I think that my brain naturally looks for trends. Whether it’s on social media, in Flipboard magazine articles, or at education conferences, if I’ve heard about something more than a few times, my brain starts alerting me that I should try something new, already! Newsela is one of those tools that kept turning up in educational discussions, … Read more
EngineerGirl has been literally rated, “A Great Website for Kids” by the Association for Library Service to Children. After visiting the site, I have to agree with ALSC that it is an awesome site for young students who would like to know about engineering. Obviously, the site is aimed at girls. However, there is a lot … Read more
My 3rd grade GT students are studying systems – including the brain. When I received an e-mail about a new series by that name, hosted by David Eagleman, I was intrigued. The 6 hour television series will begin airing here in the States on October 14th on PBS. However, you can view some clips from … Read more
Hopscotch has been a favorite programming app of my students ever since they tried it for the Hour of Code a couple of years ago. One of my 5th graders chose to use Hopscotch to create his entire Genius Hour presentation last year. Hopscotch is now offering a new curriculum for educators and I had … Read more
My students adore Vi Hart videos. I think the kids understand maybe 1/2 of what she is saying, but she makes math fun and stimulates their curiosity. “Parable of the Polygons” is an interactive website that was created by Vi Hart and Nicky Case. Having watched several Vi Hart videos, I expected the site to do … Read more
I have mentioned before that, if you are going to spend money on a Makerspace, littleBits are a worthwhile investment. The company has added to their Educator Resources since my last post, and I want to point out a few links that you may find useful, especially if you are new to using this product. … Read more