Are you still taking classroom attendance like this? It’s time to step out of the 50’s and into today’s classroom, where taking attendance is easy, fast and NOT BORING! Check out EzCheck.Me! EZCheck.me is a system that lets students check themselves in for your class. With the EZCheck.me system you simply project a QR code … Continue reading EzCheck.Me for Taking Attendance
Microlearning provides bite-sized approaches to learning. These small modules provide engaging and effective topics that can be taught in diverse ways, such as webinars, screencasts, infographics, games and many other approaches. Microlearning topics have two (2) consistent features: Brevity — this is the one underlying, non-negotiable characteristic that defines this medium of instruction. The … Continue reading Microlearning
Let me begin by saying, I am not a podcaster. I have created “practice” podcasts as a tool of professional development for instructors, but I have yet to venture into podcasting as a necessity for my vocation. However, I have recently run across a tool that is about to make me change my mind. Let … Continue reading Podcasting with Anchor
Merriam Webster defines “noticeboard” as a board bearing a notice or on which notices may be posted especially : BULLETIN BOARD. In the 21st century technology integrated classroom, noticeboards have been replaced with digital bulletin boards such as a Padlet. Padlet takes the idea of the notice board and makes it digital, so it’s enhanced. Padlet is a platform in which you … Continue reading Have you discovered Padlet?
Educational Technology – “The study and ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate technological processes and resources.” (Januszewski & Molenda) “Technology will never replace great teachers, but in the hands of great teachers, it is transformational.” – George Couros