Many teachers ask me if I really like assessment platform ESGI. The answer is simple; No. I do not really like ESGI. I really, really, REALLY love ESGI. I honestly and truly use this software daily in my classroom and I honestly and truly love it. A few years ago I heard of ESGI and thought is sounded funny. What does ESGI stand for and why is it going to be different than anything else I have … [Read more...]
Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 2
Going to One to 1:1: Part 2 is the second installment of my technology journey. At this stage, I am sitting pretty with a few iPads for my classroom. Things are going smoothly, but there is still so much to learn and management issues to solve. (You can read about Part 1 here.) Adding to Technology I was able to add my first school funded device with Teacher of the Year funds. This is a humorous … [Read more...]
Going From One to 1:1 in Kindergarten: Part 1
Every teacher travels a different road when it comes to their technology journey. I am going to share with my technology journey that started with one iPad and grew to 1:1 devices this school year. This is the first part of my journey. I got my first iPad several years ago as a gift from my spouse as an expensive back to school gift. I was blown away by it and what opportunities it held. Yes, I … [Read more...]
Teachers LOVE Live Animal Cams
Teachers love live animal cams in their classrooms because they are powerful tool to take little learners INTO the animal world to see the animals for free. Students also love live animal cams because they are spectacular! Integrating live cams into your classroom can be fun and education. No two days are exactly the same and nothing is as AWEsome as seeing the animals in their natural habitat. My … [Read more...]
Apps That I Love
As a teacher with iPads in your classroom, you have the drive to give your students differentiated and meaningful technology engagement activities. The struggle to follow the school districts technology rules as well as your schools can be overwhelming. BUT sometimes you have an awesome parent who gives you the gift of an iTunes gift card for your classroom. HOW AWESOME. If your school allows you … [Read more...]
Add Your Favorite YouTube Video to GoNoodle
I learned an easy and FUN tech tip a few weeks ago that I know many other teachers will LOVE. You can add your favorite YouTube Videos to GoNoodle! That's right. You can take your favorite YouTube videos and put them in your GoNoodle so they are easy to find, you remember you need to do them, and your students can even help navigate to the videos since you have bookmarked them. HOW? I made … [Read more...]
Free Technology for Teachers
There are several high quality FREE technology for teachers resources you need to know about as an educator. These are sites that offer their services for free in general or free for teachers. These sites are great to use for some of your students or even whole group. Check out this list and links to grab some great interactive ways to reach your little learners. ABC Mouse- This site is … [Read more...]
How to Make a DVD Free Class Movie
One of favorite things to make my class each year is an end of the year slideshow or class movie. It is a fun way to wrap up the year, celebrating all of our learning activities and events. One of my least favorite things to do is to burn 20-25 DVDs. I hate doing to the store to buy them, then staying up all night burning copy after copy. A few copies won't work so I create a few extra. Even … [Read more...]
How to Clean Up Videos for Kids
Check out this video to show you how to add a filter to videos FOR FREE. These sites are easy to use and block ads from YouTube videos. I love using these because they add a layer of safe guard in the classroom or for little eyes. … [Read more...]
How to Set Up a Medical ID on Your Apple Device
Last week I learned a cool and possibly life saving iPhone tip that I know you will all want to know. Setting up your Medical ID on your iPhone. Do you remember when the Apple Watch came out and we all updated our devices? We all gained the Apple Watch app and a Health app. {Here is a link to a post all about the Apple Watch and how I use it in my classroom.} The Health App looks like … [Read more...]
Share the Magic of Christmas
Christmas season brings about a special magic of wonder, amazement, and imagination. I love watching little ones. Here are some fun ways to share the magic of the season of Christmas with little ones and yourself. Let's look at some fun ways to Share the Magic of Christmas. Share the Magic with an Email from Santa Check out this free website called emailSanta.com This site has many FUN … [Read more...]
QR Scanning from a Laptop
Are you a huge fan of using QR Codes in your classroom? Me too! I love them. With iPads and iPods, scanning and using QR Codes is a breeze! What what about it using QR Codes with Laptops or Chromebooks? YES... You can scan QR Codes with Chromebooks! Like with all technology... there are several ways to do this. Not all will work for every device. Let me show you how to Scan QR Codes: But … [Read more...]
