Rephrase Sentences the Easy Way Need to rephrase sentences? Just copy and paste or type your sentence into Wordtune’s editor, and let artificial intelligence do the rest. You can also add their handy Chrome extension to rephrase sentences directly in your favorite browser-based apps. For example, with the Wordtune extension, you can highlight the text you’d… Read more
Bitmoji Classroom Bitmoji Classrooms are really catching on as teachers try to have fun and increase engagement by designing their virtual environments. In the simplest form, a Bitmoji classroom is just a Google Slide with hyperlinked images and objects that link out to class information and resources. Check out the Pinterest collection at the bottom… Read more
Communicating with Parents: Let Them Decide I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t always read (or even open) the weekly email newsletters I receive from my daughter’s teachers. I’m not a fan of email and tend to associate it with more things to do. I do however open (and usually read) nearly all text-like messages… Read more
Backchannels in the Classroom 7 Alternatives to TodaysMeet Backchannels in the Classroom Backchannels are a great way to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions that all students can participate in. Perhaps my favorite thing about backchannels is that they give a voice to even the quietest of students who might not participate in a traditional classroom discussion…. Read more
Become a Parent-Teacher Communication Rockstar Bloomz.net While teachers recognize the importance of effective parent communication, we never seem to have enough time for it. Bloomz provides teachers with an easier, faster, free way to manage parent communication all in one place. Parents receive notifications through the app, via email, and/or text message depending on their preference…. Read more
Create a YouTube Channel for your Class! Guest Post by Nicole LaFave In my first year of teaching, I’d spend hours each week gluing and taping student work on the walls in and outside my room. As technology progressed and my students created less work with pens and markers, I began to look for new… Read more
Resources from Nicole Schnibben’s Presentation at SC Midlands Summit 2016 SC Education and Business Summit 2015, SC Midlands Summit 2015 & Fort Mill Schools 21st Century Learning Link to Nicole’s YouTube Channel Featured Tools All Videos: Animoto – You must sign up for the free trial, then apply for an Educator’s Account. Fake Tweets: Simitator Campaign Posters: PosterMyWall,… Read more
SignUpGenius www.SignUpGenius.com I recently learned about a great tech tool for teachers while signing up for my daughter’s parent/teacher conference. SignUpGenius allowed me to see time slots available and reserve the one that best-fits my schedule. The best part is that it only took a few seconds and I was able to sign up over my phone. I… Read more
Remind 101 Update – Now you can send attachments! www.remind101.com I previously posted about Remind 101 as a safe, simple, free way to text your students and their parents. The service recently added the ability to send attachments via text. You can send: Homework assignments Photos of the white board Fun classroom pictures Class handouts Field… Read more
Remind www.remind101.com Remind is the safe, simple, free way to text your students and their parents. Simple: Students and parents register themselves. Send messages via web browser, smart phone, or tablet app. Create multiple groups. Perfect for classes, clubs, teams, etc. Safe: 1 way communication – replies aren’t an option. Student, parent, teacher… Read more
