Tech Matters
Technology tips and teaching strategies aligned with PowerUp WHAT WORKS.
Jan
21
2015
Potential of Podcasts
Dictionary.com defines a Podcast as being, “a digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.”
Podcasts containing news, stories,... More...
Mar
18
2014
EdTech Digest Awards 2013: BoomWriter
The third Ed Tech Digest Awards winner we bring to you is:
BoomWriter
Earlier posts from this series: Arcademic Skill Builders, Learnist
Features for Differentiation: Multimedia presentations
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Dec
6
2013
Tools for Differentiating Instruction in ELA: Storybird
Do you have reluctant readers or writers? Tailoring English language arts (ELA) instruction to meet your students’ varied needs can be supported with the right technology. Learn about differentiating instruction in ELA with our Instructional... More...
Nov
21
2013
Tech Tip: Add Voice Feedback to Google Docs
Are you using Google Drive with your students? Google Drive is a great tool for seamless cloud-based file storage—including documents, photos, videos, and spreadsheets—that you and your students can access anytime, anywhere. With easy-to-use... 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...
Sep
19
2013
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Into Your Classroom: Texting for Learning
For many students, especially from middle school upward, texting is a part of everyday life. As a teacher, you may see texting in class as an unwelcome distraction from learning. Although student mobile devices can certainly be a classroom... More...
Aug
30
2013
Tips and Tools for the Classroom: Class Blogs
Using blogs in your classroom? Blogging with your students can be a great way of motivating reluctant writers, tracking ongoing progress in writing skills, and teaching students the basics of html and online etiquette.
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Jun
10
2013
Teaching Science and Writing with Technology
By teaching writing within the context of science instruction, you will be able to address three of the key shifts recommended by ELA CCSS. You can (1) build your students’ knowledge of science concepts, (2) ground their writing in evidence from... More...
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