CodeHS offers a wealth of resources to teach coding. As a middle school teacher I was on the lookout for a program that would have students code in JavaScript. My 6th grade students use Khan Academy lessons to code animals… Read More ›
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Web Developing with Dash
I’ve been teaching the programming languages of html and css for years. Every year I try and bring my students to a higher understanding of coding while still letting them experience the pride of creating something that they can share… Read More ›
10 Tips on Starting a Student Led Tech Squad at Your School
I have been running a student led Genius Squad with my 7th and 8th grade students since the first day of the school year. Our Genius Squad is modeled after the Apple Store’s Genius Bar and offers help to both… Read More ›
Engage Learning and Creativity with Digital Comics: StoryboardThat
This is an amazing web based resource which is highly entertaining and engaging for both teachers and students. It’s impressive, incredibly easy to use, quick to learn and very easy to share. As a computer teacher who teaches film, storyboarding… Read More ›
Go! Diigo! Go!
Hands down! This is the very best bookmarking site there is. Diigo! Sure it can bookmark, but it can also mark— Need to highlight the text? What color?!! Want to add notes, easy! Want to bookmark the page for later,… Read More ›
Designing Awesome Digital Badges
I’ve had many people ask me how to create badges and in response here is a guide: 1. Borrow Other’s Badges (No need to invent the wheel!): if author has not explicitly put badge image in public domain or the… Read More ›
Technology Theme: Digital Media is a catalyst for change!
As a computer teacher, I really do believe I have the best job ever. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an optimist and always love what I currently teach. When I taught physical science I felt I had the best subject… Read More ›
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