Best Teacher App Review Websites
Teacher App Review websites refer to sites where experts in the use of education technology post reviews of the apps they consider to be of value and significance in the field of education. Here are some places to go when you want to find out if you should use an app or not.
Teachers […]
Tech Tools for Creative Student Presentations
Online tech tools help bring innovation, inspiration and fun into student presentations. Today’s technology allows students to collaborate on group presentation projects or work independently. Here are 5 tech tools that could be introduced into classrooms:
Haiku Deck
Creates professional-looking slides with templates and image backdrops.
PreZi
Creates interactive, innovative and integrated presentations.
Powtoon
Creates animated, cartoon-like presentations.
Kizoa
Edits videos […]
Outlines for Student Learning
Outlines for Student Learning
An outline is a summary of an action or project containing an organized list of steps, information, and ideas that need to be included or completed. The points are arranged hierarchically under headings and subheadings. Outlining is a visual strategy that improves student learning by helping students organize, clarify, and […]
Tech Tools for Students with Dyslexia.
Assistive technology helps students with dyslexia face challenges and save time with confidence. They are able to improve their handwriting, take notes and remember things. Here are 4 tech tools that help students with dyslexia.
KidsRead2Kids
Reads out text slowly while children follow along.
TalkTyper
Types words and sentences as students talk into their computers/laptops.
A+ Spelling Test
Creates […]
What are Question Walls?
What are Question Walls?
A question wall is a space in the classroom where students can write down their questions. A question wall is made by covering one wall of the classroom with butcher paper, or chart paper. The power of the strategy lies in the type of questions written on the wall as […]
Secure Students’ Digital Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
Secure Students’ Safety with Internet Safety Pledges
Reports of the internet’s risk to students’ digital safety and security have strengthened the need to guide students to be digitally responsible citizens. It is important, therefore, to educate students on the guidelines of digital safety. Students can be responsible for their own digital awareness and behavior […]
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
Empowering Students Using the Partner Talk Strategy
Partner Talk, or the “turn and talk” strategy, is a simple learning strategy in which students pair up and learn by discussing and sharing their thoughts and ideas on the material. The collaborative strategy can serve:
As a warm up activity to retrieve information learned in previous classes.
During […]
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
3 Creative Applications of Timelines in the Classroom
The most obvious application of timelines is to teach historical facts and dates. The linear presentation of information is clear and easy for students to follow and learn. Modernization has broadened the scope of this visual tool, and here are some ideas for how to use […]
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
7 Tips to Implement Videos Effectively in the Classroom
Videos are fun and interesting to use – but what makes videos exceptional resources for the classroom? Videos are effective because:
They cater to multiple learning styles.
Videos activate visual memory.
Students are more attentive and focused when videos are used.
On the downside, it is easy for students […]
Tech Tools for Data Collection
Data collection is an essential and significant aspect of academic achievement. It enhances subject content, improves analysis and assessment, enables projects and portfolios. Online tech tools help time and make data collection and analysis, easy and student friendly. Here are 5 tech tools that can be used for data collection in classrooms.
Adopoll
Conduct surveys, […]
