Just Moodling around
I was recently asked about Moodle and how to go about using it… I’m definitely not an expert in this Learning Management System but I have enjoyed messing about with it to create a course or two during my own Masters Program. What is Moodle? “Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as […]
ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard
ShowMe Interactive whiteboard app is a mobile application that allows teachers and students of any age to create presentations called ShowMe’s that can be shared via the device or online privately or to a community audience. The user can record and create engaging voice over presentations of their chosen topic by using some of the […]
Connected Classrooms – Skype
Having students interact with experts in the field, such as scientists, models of culture or educators, can help to develop a sense of community and allow students to see beyond the school walls. Such interactions should be well-thought out and allow for student engagement and authentic, real-world learning or inquiry. Connecting your Classroom to a […]
Interactive Classrooms – iClickers for active learning
iClickers are handheld and wireless elearning devices in which students can respond to questions by the click of a button to answer in class quizzes and polls. With its real time response capabilities, the results from the assessment can be tracked instantly and displayed back to the class. Lessons can be customized with this feedback […]
Using Google Earth in the Classroom
Here are a few articles to give you some ideas on how Google Earth might impact your history classroom. History Today Teaching History – A Digital Classroom Using Google Earth in History https://sites.google.com/site/googclass/