Tech Like a PIRATE: Use tech to make learning come alive
“Don’t just teach a lesson. Create an EXPERIENCE.” That line from Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess has stuck with me for years. It […]
10+ tech-free ways to Ditch That Textbook
Technology has revolutionized the way we teach. For most of us, we can’t imagine our classrooms without it. We can find ourselves depending on technology […]
Foldables or what to do when there are no devices allowed
I am sure that many of you are familiar with the foldable idea. There are books and blogs specifically dedicated to them, and the whole […]
20 ideas for making thinking visible
Visible thinking strategies aim to do exactly what they say, help students demonstrate their thinking in a way that others can see and understand. Visible […]
Take the Ed Tech Leap and Make It Count!
“The day is almost done. Don’t cry until they leave.” Those words echoed in my mind as I stood there watching my class. I stopped […]
Five ways to use Pop-ups
A couple of days ago, @JakeMillerTech posted a way to create a pop-up window on Google Docs. When you see the phrase "Code a popup […]
30 ways to make your lessons interactive
When we provide students with interactive lessons they are immersed in the content and take an active role in their learning. Interactive lessons stick. They increase engagement […]
Collaborative Annotations Using Scrible
Book annotation 2 by Katherine Stone As many of you may have experienced in your own educational journey, at some point I was taught about annotating […]
Greg Smith: 3 Ingredients To Happy Students in Online Courses (Success Summit Day 4)
Thinkific’s CEO Greg Smith takes data from over 11 million courses to show you the most important factors to build… The post Greg Smith: 3 […]
Let the game flow through you — or why business simulations are an outstanding educational tool
Time flies when you're having fun. Business education and corporate training is aimed mostly at adult learners who already have knowledge and experience in the […]
How To Use Quizzes To Increase Student Success In Online Courses
Want to increase student success in your online course? Here are 3 ways you can use online quizzes to attract and engage students. The post […]
The Quizizz you never knew…
Quizizz is a fun, student-centered study tool. It is used to engage students in review and assessment at school or at home. And best of […]
