by Meredith Martin | Oct 10, 2015 | Just for Fun, resources, Sharing
The other day I mentioned @shakeuplearning‘s awesome Halloween Magnetic Poetry created in Google Drawings. After reading about it, I was inspired to create my own. After getting some programming assistance from @gersteinj, who created an amazing app to turn a...
by Meredith Martin | Feb 5, 2015 | Google Apps, How-To, Presentations, resources
Yesterday’s Wednesday Workshop was on using Google Slides for more than just simple slideshows. We talked about using Slides to make interactive activities and stories, and also how to use it as a desktop publishing program. Resources are below if you were...
by Meredith Martin | Dec 16, 2014 | Chromebooks, How-To, Presentations, professional development, resources
This year I am continuing the tradition of Wednesday Workshops in my district. We meet twice a month after school for an hour of training on a variety of technology and tools. Our most recent workshop was on Chromebooks, since we have gone 1:1 in grades 3-6 this...
by Meredith Martin | Jan 30, 2014 | Books & Reading, How-To, resources, Science
Are you interested in starting a Makerspace in your school? Check out this free handbook on how to get...
by Meredith Martin | Jan 20, 2014 | resources, web app
Kahoot! is a new tool for teachers that is similar to apps such as Socrative or Nearpod. Kahoot allows teachers to create multimedia quizzes and present them to students in a game based environment. Teachers design their quizzes and surveys online at the...