iLearn Technology

APRIL 23, 2018

What it is: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform for your classroom that lets you engage and capture learning in new and awesome ways. How to integrate Flipgrid into your classroom: Flipgrid is a great way to get your students reflecting on learning, collaborating, and providing peer feedback.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 8, 2021

It’s been a minute (or thousands) since I’ve blogged new technology finds. This year has us utilizing technology in new ways and in need of tools that support learning in new ways. Mindstamp is a fantastic platform any time you want to “flip” your classroom.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2018

How to integrate DOGO News in your classroom: DOGO News is a fantastic resource for you (and students) to find, read, and interact with non-fiction news articles in your classroom. DOGO is obviously an easy go-to for current events and non-fiction reading and for research in the inquiry classroom.

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iLearn Technology

MARCH 18, 2025

How to use Bad News in the classroom: Bad News is an interesting approach to helping students understand fake news, influence, and manipulation. If you were going to design a technology or system to combat fake news, where would you start? More information for using the game in the classroom can be found here.

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iLearn Technology

MARCH 14, 2019

Not being in the classroom impacts this as well. When I was in the classroom, my posts had an immediate purpose; they were things that I was doing or dreaming of doing, with my students the next day. I also am unwilling to retire iLearn Technology all together. It doesn’t feel as natural and genuine.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 9, 2018

SAM Labs Alpha kit is an educational kit designed for the classroom that teaches students how to code, ignite creativity, and much more. Best of all SAM Labs is ideal for introduce STEAM or STEM into the classroom and the abundance of resources makes it easy for teachers to integrate into their teachings.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

I love technology built by teachers—it’s just different. It has features that you know were intentionally considered by someone who has been in the classroom. I love the way that reflection is built right into Short Classroom…I’m a big believer that the bulk of learning actually happens in the reflection.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 21, 2018

Teachers can sign up for a free classroom account and assign the monthly math challenge for students to solve. Plus Happy Numbers is designed to be used on any device that you have in your classroom including iPad and Mac (via Safari), Chromebook, PC and Andriod (via Google Chrome). If 1:1 isn’t your reality, fear not!

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

How to Integrate MobyMax into your classroom: One of my favorite MobyMax features: it reads each question/problem/challenge for students so that your remedial or ESL students have an additional layer of support. Each step of the way they are supported and challenged as needed thanks to the adaptive technology built-in! Happy Monday!

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. Technology makes it possible to pace lessons appropriately for each student’s learning level and can be used to promote learning in the multiple intelligences.

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iLearn Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2015

I had a great time helping other teachers learn how to use technology, and coming up with ideas for how they could integrate it into their classrooms. I took a year off, fully anticipating that this little experiment would not work and that I would be back in the classroom by 2010. In 2009, I left teaching for health reasons.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 4, 2017

Augmented reality is the mix of technology and the real world. How to integrate Aurasma into the classroom: Because learners can create augmented reality experiences for any environment, the possibilities are seriously endless. Teachers can use Aurasma to embed instructions or norms around their classrooms.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

What it is: Get Qurious is a company who’s goal is to keep kids curious, creative, and expressive by combining technology and play. How to integrate Get Qurious Maker Box into the classroom: The Get Qurious set brings the story of the Three Little Pigs alive in new and fun ways. 2) The recommended ages are 4-9 years old.

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MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

Educators and students are quickly becoming more comfortable with classroom technology, allowing them to shift from thinking about the technical side of integrating a new tool to focusing on how it improves learning. iLearn United States : This game-like app has a learn mode and a game mode. That’s where we want to be.”.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2014

What it is: Prodigy is a fantastic way to differentiate math in your classroom. How to integrate Prodigy into your classroom: Prodigy is aligned to the Common Core Math standards and has over 300 math skills for students to master. Curious about how we use technology at Anastasis? Kids will love it! Registration is now open!

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

You can create original teaching materials for the math classroom quickly and easily. How to integrate ClassPad into your classroom: ClassPad is a fantastic tool for the mathematics and science classroom. The ability to use a tablet or computer may help those students with dysgraphia excel in the math classroom.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 8, 2021

It’s been a minute (or thousands) since I’ve blogged new technology finds. This year has us utilizing technology in new ways and in need of tools that support learning in new ways. Mindstamp is a fantastic platform any time you want to “flip” your classroom.

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iLearn Technology

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

How to integrate Photomath into the classroom: On the surface, the Photomath app might look like the ultimate way for students to “cheat” their learning. When I look at Photomath, I see each device with the app as another teacher in the classroom.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. I adore tools that are flexible for any classroom, capitalize on student ingenuity and imagination, and give students the power to dream big.

