{Update: This post was written over two years ago, which in technology terms, makes it ancient! The kids in my QR code pictures are actually 2nd graders now! Some readers are finding that the audio QR codes for this activity no longer work. You might try scanning a code or two to make sure it […]
How to access one of my free activities from Google Drive
Every now and then I look at some of the “behind the scenes” parts of this blog and I notice that the occasional user runs into trouble trying to print one of my activities that I’ve stored on Google Docs. Here’s a quick write up which I hope may help people troubleshoot the download process: […]
QR Codes for Sight Words: Attaching audio files
One of the first obstacles I encountered as I was thinking about ways to use QR codes with preschoolers was using information that didn’t require reading. I knew that if I really wanted to have fun with QR codes with my students, I was going to have to find an easy way to attach an […]
Using the Kindle App for a Lesson: Put Me In The Zoo
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Using Google Reader to Keep Up With the Blogs You Want to Read
Update: Google recently announced they they would be discontinuing Google Reader as of July 1, 2013. As a result, I no longer recommend it as a blog reader. Click here to read my newest post about alternatives to Google Reader. I’ve been reading blogs on a regular basis for several years now. Initially, I […]
How to create a digital sign up sheet with Google Drive
First, I need to credit the idea behind this post to my son’s amazing fourth grade teacher. He figured it out first. I liked it so much as a parent that I stole it to use for our classroom. The vast majority of the communication with parents at our school happens via email. Most teachers […]
Using Pinterest as an Educator
What is Pinterest? Pinterest is the social networking site that has swept the nation, quickly rising in rank to stand alongside long time players Twitter and Facebook. People, particularly women, are drawn to the very visual interface. How does Pinterest work? Pinterest is a collection of ideas. It can be used to store and organize […]
