If your students are struggling with the complex and often circular definitions found in regular dictionaries, Simple Wiktionary is the way to go. The definitions are written on about a fifth grade reading level and avoid using technical jargon as much as possible (if jargon has to be used, it's linked to its own page [...]
For those of you who use Microsoft 365 and are jealous of all the features available in Google Classroom, your time has come. Microsoft is releasing its own classroom platform that is fully integrated with all the other Microsoft 365 apps. Classroom is a lightweight learning management system that allows teachers to set assignments and [...]
If you're looking for a way to incorporate a Rosetta Stone-like program in your classroom but don't have the funds, Duolingo is the way to go. It's completely free and turns learning language into a game with levels and tokens earned that can be used to purchase upgrades in-app. Duolingo incorporates reading, writing, listening and [...]
Did you learn to do math by counting on your fingers? The conventional wisdom is that finger counting is just a crutch that students should use until they better understand the underlying concepts of number theory, but a new study suggests that visual representations may be the key for helping students intuitively grasp mathematical concepts. [...]
Continuing from the theme started last week, this week's tool provides a really cool way for students to visualize and compare census data from across the United States. Students can input a particular location and see data about income, property values, education, professions, and race for that location or they can select a particular industry [...]
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the world of educational technology? Have a really great idea that you want to share? EdSurge has put together a great guide, entitled "So You Want to Work in Edtech?" that spells out the steps and skills needed for a career in educational technology. (They even have [...]
The US News Map has taken digitized newspapers from 38 states and compiled them into a fantastic tool for historical studies. Students can input a search term and a range of dates and then animate the map to see instances of that term in newspapers articles from those years across the country. When available, students [...]
Textbook publishers Houghton Mifflin Harcourt are expanding their influence in the world of instructional materials. HMH has just released HMH Marketplace, which is a centralized location where teachers can browse resources for use in their classrooms ranging from traditional printable worksheets and lesson plans to apps that students can use on their devices. Prices for [...]
This website provides tons of information about the geologic and geographic processes that have shaped the world to the present day. There are several lessons that students can click through as well as games and songs that reinforce the information presented. Through this website, students can also access other websites on the KidsKnow domain, such [...]
If you're interested in professional development, or looking to get more involved with the changing face of 21st century education, the Educal is a good resource to use. It is a calendar and a map that list educational conferences and summits happening worldwide, although most of them are US based. They also take submissions of events, [...]