Conference tweeting – some tips and tricks
Twitter is a great companion for academic conferences – before, during and after the event, the micro-blogging platform can expand and deepen the experience. This […]
Reading and Writing Tools for Educators
As an educator, you may have several resources in your PLN (Professional or Personal Learning Network) where you collect tools for students. But where do […]
Creating a Mindful Classroom with Six Helpful Apps
Mindfulness, meaning mental presence and reflection, is a popular practice across the U.S., incorporating tools to help people think clearly and critically, calm their minds, […]
Apps, Advertising & Grabbing our Kids Attention
Whilst we might think a lot about the content of an app before we download it onto a device, we don’t always think about the […]
The Updated for iOS 12 Periodic Table of iPad Apps 2019
At BETT in January I launched two Periodic Tables, one for AR and VR which I collaborated on with Steve Bambury and this second table, […]
Best VR Apps to Prepare Students for Careers of the Future
Virtual reality being used in the classroom is not just an educational trend. It can have a positive effect on student learning and engagement. Here’s […]
Seven Best Writing Tools for iOS Devices
Recently, Apple decided to renew its focus on the educational market. The company may have lost some ground to Google and other companies when it […]
Philly Teacher's Union Releases App for Reporting School Facilities Problems
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' Healthy Schools Tracker will allow educators, parents, and others to use their smartphones to report mold, asbestos, and other environmental […]
March Student Tech Tip: Screenshots
As a virtual school student, there are several times when you will be asked to take a screenshot or a picture of your computer screen. […]
April Student Tech Tip: Getting Academic Help
For this month’s student tech tip, I’d like to highlight two resources shared on the Edudemic website. Edudemic is a site that provides educational technology […]
Six Apps for Parent-Teacher Communication
Communication between parents and teachers is an essential ingredient that fuels the learning process for students. When parents and teachers keep each other in the […]
The 12 Digital Days of Christmas 2018
Get ready to “Tech the Halls” with the 12 Digital Days of Christmas, a super charged collection of digital treasures I have curated throughout the past […]
