Genius Hour Passions
As part of the 21st Century Cohort 4.0 that I am participating in through BVSD Ed Tech, I received 5 iPad minis, 3 Spheros, and 2 Ollies....
BrainPOP
Did you know that in addition to short content videos, BrainPOP has a variety of learning games where students interact with core...


Wonder League Fun
My third grade Wonder League club finished the scroll quest on Monday. Today we started more open ended challenges. The three for today...


First Week of School Fun
The first week of school is always exciting for me. I love the smiles and hugs as students meet on the playground before school that...


My Kinesthetic Technology Classroom
Last year, three amazing first grade teachers in my building remodeled their classrooms to increase movement in their rooms. I had the...


Connecting Comprehension and Technology PLC
I was introduced to Anne Goudvis several years ago when she did a professional development workshop at High Peaks Elementary. High...
Simple Machine Wixie Projects
#wixie #secondgrade #simplemachines #nonfictionwriting
Asking and Answer Questions
Asking and answering questions EdTech Style First graders are learning about Ancient Civilizations in their classrooms. In Tech today, I...


Gamification of Keyboarding
Keyboarding is one of the big units I have to teach to elementary students. I teach pre-keyboarding skills in K and 1 and begin formal...
Jonathan Mooney
I have listened to Jonathan Mooney speak several times in the last few years. His message is powerful and important. As most know,...