How to Make a GIF in 3 Easy Steps GIFs Are Everywhere As succinctly stated in this Smithsonian article, “Thanks to the humble GIF, no emotions are too big or small to capture in animated image form.” Why just have your students copy other people’s GIFs when they can make their own in less than… Read more
Make Your Own Font in 4 Easy Steps Calligraphr Calligraphr makes it easy to make your own font from your handwriting. This free app is a great way to personalize your digital work. Unfortunately, I have the handwriting of a three year old, but I assume most of you have much better penmanship. Why not… Read more
Supercharge Your Digital Whiteboard: How to Put 10 Essential Classroom Tools at Your Fingertips ClassroomScreen ClassroomScreen is a site that puts more than ten frequently used teacher tools in one place. Just set your home screen to ClassroomScreen.com for one-click access to a digital whiteboard, random name picker, classroom timer, noise level monitor, QR code generator, and… Read more
Pineapple Charts: Peer Observation That Actually Works Pineapple Professional Learning Opportunities Perhaps the greatest professional learning resource I have is my global PLN. Thanks to Twitter and a variety of other digital networks, I’m able to get innovative ideas from teachers all over the globe. With so many great ways to connect with teachers everywhere,… Read more
Manage Paper Like a Boss – Turn your iPad into a Document Scanner OK, I’ll Say It: I Hate Managing Paper Efficiently dealing with paper has been something I’ve struggled with throughout my entire teaching career. I’m not implying that paper doesn’t have a place in education; it certainly does. I just don’t like managing it…. Read more
A Must-Have Chrome Extension for Any Book Lover – Library Extension In a world of online shopping, it’s arguably more convenient to buy a book online from Amazon Prime than to swing by your local library. These days many of us opt for buying a book online even though most libraries offer the ability to search,… Read more
Math Puzzles – 3 Great Sites Every Math Teacher Needs to Know About Math Puzzles I have to admit that I really didn’t understand the power of building number sense until I watched my colleague and friend, Lisa Dissington, conduct a math talk with her students. I was amazed by the amount of critical thinking,… Read more
What’s New with iPads in the Classroom? What I’m Excited About from Apple’s March 2018 Special Event Apple shared some exciting news for those of us who use iPads in the classroom at their special event at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. You can watch the keynote at here. Here’s a Quick… Read more
Flippity – Create Flash Cards, Review Games, Random Name Picker… Flippity.net Flippity is a versatile set of tools that are quick and easy for teachers to use. Simply edit a Google Sheet template to create flashcards, review games, random name picker/group maker, and more. What Can You Create with Flippity? Flash Cards Jeopardy Review Game… Read more
How to Scan QR Codes with Google Chrome for iOS If Google Chrome is your preferred browser on your iPad or iPhone, scanning QR codes can be a frustrating experience. Unfortunately you can’t change your default browser in iOS, so any QR codes you scan will open in Safari. Chrome for iOS now has a… Read more
