Join the Cult of Pedagogy Summer Study! 19May2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez A true Teacher Nerd sees the summer for what it really is: An opportunity to LEARN MORE!!
Student-Made E-Books: A Beautiful Way to Demonstrate Learning 10Apr2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Need a fresh idea for the end of a unit? Instead of writing a paper or doing presentations, have students create PDF e-books they can enjoy and share for years.
How to Plan Outstanding Tech Training for Your Teachers 20Mar2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez What are the best practices in tech training for teachers? Three technology integration specialists give us advice about the most effective way to plan and deliver ed tech training in schools.
How This School Library Increased Student Use by 1,000 Percent 6Mar2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez To adapt to changing student needs, some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.
Self-Paced Learning: How One Teacher Does It 12Nov2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Most teachers feel they could be doing a better job of differentiating instruction, but many can’t figure out how to manage it. How to run a classroom where each student is working on a different thing, at a different speed? See how one teacher does it.
What’s so great about Google Drive? And why should my students be using it? 25Sep2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Google Drive is much more than an online file cabinet. It’s loaded with free tools students can use for serious academic work. Let’s look at what it can do.
Goal-Setting for Teachers: 8 Paths to Self-Improvement 27May2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez The list of ways a teacher can improve is a mile long. Since you can’t do it all at once, here are eight paths you might take toward professional growth.
JumpStart: A Technology Course for Thoughtful Educators 20May2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Time to take it to the next level! Introducing JumpStart: A structured, systematic course to help you build your confidence with educational technology.
Tools to Help Students Follow Their Passions 26Apr2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez With a little help from technology, a young filmmaker, musician, writer, or artist can pursue their work like a pro.