Meditation in the Classroom I previously shared a look at the potential benefits of integrating mindfulness in the classroom. Now, teachers have another resource to help them bring “better focus, less stress, and happier thoughts” to their classrooms. Another premier meditation app has joined Calm in offering teachers access to their resources for free. Headspace… Read more
Why You Need an Image Optimizer If your website or LMS loads slowly, it’s could be due to the size of image files. You probably know that high-quality images tend to load slowly, but what you might not know is that you can fix this by reducing the file size of your image while maintaining high… Read more
Designed for people who are new to using a Mac, this series will introduce you to all the essential skills you need to make the transition from a PC in just 4 short videos. Getting Started with Mac Apps and the Desktop: An introduction to working with apps, features found in the menu bar, and… Read more
Finding Free Sound Effects Finding free sound effects for projects can be challenging. When you finally find one you like, it’s often difficult to download or not the right file type. Many sites require accounts, making them unavailable to many students. Other sites have confusing rules about attribution, making them difficult for students to use…. Read more
Using Meme Templates in the Classroom Whether you’re looking for a way to grab student attention or asking them to demonstrate understanding in a fun way, memes are a great option. Kapwing’s meme templates provide an easy way to create engaging memes. Making Memes If you’re looking for trending and popular meme templates, prefer classic… Read more
I frequently take notes when watching videos but often find it difficult to go back to the point in a video to which a specific note refers. Video Notes was my go-to tool for taking time-stamped video notes, but it has since been retired to the EdTech Graveyard. Recently, I found a great replacement with… Read more
Make an Impression with Profile Picture Maker Profile Pic Maker provides a quick, easy, and free way to create great-looking profile pictures. Whether you want a profile picture maker for social media, your email, or a learning management system, Profile Pic Maker is the tool for you. How to Turn Any Image Into an Awesome… Read more
Alternatives to Google Expeditions Google Expeditions and Tour Creator were among my favorite tools for taking students on virtual field trips and empowering them to create their own virtual tours. Now that they’ve moved to the EdTech Graveyard, it’s time to look for some alternatives. These alternatives are all free and work on any device… Read more
Shark Week Sites and Apps Check out four of my favorite websites and apps to help you get the most out of Shark Week. SharkWeek.com The one site for all things Shark Week. Go behind the scenes, find shark facts, photos, videos, and more. Website Ocearch Shark Tracker This is my favorite app of the… Read more
Perfect for Demonstrations and Examples Anyone can conjure up a random name to use in an example, but things get a little time-consuming if you need a whole list of random names (like a class roster) for a demonstration or example. Now you can quickly generate a list that’s ready to copy and paste. List… Read more
