The Myth of the Magical Pill
There are many opinions about the effectiveness of educational technology to improve learning. Some believe that it doesn’t have an impact at all or that it is so minimal that …
What are we doing?
This is not a rhetorical question. What are we doing in schools today? The world has changed and the requirements of the society our students are entering is no longer …
Chrome Can: Google Chromebook App Hub
If you have been following my blog, you are aware that I am a big proponent of Chromebooks. My Chrome Can series of posts have been created to enable others …
Tracking QR Code Scans
I have already written about how QR Codes can be used on Chromebooks. In that post, I went over a few ways they could be used in the classroom. If …
Contextual Relevance in Schools
I fully understand that in our current system, schools teach many things that our students will not use once they have entered society. I am not saying that we should …
International Podcast Day: Podcasts to Improve Learning
If you aren’t aware, International Podcast Day is September 30, 2019. In this post, I will share some links to other posts I have made regarding podcasting in the classroom. …
PDF FlipBook on a Chromebook.
I have already written a post about working with PDFs on a Chromebook. I have also written about creating eBooks on Chromebooks. In this post, I discuss the various ways …
Technology and Capstone Courses
In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play …
Chrome Can: Google Assistant Built In!
With the rollout of Chrome OS 72, the Google Assistant has made its way onto most Chromebooks. I have already written about why I think smart speakers should be in …
Chrome Can: Drawing and Painting on a Chromebook
I am a hobby artist and enjoy painting using various media. However, back in 2006, I discovered an awesome painting application that I downloaded onto my Sony VAIO. It was …