Tech Matters
Technology tips and teaching strategies aligned with PowerUp WHAT WORKS.
Aug
28
2014
Listen to this Story
Lately, when I’ve been the passenger during a long car ride, I’ve been listening to The Moth Radio Hour (www.themoth.org), where “true stories are told live.” I love hearing the excitement in a storyteller’s voice as I follow the arc of a story. I... More...
Aug
20
2014
Teach-ing Syl-la-bles: A Video Playlist
Syllabication is a core decoding skill, and as such, a basic foundational reading skill. As explained in The English Language Arts Common Core State Standards, foundational skills are not an end in and of themselves, but rather, a core component of... More...
Jul
24
2014
Semantic Mapping: A Tool for All Reasons
As a teacher, literacy specialist, and consultant, I always found semantic maps (also called graphic organizers or webs) to be a hot discussion topic. Teachers found endless uses. Some used graphic organizers for vocabulary—to help students perceive... More...
May
15
2014
EdTech Digest Awards 2014: iTooch from EduPad
The fifth EdTech Digest Awards winner we bring to you is...
iTooch from EduPad
Content Area: All
Cost: Free trial, then $4.99-$9.99 for full download
Earlier posts from this series: Arcademic Skill... More...
Dec
12
2013
Follow PowerUp on Pinterest!
Are you following PowerUp on Pinterest? In addition to all of our great resources, we regularly add cool tools, free apps, and interactive learning sites to our Pinterest boards. We've also created boards linked to each of our 17 Instructional... More...
Nov
4
2013
Finding the right technology for your classroom with the TechMatrix
As you explore PowerUp WHAT WORKS, you'll find many suggestions for ways to incorporate technology tools and supports into your teaching. From using virtual manipulatives in math to using embedded supports to help students create rich and engaging... More...
Mar
7
2013
Meeting the Common Core Standards with Technology: Bring History Lessons to Life
The Common Core Standards represent a shift in the way we teach reading and writing, both in ELA classes and in content-area classes (history, science, and technical subjects). The standards in K-5 and 6-12 both focus heavily on building rich... More...
Jan
4
2013
Resource Roundup: Common Core Standards
As states shift towards full integration of the Common Core Standards, educational resources and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core have sprung up around the web. A quick online search for Common Core lesson plans yields an overwhelming number... More...
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