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How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

He has had the opportunity to share his approach to Computer Science education at ISTE (2015, 2018), FETC (2019, 2020) BIT (2014, 2019), CONNECT (2019, 2020), Schoology NEXT (2018), as well as in interviews with major newspapers (Toronto Star, 2017).

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Choice Boards 101: Strategies to Ensure Classroom, Professional, and Virtual Learning Success

A Principal's Reflections

I was excited because I always ask the schools I work with to reflect on the feedback that is provided and determine how to best use my time when I am there next. Add links to your Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.) For more edtech tools, click HERE to access a resource curated by Tom Murray.

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5 digital learning trends for 2020

eSchool News

Digital learning puts the best edtech tools and strategies into the hands of highly-qualified and trained educators who know how to transform learning for students. A new survey from Schoology delves into top digital trends, challenges, and developments that will impact schools and districts across the nation this year.

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Creating Interactive Lessons Through App Smashing

A Principal's Reflections

My goal is to try to make it a little easier with some simple to use tips on how to leverage free tools. Most schools are relying on their Learning Management System (LMS) such as Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams, or Schoology to push out work. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). and tinyurl.

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4 essential resources for building research skills in high school

eSchool News

So how do we teach our students to steer through the online ocean of data to be both effective researchers and responsible digital citizens? While your students, who have grown up in the Information Age and think they already know everything, any classroom teacher knows that our students need help more than they think.

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How Educators Save Time and Energy in Their Content Creation and Feedback Loops

Edsurge

It is not uncommon for teachers to spend hours searching through edtech tools to customize and differentiate for individual student needs. Students are already familiar with the LMS and don’t have to learn how to browse different websites for various lesson activities for additional teachers.

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