Jeff sits down with Corstiaan Hesselink to learn why Reflect.io is the perfect companion to your Evernote account.

Teaching IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 can be challenging. At least with Task 2 candidates can give their opinion but when it comes to Task 1 it's "Just the facts, ma'am." Luckily for both students and teachers, lessons don't have to be dry just because the material is.I have used the lesson plan below several times to teach process writing but with a few tweaks it can be used to teach any genre of writing because, as Miyamoto Musashi said,"if you know the Way broadly you will see it in everything."InstructionsBefore Class:1. Make enough copies of the picture cards1 Image via IELTS Buddy and sentence strips so that each pair/small group of students can have their own set.2. Cut up the picture cards and cut the sample essay into strips. In Class: Read more »

Is Periscope just another pretty app or is it the latest social network that will take education by storm?

Peer review is an important an beneficial step in the writing process if done effectively. The question then becomes how can you do it effectively? Today I'll provide three examples: Checklists, Write Like a Reader and Paramedic Editing.Checklists  Why should you provide students with a checklist? First, checklists identify the key ideas/components/aspects that should be in a students writing. Second, providing students with explicit instruction increases the likelihood of them remaining on task. Basically, if you want students to be on task, make sure they know what the task is and how to do it. 1Read more »

Jeff sits down with Brittany Oler to discuss how Kids Email is helping teachers and parents create safe and secure email addresses for students ages 5-13.

I have been keeping a journal off and on since I was kid because, as everyone knows, sometimes you just need to talk to someone who isn't going to talk back. You can find famous examples and samples here and here. I wish my handwriting were that nice.Nowadays, I keep a very specific type of journal. In it, I write about how what happens inside and outside the classroom affects my students and how I and my students interact with the activities, materials, and technology I/we select. The effects of keeping this journal have been profound which is in line with research:Read more »

In todays show, we ask the question "How can our school districts use WordPress as our main website platform?"

I would like to thank all of our EduFriends who have sent emails, texts, and tweets to check in on my wife and I. They are greatly appreciated.

In this look at digital portfolios, we will examine how each of these portfolio methods look and feel and more importantly why you should and should not choose them in both the school and personal settings.

Jeff sits down with Carl and Zack from Seesaw to discuss how students are creating digital portfolios in grades K-3 using their iPads and digital creativity.

Learn how to create and upload Video from your mobile devices to YouTube and edit them using the FREE Creative Suite on your mobile or desktop app.

Jeff sits down with Jerry Blumengarten and Brad Currie to discuss how educators are using Twitter to connect with each other. This podcast was originally recorded in December 2012.

The TechEducator is visited by THE FORCE! Join us as we talk about STAR WARS in the Classroom and how you can bring the Jedi's into your lesson plans!

Jeff sits down with Aaron Sherman to discuss the brand new Photos for Class and learn how students can have access to millions of creative commons photos for their projects.

Jeff sits down with Katie McClarty from Pearson Education to discuss Gifted and Talented education. Learn how the Center for College and Career Success can help you and your students.

Jon Corippo, Andy Losik, and Gregg Goins join the TechEducators to discuss CUE Rock Star Camps!

I still don't believe in using restrictions and filters from keeping kids locked into an app, but I have found that strategic use of guided access can transform a lesson, keeping kids focused on the actual object of the lesson.

Details of a lesson using the Scratch Jr programming app to create a digital learning experience for kindergarten students.

Learn how the iPad App Puppet Pals is being implemented in elementary schools to create AMAZING projects.

Learn how Scratch Jr can teach your students about Coding. Jeff and Sam also discuss the 2015 ISTE conference held in Philadelphia Pa.

Are you a dynamic educator from New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Are you interested in sharing your passions with like minded educators who are equally as passionate about supporting all that is good in education? If so, I would like to introduce you to NJ/PA ECET2!

Did you know that you can create classic cell by cell animations in Google slide and use the auto-play slide show to share them with your audience?

Pretty Link is come in both the free and premium varieties and can be found on the WordPress repository. Pretty Link allows you to input a URL of your choice and then mask it with a self branded custom URL of your choice.

Have you ever considered using VINE Videos in your classroom? Here are 4 great things you can try in your classroom right away!