Not everyone is obsessed with reading education blogs or following Twitter as I am – especially over the summer. I’ve noticed this blog’s stats have started growing since the beginning of August, which probably means educators are starting to return to work and might be looking for resources. For today’s post I thought I … Read more
I’m afraid that this is going to be a venting post. I try to use this blog to share resources and to, hopefully, inspire. But one of the resources that I’ve shared quite a bit on this blog has sorely disappointed me, and I feel that I need to express this. Some people may have … Read more
UPDATE: Photo Mapo is no longer free (.99) and Tellagami no longer offers the text-to-speech or customization in the free app. You can read more about the Tellagami changes here. Yesterday I wrote about an app-smashing project my GT 5th graders did, and today I want to present to you one that my GT 1st … Read more
Several years ago, I got a fabulous idea from a book called What’s On Your Mind? by Joel Anderson and Joan Brinkman. One of the lessons recommends that gifted students create an “Eight Trait Floor Plan.” The students are asked to think metaphorically about what a blueprint of their attributes might look like. Which “rooms” would … Read more
Last year, I posted a couple of augmented reality holiday cards that you could use as thank you’s, holiday greetings, or rewards in your classroom. I made a few more this year by using a different process. First, I created the cards using Canva, one of my favorite online graphic design tools. Then, I “Dropboxed” … Read more
UPDATE: Tellagami no longer offers the text-to-speech or customization in the free version of the app. You can read more about the Tellagami changes here. I decided using three apps and a website for one project was not enough, so I decided to throw another iPad and an additional website into the mix this … Read more