19 Free Resources to Learn Computer Science, Programming and Coding – Happy Trails Wild Tales
Computer Science, Programming and Coding is fast becoming a fun and functional skill in today's technological world. Lucky for us, there is no shortage of free resources for those who'd like to learn and brushContinue reading
Green Screen Tutorial
After posting about how I make movies with my kindergarteners, I had some people ask about how I use the green screen. So, I thought I would write a tutorial for you. It is super easy to use. This is how I use my green screen. It is probably not the only way you could use it, but this is how I do it. I am not a professional. I have played around with it and it seems to work for me and my classroom movies. I hope this tutorial inspires you to use a green screen in your classroom. First you…
Presidents Day and Fraboom!
Have you tried the website called Fraboom? It calls itself an online children's museum. The website has many parts to it, but I wante...
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites for Programming - Mommy Poppins
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
5 Unbeatable Reasons Your Kid Should Be Coding
In a world driven by technology, the ability to understand and command computers puts you in the driver’s seat.
Teachering
FREE Star Wars Text Generator for K-12 teachers! Make Star Wars themed lesson directions or morning messages. Elementary, middle, and high school students will definitely pay attention when they hear the Star Wars music and see the scrolling space words! Could also use for creative writing prompts, listing groups of students for centers, viewing short reading passages, or publishing students' writing in a fun new way! Star Wars in the classroom equals fun for everybody. :)
Coding for Kindergarteners
Teaching young children to code is far from a tedious exercise with the thoughtful, age-appropriate use of game-like apps and robotic devices.
The Shake Up Learning Blog
The Shake Up Learning Blog by Kasey Bell offers educational technology and digital learning resources, tips and tricks, tutorials, Google cheat sheets and more to educators across the globe.
Technology Thursday: QR Code Basics
A blog post on how to create and use QR codes in just a few simple steps!! It's a lot easier than you would think!
A Wonderful Chart of Educational Web Tools to Use in Class
Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education
10 Simple Ways to Integrate Technology in the Classroom
10 Simple Ways to Integrate Technology in the Classroom without the stress
250 Virtual Field Trips.... most of them are free!
Join me on my journey to engagement (and get a freebie to boot!) If you have been following my blog lately, you will know that I am absolutely (and probably ridiculously!!! ) obsessed with virtual field trips. I promise I will blog about something different soon but I have one last thing. I have been working on organizing all the field trips I find into one sheet and I was just able to make it into a searchable database! So search away and make some connections! Let me know if you take any…
Optimizing The Event Experience With Social Media - #infographic
This infographic looks at how organizers and attendees can utilizes social campaigning to get the most out of their event.