat #profdev
— edutopia (@edutopia)
Friday, October 3, 2014
Create A Unique Google Forms URL For Each Student
Google Forms allows you to pre-populate the fields of the Form. This means you can create a unique URL that when someone clicks on that link some of the boxes will be filled out already.
Video tutorial is presented at the bottom of this page link.
http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2014/10/02/create-a-unique-google-forms-url-for-each-student/
Video tutorial is presented at the bottom of this page link.
http://www.alicekeeler.com/teachertech/2014/10/02/create-a-unique-google-forms-url-for-each-student/
Thursday, October 2, 2014
40 Ways To Make Time For Creativity In Your Lesson Plans
40 Ways to Make Time for Creativity in Your Lesson Plans http://t.co/Fwvg6QzAer #ntchat
— WeAreTeachers (@WeAreTeachers)
Best Tools & Clever Ideas For QR Codes
What’s Up with QR Codes: Best Tools & Some Clever Ideas http://t.co/6hYD5IUaa4 via @tonyvincent #mlearning #edchat
— Scott Newcomb (@SNewco)
Monday, September 29, 2014
20 Questions To Guide Inquiry-Based Learning
edutopia (edutopia)
RT @web20classroom: 20 Qs To Guide Inquiry-Based Learning: http://t.co/KgMie37hxF. http://t.co/Ue6cytfCBx
50 Best Websites 2014
WeAreTeachers (WeAreTeachers)
You want to know these sites... http://t.co/6oGBfy4t0O (from @TIME) #edtech #edchat
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Resources for Connected Educator Month 2014
Resources for Connected Educator Month 2014 | Edutopia http://edut.to/1a2gz1u
Friday, September 26, 2014
25 Apps to Make Your Everyday Life Easier
25+ apps to make your everyday life easier http://wp.me/p10512-nTW via @wordpressdotcom
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
25 Bulletin Boards One Can Keep Up All Year
25 Bulletin Boards You Can Keep Up All Year http://t.co/ltsjfq2o3M via @LauraCandler
— Angela Watson (@Angela_Watson)
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Book Recommendations For Teachers - Part One
“Book Recommendations For Teachers — Part One” j.mp/1x69vQi
— Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Tools for Professional Learning: Curate, Share, Connect
From @edutopia-Tools for Professional Learning: Curate, Share, Connect: http://t.co/zn2rbbJGkU
— Steven W. Anderson (@web20classroom) September 22, 2014
How to Share Materials By Using Files and Folders on Google Sites
How to Share Materials By Using Files and Folders on Google Sites via Free Technology for Teachers ... http://t.co/hxdSJzamly
— Richard Byrne (@rmbyrne) September 22, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
17 Useful Web Tools For Creating Quizzes and Polls
17 Useful Tools for Creating Quizzes and Polls
http://www.cubicstone.com/become-a-vip/2014/9/18/17-useful-web-tools-for-creating-online-quizzes-and-polls
http://www.cubicstone.com/become-a-vip/2014/9/18/17-useful-web-tools-for-creating-online-quizzes-and-polls
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Trading Cards and the Common Core
Trading cards and the common core: historytech.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/tra…
— Kevin Honeycutt (@kevinhoneycutt)
5 Tips to Clean and Speed Up Your Filthy PC
5 Tips to Clean and Speed Up Your Filthy PC [VIDEO] on.mash.to/16uQLtT
— Pete Cashmore (@mashable)
A Short Guide to Mobile Blogging Apps for Students and Teachers
"A Short Guide to Mobile Blogging Apps for Students and Teachers"• #fhuedu642 #fhuedu320 feedproxy.google.com/~r/freetech4te…
— Monte Tatom (@drmmtatom)
Around the world in 80 books!
