This post was written by librarian and tech coach, Lina Branter Last year I was able to attend a couple of interesting workshops on gamification in the classroom. It has been stewing in the back of my mind for a few months, wondering in what way I can apply these concepts to the work I do at…
Win a set of iBallz by tweeting this review! I recently met Steve from iBallz – a company that makes innovative tablet protection products. He claimed that tablets protected with iBallz will bounce, not break, when dropped from any angle. Skeptical of his claim, I asked Steve for a demo, and in response he literally threw his iPad across the room! Lo and behold,…
I came across this handy guide today and just had to share! It was created by Showbie teacher Michael Biddle. Check out How to Export Work From Evernote to Showbie by Michael Biddle on Snapguide. Thanks Michael!
At its core, Showbie allows teachers to easily distribute assignments to students who can then submit work for feedback and grading. However, several teachers are using Showbie in ways that add even more value to the paperless classroom. I recently got the chance to chat with Roxy (known online as RoxygirlTeacher) who blogs about her middle school math…
When purchasing affordable styli for your students, it’s good to remember that while they should work well in the beginning, they won’t last forever. Bulk sets for purchase online range in price and as for quality… you get what you pay for! So why not buy the most expensive set and call it a day (or…
This post was written by guest blogger Kristi Meeuwse and was originally posted on iTeach With iPads The blank stare…You know, the one that either says, “I have no earthly idea what you are talking about.” or “Why are you telling me this? I already know it.” I suppose there is one other possibility. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?… Utter and complete boredom. Misconceptions…
