Tech Matters
Technology tips and teaching strategies aligned with PowerUp WHAT WORKS.
Jun
26
2014
Back to the Future: Using the Dictionary
In the “olden days,” when my children went to school, they carried a pocket dictionary in their backpacks, referred to the BIG dictionary we had at home, or pulled out from the back of their desk the school-issued hard-cover dictionary. They were... More...
Jun
19
2014
Blended Mathematics Professional Development
I have been using the PowerUp WHAT WORKS website (www.powerupwhatworks.org) to find free and easy-to-use math resources for my blended math PD.
Let me set the context. I am a lead trainer for the Michigan Integrated Mathematics Initiative... More...
Jun
16
2014
Blended Professional Development: Writing
Tina Bloom, M.S., M. Ed., is a Field Site Liaison with PowerUp What Works and a Research Assistant with EDC. She is a certified elementary and special education teacher and was a classroom teacher for ten years.
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Jun
13
2014
Year End Roundup: Top 15 PowerUp Blog Posts
As the school year draws to a close, we’re reflecting back a year’s worth of fantastic, high quality resources and teaching strategies. We've covered many topics, including how to use Twitter to grow your Professional Learning Network, the value of... More...
Jun
12
2014
Lessons Learned about Blended Learning
Brad Neuenhaus is the co-founder of Keys to Literacy. Over his 7 years in education he has focused on developing on and offline materials and processes to support the professional learning of teachers and administrators. His interest is in... More...
Jun
6
2014
Google Introduces Classroom, an App to Improve Classroom Instruction and Communication
Google Apps for Education recently announced Google Classroom, an innovative new tool designed hand-in-hand with teachers. Google Classroom integrates Google Docs, Drive, and Gmail to help improve teacher-student communication and maximize the... More...
Jun
2
2014
Perspectives from the Field: Visualization, Close Reading and Digital Resources
Neil Schiavo is a Research Associate at Education Development Center, Inc. He has over 10 years experience developing materials to support the professional learning of teachers and administrators around the country. His interest is in implementing... More...
May
30
2014
Perspectives from the Field: The Changing Technology Landscape
Tina Bloom, M.S., M. Ed., is a Field Site Liaison with PowerUp What Works and a Research Assistant with EDC. She is a certified elementary and special education teacher and was a classroom teacher for ten years.
On May 2, I attended the Tech Forum... More...
May
19
2014
Our Favorite 3 Free* Tools for Vocabulary Learning – Context Clues
Good readers automatically use a number of strategies when they encounter unfamiliar words, including the use of context clues. For students who struggle with reading, these strategies may not come as readily and they need direct and explicit... 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...
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