Around the world in 80 books! ow.ly/c99fe This is so cool! Check it out. #readeveryday
— Scholastic Teachers (@ScholasticTeach)
7 Good Virtual Tours for Students
"7 Good Virtual Tours for Students"• #fhuedu320 feedproxy.google.com/~r/freetech4te…
— Monte Tatom (@drmmtatom)
Educreations: Adding Video Value to the Classroom
Educreations: Adding Video Value to the Classroom ow.ly/jB58M great post on using #EdTech for engaging teaching by @adamrenfro
— Tom Vander Ark (@tvanderark)
7 "Must Have" Apps for the Social Media Professional
7 "Must Have" Apps for the Social Media Professional goo.gl/dReBT via @lauraleewalker
— Angela Maiers (@AngelaMaiers)
59 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
59 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed on.mash.to/YRRUqd
— Pete Cashmore (@mashable)
Evernote Resources
My Evernote page: cybraryman.com/evernote.html definitely has the awesome @thenerdyteacher's Epic Evernote Experiment #edcampme
— Jerry Blumengarten (@cybraryman1)
Cool Tools for Teachers
Check out the Cool Tools collection on @edshelf: edshelf.com/profile/dkapul… #edtech
— David Kapuler (@dkapuler)
Teacher-Parent Collaboration Tool
a nice site for parents and teachers to collaborate... cyber-kap.blogspot.com/2013/03/mommaz… #edtech
— David Kapuler (@dkapuler)
Twitter Introduction for Teachers
Introduce Twitter: Do you know about "The Educational Support & Discussion Media System? My Twitter pg:bit.ly/9yu118 #21stedchat
— Jerry Blumengarten (@cybraryman1)
Top 100 Sites & Apps of 2012
As I read the Top 100 Sites & Apps of 2012 I am wondering what your top sites are - please share -... shrd.by/BmEWs6
— Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher)
5 Free iPad Apps for Creating Video Lessons
Five Free iPad Apps for Creating Video Lessons (AKA Flipped Classroom Lessons) ow.ly/jyluq
— Richard Byrne (@rmbyrne)
Technology Changes - Your Lessons Should Too
Technology Changes - Your Lessons Should Too inst.tc/Z9a6Ou #edtech #edchat
— Jeff Herb (@InstTechTalk)
Larry Ferlazzo's Best Posts Of The Year - 2012
My Best Posts Of The Year — 2012larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/12/30/my-…
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) March 27, 2013
Awesome Android Apps for Students and Teachers
Awesome Android Apps for Students and Teachers - finally a post giving some love to the android users bit.ly/11NSxUr
— Angelyn Cheatham (@AngelynCheatham)
What 64 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills
What 64 Schools Can Tell Us About Teaching 21st Century Skills [VIDEO] | Great stuff from @grantlichtman bit.ly/16TEIrd #edtech
— Scott McLeod (@mcleod)
QuadBlogging
Find out more about #QuadBlogging from my #140conf12 presentation all about impact of Blogging & QuadBlogging youtube.com/watch?v=w8J8Jr… #edchat
— David Mitchell (@DeputyMitchell)
84 Apps for Creating in the Common Core Classroom
84 Apps for Creating in the Common Core Classroom. bit.ly/RGXQmQ #kellerisdchat
— Sean Junkins (@sjunkins)
Build Your Own Web or Mobile App In Minutes With These Cloud Based Tools
Build Your Own Web or Mobile App In Minutes With These Cloud Based Tools - Forbes onforb.es/14c8KGO
— Kamal Bennani (@E_mhotep)
New additions to The Best Places To Find Free (And Good) Lesson Plans On The Internet
New additions to The Best Places To Find Free (And Good) Lesson Plans On The Internetlarryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2009/02/06/the…
— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo)
Edudemic: How To Use Pinterest With Bloom's Taxonomy
@SNewco: RT @Edudemic: How To Use Pinterest With Bloom's Taxonomy http://bit.ly/14yw9Ay - Scott Newcomb (@SNewco)
Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero: Top 100 Sites & Apps of 2012
Technology Tidbits: Thoughts of a Cyber Hero: Top 100 Sites & Apps of 2012 bit.ly/X2y0v9
— Richard B. Wright (@RB_Wright)\
How to Get Hesitant Teachers to Use Technology
How to Get Hesitant Teachers to Use Technology plpnetwork.com/2013/03/27/hes… via @plpnetwork
— Richard B. Wright (@RB_Wright)
How Teachers Are Hacking Their Own Digital Textbooks
How Teachers Are Hacking Their Own Digital Textbooks edudemic.com/2013/03/ibooks…
— Edudemic (@Edudemic)
The 6 Most Popular eBook Formats To Know About
The 6 Most Popular eBook Formats To Know About edudemic.com/2013/03/most-p… fb.me/1OKgke1pE
— Edudemic (@Edudemic)