STUDENTS
Student resources arranged by topic and grade level.
TEACHERS
Links and Resources for Teachers
MAKERSPACE
Information about the Mobile Makerspace
CONSULTING
Information about training and speaking opportunities. – Coming Soon
BLOG
The ramblings of a teacher geek.
Adding Even More Fonts To Google Docs
I admit it, I am a font junkie. I can spend ages picking just the right font for a project. Sometimes I think Google is a total enabler of my OCD habits. Thanks to my wonderful Twitter friends, I have a new way to add extra fonts in Google Docs! In case you were...
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#ISTE2015 Presentation and Resources
I had a wonderful time at ISTE, presenting about Chrome Apps and Extensions with @mmatp. Below are the slides and resources from our presentation. Presentation...
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First Impressions Of The Chromebook Flip
OK, so I do have an ISTE post in the works, but I’ve gotten a bit distracted by my newest toy, the Chromebook Flip by ASUS. I’d been seeing mentions of it on OMG Chrome! and the geek in me went ‘MUST HAVE!’ The Flip’s claim to fame is...
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Wednesday Workshop – Cool Tools For Teachers 2015
I just realized I forgot to post the handout from this year’s final Wednesday Workshop! It’s a little late, but here’s the info from Cool Tools For Teachers 2015....
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My 3D Printing Toolkit…So Far
My friend Michelle was trying out a new 3D printer today and broadcasting via Periscope, and I ended up watching for a little bit and answering questions she had. One of those questions was about what I have in my 3D printer toolkit. I keep a little Rubbermaid tub...
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3D Printing Fun
As we begin to wrap up the school year, my 4th and 6th graders are finishing up their 3D design projects and getting ready to print. In the meantime, I have succumbed to the allure of 3D printing and purchased my own printer for home use. While I admit the main...
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The Utterly Amazing EdcampUSA
It’s hard to believe that a week ago at this time I was at the US Department of Education in Washington DC with about a hundred other educators from across the country for EdcampDOED, also known as EdcampUSA. I hopped on a train after school on Thursday and...
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STEM Lab Organization
I’ve been talking at a lot of conferences lately about STEM labs and Makerspaces, and as a result I often get questions about storage and organization. Obviously, your situation may vary based on your space, but here is what has worked for me so far. Portable...
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Cheer Up, Buttercup!
Between evil allergies, migraines, and PARCC EOY testing, this has not been the greatest week. I usually try to stay upbeat, but the triple whammy this week has had me feeling tired and cranky. Thankfully, just when I needed it most, my friend Laurie shared this...
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Playing Robot Turtles In Grades K & 1- A Programming Boardgame
Last week, I splurged and bought the boardgame Robot Turtles to try out with my primary students. The new tech standards for NJ have a strong focus on programming concepts in the early grades, and I had heard a lot about this unplugged activity for grades K-1. The...
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