Update on TikTok Thoughts
Here is an update on the survey I did of teachers about their use of TikTok as a source of professional learning.
apps
Cat in the Hat Builds That
Cat in the Hat Builds That is a mobile app that is based on the PBS series, “The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That.” With a target audience of younger children (Pre-K and up), this free app (available on Android, iPhone, iPad, and Kindle Fire devices) is an entertaining introduction to STEM … Read more
Customizing Words by Osmo
Even though the Osmo Words game has been around for a few years, many people probably do not take advantage of its full potential. The Words app is engaging and fun, but can be even more powerful educationally by customizing it. If adults sign up for a free account at myOsmo, they can add their … Read more
Google Expeditions AR
I was a bit disappointed and, yes, a lot jealous, when our school wasn’t chosen to try out the Google Expeditions VR program as it traveled to different cities around the U.S. I had tried Expeditions at some technology conferences and thought our students would enjoy the unique experience. With virtual reality, students wear “Google … Read more
More News from TCEA 2018
I don’t want to overwhelm you with all of my take-aways from TCEA 2018 so far, so I thought I would give you a few new tools I’ve learned about with brief summaries and links to the presentations. I am really cherry-picking from the plethora of resources I took notes on, so definitely click on … Read more
Sumaze
Sumaze and Sumaze 2 are free mathematics apps available in the Google Play Store or for iOs. The games and the graphics are simple but elegant. Players start with a number tile, and must move the tile through a maze by flicking the screen in the appropriate direction. As users ascend levels, other tiles are … Read more