Note: Since originally publishing this post, I have added some updates, which you can find here. Now that our campus has a set of Chromebooks, my students have been delighting in exploring Google Drive. One tool that has been an asset is the Presentation tool also known as Slides. Similar to Powerpoint, the Google version has … Read more
I can’t even remember what circuitous route I followed on the internet the other day that landed me on the Trinket site. Two things piqued my interest about it: that it offers some Hour of Code tutorials, and that it works on any browser with no downloads required. You can sign up for Trinket for … Read more
Last week I did a post on the fabulous Elements 4D resource from Daqri. Students can learn about the elements and compounds that can be made from some of them by using the free lesson plans now offered on their site. Combine these plans with the free downloadable elements cubes and the free augmented reality … Read more
Yesterday I picked up my 3rd grade GT students for class, and one of them had a cute little notebook. When I asked her what it was for, she said that she just likes to take notes and draw things in it. Funnily enough, I had just participated in a Twitter chat the night before, and … Read more
You may remember a post I did earlier this year on the Elements 4D Cubes by Daqri. These augmented reality cubes, which you can print on paper (I would recommend cardstock) for free, are an awesome way to learn about the Periodic Table. And, yes, the app that brings these cubes to life is free, too! Several teachers, including me, … Read more
Every year I do a “Gifts for the Gifted” series of posts during the holiday season. It’s a bit early for that – although many retailers would disagree with me – but I have a recommendation that will definitely be on this year’s list. For my Phun Phriday post this week, I am enthusiastically suggesting … Read more