Fun Video Project! Produce a TV Commercial for an Invention
In a previous post I outlined my 6 step process for implementing digital projects (1. Evaluate an example, 2. Assign the mission, 3. Students carryout the Continue Reading
20+ Emoji Activities and Resources for Teaching Math, Science, and English
Today is World Emoji Day and to celebrate I’m sharing 20 emoji activities, my slide presentation, and resources to engage your learners. Emojis are an Continue Reading
Superhero Activities to Empower Students
“I believe there’s a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble” – May Parker, Spider-Man 2 Every Continue Reading
Student Get to Know You Image Stickers Activity
Need a fun way for students to get to know each other? Throughout the past 8 years, I have designed several online courses and MOOCs. Continue Reading
14 Ways Students Can Celebrate Valentine's Day!
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.”- Blaise Pascal People around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day! It’s a holiday that inspires our Continue Reading
15 Free Web Tools and Apps to Amplify Your Audio Projects
“Thoughts need words. Words need a voice.” – Sharon M. Draper In my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions, I Continue Reading
10 Web Tools and Apps for Creating Screencast Videos
“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it Continue Reading
8 Apps and Web Tools That'll Get You Talking and Laughing
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.” – Dr. Seuss Humor is an effective way to reach students, especially if they struggle with Continue Reading
Celebrating Diversity and Peace This Thanksgiving
“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.” – W.J. Cameron More than ever our students need to see meaningful examples of how the U.S. Continue Reading
Annotation with Digital Devices Motivates Learners to Dive Deeper
Getting students to care about seeking and spreading the truth is one of the key topics in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Continue Reading