Tuesday, January 17, 2012



Live workshops on using and integrating Web 2.0 in the classroom! Talk with guests and crew on Classroom 2.0 Live. Sessions are packed with teachers and
leaders offering resources to enhance and engage your students in the technological driven classroom.

Show Archives and Links

Some ideas and shared resources ~
minigeekfest
Click on tab for "Reflection Smackdown for 2011" in the LiveBinder.

Thursday, January 12, 2012



The machines we use every day help to make our work easier. This WebQuest will help you identify different types of simple machines so that you can invent your own machines.

Take the challenge with Wally the Working Ant and simple machines



Have your students take on this project.

Also Wally the working ant will be your guide as students learn about the six simple machines and how the machines make work easier.

Wally the Working Ant

Friday, January 06, 2012



Thanks to Eric Curts, Technology Director, North Canton City Schools for sharing and organizing google groups for educators. I have discovered many useful resources and solutions to everyday problems and educational challenges. I find his posts invaluable.

Eric is worth following and his technical expertise is much appreciated.

Google + Profile
Follow Eric on Twitter
Eric's Web site
North Canton Schools
Ohio Treasure Chest
Apps User Group
The State of Tech

More about Eric Curts...
Eric's Google Profile

Thursday, January 05, 2012



Many teachers have discovered numerous ways to use Pinterest with their students. So what exactly is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a place to organize and share online images that you find interesting or inspiring. Once uploaded or shared on Pinterest, these images become known as Pins, which the user can place on customized, themed Boards. You can create Boards for any topic imaginable, and creative uses are only limited by one's imagination!
If you want to check out Pinterest, though, you have to be invited. You can sign up for invites on the site , or chances are you already know a Pinner who will gladly send you an invite.


Pinterests of interest~

Schueller's classroom
Ways to Use Pinterest in Education
ilearn technology's Take on Pinterest
Winter Classroom Ideas
pimp-my-classroom
pinterest-for-teachers
Pinterest Winter classroom Ideas
Everyting Education ..GRREAT for Browsing
The Teacher Wife's Take on Pinterest

Sunday, January 01, 2012



Provides interactive educational tools for elementary and middle school students. Strengthen basic math skills with flashcards. Subjects include geometry ...
VectorKids is a site that offers several interactivities and games to help build student skills in Mathematics. There is integration with social studies. Makes a great extension and remediation to your classroom programme.

Refer to teachersfirst for further curriculum integration ideas~
Vector Kids Overview



Worth exploring during your holiday break!