Chrome Can: PDFs
Portable Document Format (PDF), is a widely used file type and, therefore, learning how to work with PDFs on a Chromebook is something every student should learn. Some of the …
Chrome Can: Chrome-based Tablet for the Classroom
I recently got my hands on the CTL Chromebook Tab Tx1. This tablet is a ChromeOS based tablet. I was excited to trial a Chrome-based tablet to see how it …
Using Technology to Extend Speaking Practice in a Language Classroom.
Learning a foreign language is not an easy task. There are multiple components to learning a language which includes reading, writing, listening and speaking. Often, in a language classroom, students …
Extending Classroom Discussions with Technology
Classroom discussions are a great way to get students to think about a topic and take that thinking deeper. Having multiple perspectives widens viewpoints and enables better understanding to form …
Making Thinking Visible Using Technology
According to the folks at Project Zero (PZ), “Visible Thinking is a flexible and systematic research-based conceptual framework, which aims to integrate the development of students’ thinking with content learning …
Chrome Can: Sticky Notes on Your Chromebook Desktop
Many people love that cool app on the Mac that enables you to create little sticky notes on their desktop. While I actually like Google Keep and Google Tasks better …
Using Screencasting and Google Slides to Make an Authentic Language Project
I have been lucky to assist a Spanish teacher with a project that she and I feel is very valuable to her second language learners. In a previous post, I …
AirDrop for the BYOD classroom
Apple AirDrop makes transferring files from one device to another a breeze. Have a photo on your iPhone you need on your Mac? No problem, just AirDrop it! This is …
Chrome Can: Integration with Android Phones
One of the things that makes using all Apple products appealing is that they work together. For example, you can unlock your computer with your iPhone. You can text from …
What To Do With Too Many Tabs!
In my line of work I see many teachers computers. Teachers are a busy bunch and one way technology can help them is to clear up the clutter they have …