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TinyTap: Create Educational Games and Interactive Lessons for preK-12 Students

5/21/2017

TinyTap is a preK-12 educational platform that can be used to create interactive games and then share and sell those games through their online marketplace. While TinyTap does offer a Pro version, the free version of the platform has a lot to offer and can be a great classroom resource for teachers and students alike. TinyTap can even be used by students to create their own interactive games as a way to present and share what they’ve learned.

Overall, It’s an excellent resource across grades and subject areas, so let’s take a look!

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Epson’s BrightLink 600 Series Projectors: Interactive Classroom Projection Solutions - Updated from ISTE

5/19/2017

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This past week I had a chance to test out and review Epson’s new BrightLink 697Ui Projector from their 600 Series Projector line. This projector can turn any whiteboard or wall into an interactive, 100-inch screen. You can use up to six fingers, and the two included digital pens to interact with the screen, and the image quality is outstanding.

While the cost may be prohibitive for some schools to consider, if you are in the market for new projectors, I absolutely recommend considering the Epson 600 Series.

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Book Review | Learning First, Technology Second: The Educator’s Guide to Designing Authentic Lessons by Liz Kolb

5/19/2017

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Learning First, Technology Second is a new ISTE publication from Liz Kolb that is meant to “provide teachers the professional learning they need to move from arbitrary uses of technology in their classrooms to thoughtful ways of adding value to student learning.” Overall, I think the book does an excellent job of meeting that goal, and it is chock-full of practical ideas and strategies that span grade levels and subject areas.

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Book Review | The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook (3rd Edition) by Max Frazier and Doug Hearrington

5/19/2017

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The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook is designed to offer “readers of the book – whether they are technology coordinators, teacher educators, or administrators… a 360-degree view of the technology coordinator’s role and a new appreciation for teaching and learning with technology.” I believe the book does an excellent job reaching the goal, and overall I think it is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the role of technology coordinator, or technology leadership in the general.

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Kotobee Author: Create eBooks for your Classroom

5/17/2017

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Kotobee Author is a freemium tool that teachers and curriculum designers can use to create interactive ebooks for their schools and classrooms. Using Kotobee Author, you can create ebooks across a variety of formats, provided you’re working on a Windows or Mac machine. Their software offers a wide variety of features, and you can even embed interactive widgets you create with sites like Bookry to make your ebooks even more engaging.

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Ozobot Evo: Develop Computer Science & STEM Skills through Robotics

5/17/2017

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Ozobot Evo is a small, programmable robot that can also be used to help K-12 students develop computational thinking skills. The Ozobot team has a great collection of lessons, classroom guides, contests, webinars, and professional development to get started with. Their newest release, the Evo robot, is their more advanced robot that offers a variety of programming and social possibilities.

This review will focus primarily on the Evo robot, and Ozobot’s collection of K-12 classroom resources. Let’s take a look!

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Evo Social/Emotional System from Aperture Education: Understand and Support Development of Students’ Emotional Competencies

5/15/2017

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Evo Social/Emotional System platform from Aperture Education is designed to give insight into K-8 students’ social and emotional competence and resiliency, and provide a framework for support and growth. Teachers complete Social/Emotional Learning (SEL) ratings for their students based on the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) assessment and are provided with a variety of strategies for supporting student growth based on their individual needs.

It’s an excellent resource that addresses a far-too-often overlooked component of education. Let’s take a look!

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TinyTap: Create Educational Games and Interactive Lessons for preK-12 Students

Epson’s BrightLink 600 Series Projectors: Interactive Classroom Projection Solutions - Updated from ISTE

Book Review | Learning First, Technology Second: The Educator’s Guide to Designing Authentic Lessons by Liz Kolb

Book Review | The Technology Coordinator’s Handbook (3rd Edition) by Max Frazier and Doug Hearrington

Kotobee Author: Create eBooks for your Classroom

Ozobot Evo: Develop Computer Science & STEM Skills through Robotics

Evo Social/Emotional System from Aperture Education: Understand and Support Development of Students’ Emotional Competencies

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