GlassLab Games out of beta!
If you have ever attended one of our 30 in 50 presentations, you know we are fans of the work at GlassLab Games. After multiple years of being an invitation only beta, GlassLab Games is open to...
View ArticleNew Tech City discusses student privacy and educational technology
Just as in the adult world, data privacy and data sharing are big topics in and around the students we serve in the classroom. As we are using an increasing number of apps and website to track data,...
View ArticleKeep Kids Coding! Thinking Myself
After a few week hiatus, Keep Kids Coding is back and this week we have a special treat from Kiki! The featured site from CSisFun.com this week is Thinking Myself, which was created by none other then...
View ArticleTwitter Chat: How to Participate in #NCCEchat
This Wednesday marks our first #NCCEchat. Our goal is to connect with members on a monthly basis and chat about all things edtech. New to Twitter chats? Let me explain how one works. Here are 5 steps...
View ArticleUsing TweetChat as another option for tonight’s #nccechat
Richard, Jason, and myself hope you can join us tonight at 7 pm PST for the first ever #NCCEchat We will be focusing on successes in the classroom experienced after the NCCE conference. Richard posted...
View ArticleHow can time-strapped teachers find and use free resources from the Library...
How can time-strapped teachers find and use free resources from the online collections of the Library of Congress to support the needs of diverse learners? On Thursday, May 7, at 4 PM ET, join Library...
View ArticleOffice Mix now supports integration with Learning Management Systems
The Microsoft PowerPoint team recently announced that Office Mix will now integrate with all major Learning Management Systems through the LTI standard. Office Mix is a free add-in for PowerPoint that...
View ArticleBring the World to your Classroom!
Stories can be some of the best catalysts to engage students in deep learning. The global oneness project is all about bringing rich multicultural stories and lesson plans for high school classrooms....
View ArticleAdd Skype to your classroom this year!
Looking for a way to add an expert voice to your classroom this year? Skype in Education is a great place to start. From taking virtual field trips to connecting directly with authors, Skype in...
View ArticleInspire Curiosity and Creative Thinking with Wonderbox
I have been spending time with the recently released Wonderbox for iOS. I have been impressed with the depth and content the app provides children. Wonderbox is completely free and promotes itself for...
View ArticleLogic and problem solving with Zoombinis on iPad and Android
The Zoombinis have finally made there way to touch screens! You may remember these blue creatures if you taught or were a student in the 90’s. Zoombinis is a logic based puzzle game where you have to...
View ArticleOur new favorite FREE screen recording app Recordit
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a screen recording must be worth one million! We have been using a new app that is a game changer in the world of screen recording and it is called...
View ArticleWeekend Podcast Recommendation: “Note to Self” Considers Ad Blocking
If you have surfing any technology-related new media this week, you likely ran into the prolific debate related to Apple’s new “ad blocking” functionality in the latest version of their operating...
View ArticleGreat Reading Comprehension site for K-8: Readworks.org
Are you in need of a website to help you build reading comprehension in your K-8 students? Readwork.org is a great place to start! ReadWorks provides research-based units, lessons, and authentic,...
View ArticleThe Great Thanksgiving Listen by Storycorps Inc
Would you like an activity for your students that will having them listen while utilizing technology? How about an assignment that with leave your students with a better appreciation of history? If...
View ArticleThanksgiving History with PBS LearningMedia
FEATURED STORY Uncover the Origins of the Mayflower Compact Discover why most of the Mayflower’s male passengers signed a historic agreement. In September 1620, religious dissenters, called...
View ArticleWeekend Listen: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Happy New Year from NCCE and the Tech-Savvy Teachers! We are so excited for what 2016 will bring! Expect more information in coming weeks concerning NCCE in Seattle in February along with...
View ArticleFirst Look: Klaxoon
Fresh off of winning one of the Innovation Awards at this year’s CES conference, Klaxoon looks to be an interesting product that may find a place in the K-12 arena. What is Klaxoon and Klaxoonbox? Out...
View ArticleLibrary of Congress 2016 Summer Teacher Institutes
Library of Congress 2016 Summer Teacher Institutes –Teaching with Primary Sources The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 educators. Held at...
View ArticleThe Robots are coming to NCCE 2016!
Student made robots will be invading the vendor floor of NCCE 2016! Mark Ehrhardt, recipient of the Eric Jensen Award at NCCE 2015, and his team will be demonstrating their amazing robots that are sure...
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