It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year again. If you’re lucky enough to teach at a school where you’re allowed to celebrate Christmas and plan Christmas activities for your students, deciding what to do each year can be a challenge. Planning activities for middle schoolers can be particularly challenging. I remember during my … Read more

Document cameras are an innovative tool that allows users to project images of handwritten notes, photographs, or physical objects on their desk to the screen to share with others. They can be beneficial both for in-person instruction and virtual instruction. Using a doc cam in the classroom makes it easier for all the students in … Read more

Smartboards are becoming increasingly popular in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, but these technological tools can also be quite beneficial in preschool classrooms as well. Smartboards allow students to interact with lessons, which can make learning more engaging and effective. This can be especially true for preschoolers who love learning by doing and want … Read more

Technology is certainly all around us. And, that is definitely the case in the classroom as well. Each year, we find new ways to incorporate technology into our lessons to benefit our students. Interactive whiteboards and SMARTboards are two tools you may be considering to help engage students in lessons, make learning more interactive, and … Read more

Did you know that the origins of Halloween can be traced back over 2,000 years? Do you find yourself more excited than your students about Halloween festivities in the classroom? Before you start planning your Halloween costume and classroom Halloween party, don’t forget to also think about choosing some Halloween Smartboard activities for your students. … Read more

As technology becomes more accessible in educational settings, a growing number of students are utilizing gadgets to enhance their learning experiences, raising the question of which is best for study, laptop or tablet. This shift offers unprecedented opportunities for accessing diverse information and acquiring new skills, transforming the traditional educational landscape. Yet, the approach to … Read more

Many schools are banning students from using cell phones in class, citing distraction and interference with learning as primary concerns. This stance is understandable, as the aim is to maintain an environment conducive to education. Despite these concerns, it’s worth considering the potential benefits of integrating mobile phones into classroom activities. Not all are convinced … Read more

The dramatic rise in cell phone usage globally, including among younger, school-aged users, brings into focus the debate on why phones should be allowed in school. Cell phones are a forbidden item in most classrooms. Many schools have policies against students taking their gadgets out of their backpacks during the day or even bringing them … Read more

Incorporating technology into the classroom, such as Chromebooks, proves extremely valuable for student learning and assignment completion, but it also introduces new challenges. If your school has recently invested in a set of Chromebooks for each classroom (or if you’ve generously provided them for your students), you might encounter the predicament of efficiently organizing and … Read more