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iLearn Technology

MARCH 17, 2025

What I love about Citizen University is they immediately address the challenges and barriers faced when addressing civic education in the classroom; there can be cultural and codified barriers, making it feel charged, insufficient, or impossible to do. What it is: Citizen University is an experiential approach to cultivating civic identity.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 6, 2019

How to integrate GeoGuessr into the classroom: GeoGuessr is a fun way to challenge your students to use context clues, think critically, ask questions, and learn geography. It’s also a great way to help them explore the world from your classroom! Begin by exploring on a projector-connected computer or classroom devices.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2017

How to integrate Magik Play into the classroom: Magik Play is a great addition to the primary aged classroom. In the classroom Magik Play would make a great math center. Tips: The Magik Play starter set would make an excellent gift ($57.99) to your classroom, or gift to the 3-7 year olds in your life.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

How to integrate Seesaw into the classroom: We’ve long used Evernote as our eportfolio of choice , because it was a simple (enough) entry point and gave students enough flexibility to show what they were working on. Teachers can approve peer feedback before it is seen by students or parents. Best of all: Seesaw is FREE!!!

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iLearn Technology

MAY 8, 2017

How to integrate Check 123 into your classroom: Check123 is a great place for students to begin their research. Check123 is a great one to keep bookmarked on classroom and library computers for quick reference. These videos are between 1 and 3 minutes each, keeping students engaged in a topic and giving them bite-size information.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 25, 2018

How to integrate Tinkerine U into your classroom: So often I see schools who have a strong advocate for new technologies, but don’t know exactly what to do with the technologies they’ve championed when they show up.

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

How to integrate Be Internet Awesome into the classroom: With Be Internet Awesome , Google gives you a complete set of tools to empower you to encourage digital citizenship and safety online.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is one of those pieces of technology that has been life-saving for me during the pandemic and one that I will continue using forevermore! How to integrate BombBomb into the classroom: During the pandemic, BombBomb has been an incredible way for us to communicate and keep connected to our students and their families.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2017

How to integrate Literature Map into the classroom: It’s a common problem, a student falls in LOVE with an author and devours everything the author has ever written. Literature Map is a great site to bookmark on classroom computers, in the library, or on student devices.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 10, 2017

How to integrate Making & Science with Google in your classroom: The Science Journal app makes any Android phone or Chromebook computer into a scientific tool that students can use to collect data on light, sound, and motion. The activities included encourage students to explore the world as scientists and makers.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 2, 2017

How to integrate Adobe Spark in the classroom: The collection of tools in Adobe Spark are perfect for students and teachers alike. The photo journal would be a great way to give families a glimpse into your classroom, if you’re like me, your phone is FULL of pictures at the end of each week!

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’re ready to transform your classroom (or school) in meaningful and important ways, we’d like to help you do that. The real power of 5Sigma is in helping you see what is possible and then connecting you to other incredible educators who are doing important work. What will it take to flourish in 2018?

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iLearn Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

How to integrate Dragon Box math apps into your classroom: The DragonBox math apps take advantage of a student’s innate curiosity through play and exploration of math concepts. If you have a 1:1 iPad classroom, use these apps daily! This is learning math through exploration. Review rules and make connections as a class.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 18, 2017

This free app can be used as a provocation for an inquiry unit about soil, in your science classroom, or during discussions about ecosystems or nutrition. Kids can also plant digital seeds, make it rain, and build their own digital compost pile. My favorite part of this app is the way it let’s kids explore soil.

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iLearn Technology

JANUARY 5, 2020

It was also the year that I had to leave the classroom for health reasons. If I couldn’t change education from within the classroom because of my health, perhaps this would be the way! I was listening to Pandora (remember when it felt so magical to have technology create a playlist based on one song and get it right?!),

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

How to integrate Inkscape into the classroom: Your students want to create. Inkscape can literally enhance any classroom. Tips: If your students are asking for Adobe design tools but it just isn’t in the budget, Inkscape is definitely worth introducing to your school/classroom/students!

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iLearn Technology

JULY 8, 2018

How to integrate SAM Labs into the classroom: SAM Labs boasts itself as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tool. I adore tools that are flexible for any classroom, capitalize on student ingenuity and imagination, and give students the power to dream big.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 25, 2018

How to integrate Tinkerine U into your classroom: So often I see schools who have a strong advocate for new technologies, but don’t know exactly what to do with the technologies they’ve championed when they show up.

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