Z is for Generation Z
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Who are Generation Z? The term Generation Z refers to teens and pre-teens born after 1995 and was officially launched
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Y is for Young Writers Project
Using the Young Writers Project to teach writing There are so many reasons to appreciate how we teach adolescents to write
Read moreX is for eXtra credit
How does edtech affect extra credit? Is extra credit still a valid notion as we move towards ubiquitous learning, and grapple
Read moreW is for Weekly Geek Podcast
Creative ways to share learning opportunities Teachers at Lamoille Union Middle/High School learn about the latest tools and resources available
Read moreV is for Voice Recordings
Why voice recordings work for young adolescents As students use technology to explore and capture projects that show both their emerging proficiency
Read moreU is for Ubiquity
Ubiquitous learning is not the same as ubiquitous computing We hear a lot of hype about e-learning, blended learning, MOOCS,
Read moreT is for Timelines
Timeline tools for transformative learning Timeline tools can serve two important purposes: concrete help with project planning (for PLPs, 1:1
Read moreS is for Student-Led Conferences
Steps to a student-led conference Some of my most poignant moments as a teacher occurred around the table of a
Read moreR is for REAL Reflection
Getting real about student reflection Ah, reflection. It may bring to mind an introspective moment, perhaps gazing into the still
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Q is for QR codes
QR codes unlock learning anywhere These simple workhorses of technology — ink and blank spaces on a screen or page — can
Read moreP is for Performance Tasks
Using performance tasks as a way to measure student knowledge When working with a group of middle school science teachers recently
Read moreO is for Online Collaboration
Online collaboration extends student learning networks Online collaboration takes on new significance as students extend their learning network in conjunction
Read moreN is for Nearpod
How these educators used Nearpod for professional development Educators instinctively understand the engagement power of a tool that allows learners to
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M is for Minecraft
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How to use Minecraft with students Minecraft is an example of welcoming in student-driven modes of learning, exploration and demonstration
Read moreL is for Learning Management System (LMS)
What can you do with an LMS? LMS stands for Learning Management System. An LMS is an application for planning, delivering, managing,
Read moreK is for Kahoot
Extend learning communities beyond the classroom For a review game “killer app” recommendation, Kahoot is by far at the top
Read moreJ is for Just-in-time Learning
Just-in-time learning in its best form is “Just for me” learning. When you learn something because you yearn to understand
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I is for Identity
3 tech-rich strategies for exploring identity with students “Who am I?” is the question at the heart of the adolescent
Read moreH is for Hangout
What can educators do with Google Hangout? Much like being friends on social media, physical proximity has little to do
Read moreG is for Group Device Management
Physical management of tech aka OMG Where Did All These Cords Come From The act of simply registering, storing, charging,
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