I know it’s an odd hobby, but I spend a lot of time reading blogs, tweets, Flipboard magazines, etc… about education. During the summer months, I’ve noticed some common themes in articles, and I thought I would share them with you here, along with a few resources for each. These are all topics I think … Read more
TouchCast is a new, revolutionary iTunes app that has huge potential for the classroom and beyond. It allows you to create interactive videos. I’m not talking about the kind of videos you see on YouTube that have links that lead you to other sites or videos, though you could certainly do that with TouchCast. I … Read more
I think my compadre over at “Not Just Child’s Play” and I are having some kind of mind meld because she posted about S.C.A.M.P.E.R. as I was already in the throes of preparing this post! I love her ideas for Back to School scampering, and actually had a similar idea that I included in my … Read more
Ever since my former principal, John Hinds, recommended a book to our staff, Spaces and Places, by Debbie Diller, I have looked at my classroom with a brand new set of eyes. I’ve tried to break out of the traditional mold, and to create an environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, and curiosity. I still haven’t … Read more
Just like most brains, mine constantly searches for patterns and connections. Lately, I’ve observed an underlying theme in many of the resources that I’ve been culling for teaching next year – the importance of kindness. After seeing a book recommendation on several blogs, including one of my favorites, “Not Just Child’s Play,” I finally read … Read more
BotLogic is a new web-based game that teaches programming to kids. It reminds me a bit of the iPad apps , “Daisy the Dinosaur,” “Kodable,” and “Cargo-Bot.” The main difference is, of course, that you can play BotLogic on any device with an internet browser, and are not restricted to a certain operating system. What also makes … Read more