Embodied Learning: physical engagement and digital tech integration
Embodied, for our purposes, means that the learner has initiated a physical gesture or movement that is well-mapped or linked to the content to be learned.
Classroom Discussions
What are classroom discussions? Classroom discussion can be defined as an oral activity where teachers and students develop together a specific curriculum content or competency through each other ideas. “The purposes of a discussion are to build collective knowledge and capability in relation to specific instructional goals and to allow students to practice listening, speaking, […]
Jamboard
NOTE: September 2023, Google announced that it is discontinuing JamBoard… For now, as of Fall 2023, it is still available… this will likely change! Jamboard is a digital whiteboard app developed by Google that can be used to create visual presentations and projects. It is a great tool for group work as students can log […]
Science Journal
Science Journal is a free app developed by Google that allows mobile devices to record and document experiment results. A phone is no longer just a pocket-size device but also a compass, accelerometer, magnetometer, and so much more. With its easy-to-use features and extensive resources for educators, Science Journal is highly accessible and can be […]
Webcams and Virtual Field trips: engagement and real-world connections!
Real-world experiences, even those mediated by digital technologies such as web-cams, increase student motivation, engagement and learning at all grade levels (NREL, 2005).