Throughout the years I’ve saved bookmarks in various places. At first, I only used the browser. That worked ok, but was limiting because bookmarks didn’t sync between different machines back then, so I started looking at alternatives and found https://del.icio.us, the hard to spell but great to use bookmark service. This service introduced me to…
Here are a few of my favorite software things. These are applications that are integral to my workflows. I can function without them, but I would be nowhere near as efficient. My favorite software When I mention that I like to still visit blogs and other websites, I get looked at like I’m more of…
Coda is an online document and app creator that is free. Apps created with Coda look like a regular document, but with interactive features. To get an idea on what is possible, check out the templates page. A Google account is required to sign in and use Coda. Coda documents can be shared with others…
Source: Glide – Amazing apps from Google Sheets I’m planning on writing a longer article on using Glide, but it looks way too cool not to share now. For free, you can create a mobile app based on a Google Sheet. For now, here is their intro video on the website.
From content consumption to content creation, there are many ways to use mobile devices with students. They can create how-to videos for authentic audiences, explain their thinking through screencasting, or use scannable technology in the math classroom, for example. Mobile devices can also be used to help students practice foundational math skills and build their…
Sourec: Kupiter – A Free and Fun Game-Based Way to Study. Kupiter is a free website that gives you the ability to make review questions into a game. The website will take the answer and break it up by character (or characters if the answer is long) and place the character on an asteroid. To…
For this year’s installment of “Free Classroom Apps to Try This Fall” I decided to round up a collection of apps that might be somewhat lesser known, but still offer lots of classroom potential. Additionally, I tried to find apps that could be used across grade levels and/or subject areas. Source: 8 Free Apps to…
Gabriel’s Seeds is a website that allows you to create personalized learning apps from your browser. After a quick sign up, you can browse the apps in the directory or create your own. For ESL teachers there are a multitude of apps in different languages. I started creating my app from one of the supplied…
As educators, we often seek out not only one ecosystem but also one app to solve all of our problems and meet all of our needs. For example, over the past several months, I have engaged in a number of conversations about technology with educators that began with an either/or question: Should I use Google…
You’ve been there. Open a new device and make a quick visit to the App Store. A simple search turns into download wheels spinning for lots of different apps. With thousands of free (and paid) apps to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start. During conferences and school visits, I’ve given plenty of…