teaching with tech | Cult of Pedagogy

6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2021

10Jan2021

by Jennifer Gonzalez

This year’s picks include an audio feedback tool, sites to combat racism and media bias, and an app that lets you Google things in mid-air.

Connecting Students in a Disconnected World

23Nov2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Breakout rooms, collaborative projects, games—whatever we do, it’s crucial that we do something to get our students talking to each other.

What’s Possible with Green Screens in the Classroom

25Oct2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

This simple, affordable method offers so many possibilities for deep learning and creativity across all grade levels and subject areas, even in remote learning.

9 Ways Online Teaching Should be Different from Face-to-Face

5Jul2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

What shifts do we need to make in our face-to-face teaching practices to make the most of online learning? What can stay exactly the same?

Flash Feedback: How to Provide More Meaningful Feedback in Less Time

10May2020

by Matthew Johnson

If we want to provide timely, regular, formative, and meaningful feedback, we need to diversify our practices. These three strategies pack a lot of punch in very little time.

Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video

26Apr2020

by Kareem Farah

Moving some of your instruction to video? Learn how to plan, record, and enhance screencast videos students will actually watch.

Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers

30Mar2020

by Jennifer Gonzalez

An overview of the nuts and bolts of distance learning, including general tips, advice on tech, and troubleshooting some common problems.

How Khan Academy is Bringing Mastery Learning to the Masses

3Mar2019

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Khan’s new mastery learning system allows learners to get personalized practice, close skill gaps, and advance at their own pace. And yes, it’s free.

Quality-Check Your Tech: 6 Strategies

15Jul2018

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Is your tech tool doing the work you think it is? Or could it actually be widening the same gaps you’re trying to close?