What does a highly effective teacher who uses technology look like?

What does a highly effective teacher who uses technology look like?

In most ways, teachers that use technology in the classroom aren’t much different than those that don’t. Any teacher worth their salt assesses, and then revises planned instruction based on data from those assessments.They manage their classroom in a way that works for them, create a positive learning environment, and (great teachers especially) collaborate with…

Why writing matters

Why writing matters

“But that’s not what I meant” There’s no more urgent reason to write. Source: Seth’s Blog: “But that’s not what I meant” Seth Godin is the master at putting complex thoughts and idea in the minimum number of words.

Black Menu extension for Chrome offers customized quick access to Google services and documents

Black Menu extension for Chrome offers customized quick access to Google services and documents

Quick access to Google services? Bah, I’ve already set up bookmarks for that. But, quick access to documents? Sign me up! Black menu for Google is a customizable toolbar icon designed to give you quick access to Google services and documents. I stumbled across it in the Chrome Web Store, and almost went on by….

Limiting screentime

Limiting screentime

Pediatricians, psychologists, and neuroscientists warn of potential negative consequences associated with constant mental stimulation as a result of interacting with our devices. Without a screen-free space for my brain to relax, stop firing, and just think, I felt incapable of significant mental processing. I could blame the technology for thwarting my attempts at creative thought,…

Dropbox Paper is a collaborative word processor for Dropbox

Dropbox Paper is a collaborative word processor for Dropbox

Dropbox first teased Dropbox Paper back in August, and it has now been released for public use. I fired up the Dropbox website to try it out. To get started, click on the Paper link that shows on the left sidewhen logged into Dropbox, or visit https://paper.dropbox.com/. Your Dropbox Paper files are separate from your…

Creating Google Drive folders, AnyoneCanView extension, and Google Drive folders with a specific account – Top 3 for the week

Creating Google Drive folders, AnyoneCanView extension, and Google Drive folders with a specific account – Top 3 for the week

Quickly create Google documents in a specific folder through these special links A simple bookmark can create a Google document in specific folder. Alice Keeler’s Chrome Extension – AnyoneCanView A great extension that takes the guesswork out of sharing documents in Google Drive. Quickly create Google documents in a specific folder with a specific account…