Transfer Files the Easy Way – No More Emailing Attachments – with dropitto.me What’s the Easiest Way to Have Someone Send You a File? They could share a Dropbox or Google Drive link, but unfortunately not everyone uses cloud storage. Emailing attachments is pretty limited in terms of file size. Airdrop is great if you’re… Read more
Create Infographics and Presentations Like a Pro with Visme Visme.co Visme is a powerful tool to help you create stunning infographics and presentations. Most tools in this category are either easy to use but lacking in quality, or of professional quality with a steep learning curve. Visme is in a category of its own with professional-quality tools… Read more
Student Engagement – #TeachDifferent Reading Roundup Compliance does not equal engagement, and engagement does not always equal learning, but learning is unlikely to happen without engagement. Here are six handpicked articles and posts from my virtual PLN about Student Engagement.
The Easiest Way to Create a Mind Map Text 2 Mind Map Quickly Make a Mind Map Text 2 Mind Map is a free site that lets users create a mind map by simply typing text. Each line of text becomes a new node in the mind map. Want to add a branch to your… Read more
Paid Learning Apps Gone Free March 23, 2017 Learning Apps Gone Free Today’s learning apps gone free: AP U.S. History 5 Steps to a 5, Learn Pre-Calculus and Calculus, and an app that turns photos into drawings & sketches. All apps free as of March 23, 2017. Please verify app prices before downloading. [appstore id=”364376780″… Read more
Bulk QR Code Generator – How to Create Multiple QR Codes at the Same Time QRExplore.com From scavenger hunts, to a QR Code Jenga set, teachers have countless options for using QR codes in the classroom. But creating multiple QR codes at one time can be a time-consuming hassle. The next time you need to create multiple… Read more
Mindfulness in the Classroom – a #TeachDifferent Reading Roundup A look at the potential benefits of integrating mindfulness in the classroom. Get practical techniques and strategies, along with a look at what the research says. Five handpicked articles and posts from my virtual PLN about mindfulness in the classroom – inspiring innovation in education. Benefits of… Read more
How to Make Your Video Lessons Effective with EDpuzzle Lecture is a Poor Use of Instructional Time, But… More and more teachers are now willing to admit that lecture is not a great use of instructional time. Many are even open to the idea of transitioning from traditional lecture to making short instructional video lessons. The concerns I… Read more
Creative Thinking: Driving the Education Revolution A Creativity Reading Roundup #TeachDifferent Creative Thinking – It’s Time An increased emphasis on creative thinking in education has never been more important. We are now living in the Innovation Era. Regurgitating the answers to questions that can be answered by a smart phone no longer gives you a… Read more
An Interactive Timeline Maker That Works on Any Device Timetoast Looking for a Timeline Maker for Your Students? With several timeline makers to choose from, Timetoast has consistently been one of my favorites. The timeline editor is incredibly easy to use. Another useful feature not found in all timeline makers is the ability to add… Read more
