Google Docs Add-Ons are new tools created by 3rd party developers that add functionality to Google Docs. Users can access and search for Add-Ons through the menu bar in any Google Doc or Spreadsheet. There are many handy tools to Add-On...
Transforming Teaching & Learning with ThingLink
The experience of bringing together a group of teachers through a common learning goal this summer has been amazing. Now nearing the end of the ThingLink Teacher Challenge Week 7, participants are creating interactive images and self-publishing them...
Tuesday Webinar: Using Google Slides to Construct Knowledge
Would you like to design student-driven learning experiences that require students to construct knowledge as they create - an idea supported by the Common Core State Standards?
This could be easier than you think. The Google Docs Presentation...
Tap Into Sound with ThingLink & Audioboo
This weeks ThingLink Teacher Challenged asked participants to focus on audio as they design lessons. We introduced Audioboo as an integrated web based platform and app that easily captures and collects audio for use. The goal of this challenge...
Why I Still Love Wikispaces
I have been creating wikis with Wikispaces for quite some time. I use wikis for student collaborative projects and I use them during professional development. I use wikis as a place to collect, organize and share content that often originates on a...
7 Questions to Inspire Thinking and Ideas: ThingLink App
I had the opportunity to "lead" #1to1ipadchat,with Dena Gynn last week. Follow @Glynn_ed
In preparation for the event, Dena advised me to write 6 questions to guide a discussion and provide examples. I did that and I also scheduled...
ThingLink UnPlugged & Self-Published
Explore this interactive image by @pmmerlin on our wall
This week's ThingLink Teacher Challenged asked participants to grab their mobile devices, get away from wifi, and explore use of the ThingLink App beyond the walls.
The ThingLink...
1to1 iPad Chat - ThingLink
Join us for a Twitter Chat @ 8:00 EST
Join us on Dena Glynn's #1to1iPadChat as we talk about ThingLink in 140 characters or less.
Learn more...
The Young Innovator's Toolkit from TechSpaghetti
TechSpaghetti is launching The Young Innovator's Toolkit and a startup campaign to raise awareness and funding for the tools on a variety of levels.
The startup plans include the launch of classroom video lessons in August followed by the release...
Wordling About the ThingLink Teacher Challenge
I often collect information through Google Forms. With all that text in front of me, I like to Wordle it to get a different and interesting view.
Today I wordled a few columns from the ThingLink Teacher Challenge spreadsheet....
ThingLink Unplugged to Extend Classroom Walls
Week 6 of the ThingLink Teacher Challenge is live on the ThingLink Blog! In this activity participants will explore the use of the ThingLink App and a mobile device to capture and share life on the go as it happens without an Internet connection....
3 Ways to Use ThingLink for Video in the Classroom
Recently ThingLink introduced ThingLink for Video, an exciting new editor for annotating video content with rich media. The new editor allows users to add notes and links to existing video content, and turn video into an interactive digital discovery...
Connecting with Some Amazing Educators
I am truly enjoying facilitating the ThingLink Teacher Challenge this summer because it has allowed me to connect with some amazing educators. We are all learning, creating and sharing together.
One of the early challenges was to Design Your...
Google Drive Automates Peer Editing Through Commenting
Recently, Google introduced a Suggested Edits feature in Google Docs which essentially allows peer editors to change modes when editing content so suggestions become a Comment for the author to review.
When authors Share a document with Comments Only rights,...
Free Online Event: Google Docs Writing Workshop
How would you like you like to improve your students' writing skills along with their technology skills? In this webinar, you will learn how to utilize the many features available in Google Docs to facilitate a digital writing workshop and maximize...
Webinar: Unpacking the CCSS Academic Vocabulary Shift
Are you wondering where to begin to adopt the Common Core Vocabulary Standards? While there are many specific vocabulary standards clearly listed in the K-12 Language Strand, it's helpful and important to look at Academic Vocabulary from the big...
A Collection of Interactive Maps
Using interactive maps in the classroom encourages exploration, invites curiosity and promotes spatial thinking. Interactive maps can be used to provide students with background knowledge to launch a unit, or they can be used as a starting point for...
Crowdsourcing to Build the Ultimate Wall of ThingLinks at ISTE 2014
To say there was a lot going on at ISTE 2014 is an understatement! There were thousands of educators drawn together by our passion for EdTech. Each of us attended the conference for different reasons, all related to leveraging the power of technology...
