A new app available within Google Drive allows for the insertion of Voice Comments into Google Docs. The app is free and easy to use. The tutorial below will demonstrate how to install it and begin using it. This tool…
21st Century Skills, Apps, Digital Content Creation, information literacy, Language Arts, Literacy and Writing, Secondary Resources, Secondary Resources
Reading..Connectivity..Technology and Attention
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I have been the owner of an Apple IPad since they were released. I have found it to be my go to technology tool for consuming information such as emails, news, web searches, blogs, and audio and video content. I…
Authentic Writing, Language Arts, Literacy and Writing, Secondary Resources, Secondary Resources, Subject Areas, Teaching and Learning
Strategies for Improving Writing
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During my time in education I have worked with a number of school districts. Having been in charge of educational technology during most of my time I have been called upon to provide technological resources that can help these districts…
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Student Growth Objectives – SMART Goals Without the Collaboration?
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The new teacher evaluation plan in NJ and other states across the country are including a measure of student performance called “Student Growth Objectives” Below is an excerpt from the NJ Department of Education regarding SGO’s. Student Growth Objectives (SGO’s)…
Authentic Writing, Digital Content Creation, Digital Storytelling, Language Arts, Podcasting
Student Podcasts – “This I Believe” Essays
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Student’s is Ms. McCabe’s English 9 classes in Chatham High School have published their “This I Believe” essays as podcasts. Ms. McCabe wanted to have an opportunity for her students to publish their writing for a audience outside of the…
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Flipped Classroom Strategy For Extra Help
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How can we provide opportunities for extra help while preserving planning and preparation time for teachers? Utilizing a hybrid instructional model that includes flipped learning resources may help. Teachers may post copies of class notes, instructional materials used in class…