STEM is all about teamwork, however, students sometimes have difficulties working together. The ideal situation is for every student to participate, share their ideas, and complete a task. Instead, I would often find students arguing, sitting, and doing nothing, angry or sad at their teammates. I knew something had to
Ozobots can be so much fun, but sometimes give you multiple problems. Here are some of the troubleshooting tricks I have discovered along the years of using Ozobots. I first purchased Ozobots for my classroom in 2015!! What really drew me in, was that that they do not need a
From its start in the mid-90s, digital storytelling has been a powerful tool for centering the author’s voice with its combined use of images, video, audio, original artwork and other forms of media. It’s no surprise, therefore, that it’s an effective tool for empowering and engaging students while exploring and
Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials
Do you freak out every time a student carries an iPad across the room??? Do you worry when your students stand up from the table?? I know I do, but not anymore!! My iPads are now protected by the Rud-Ed ProLOCK case. This case is extremely durable, drop proof, yet
Looking for some new tools while you teach from home? Here are some of my favorites!! Click here to view all of my favorites on Amazon. Hue Camera The HUE HD Pro is a great tool that can act as a web cam, document cam, and much more. Normally I
FIVE weeks in quarantine! I Can’t believe it, and I still remember doubting that school would even close. This is the fifth week at home and I really have not left my house except for three grocery store runs. It is definitely a time we all will never forget. Here
One of the top questions I get is “what are your favorite apps to use in your classroom?” And, this isn’t a question I get solely from STEM or tech teachers, but from classroom teachers as well. I know these teachers aren’t asking about meaningless games either. They are looking
Do you find yourself suddenly teaching from home with your computer? You’re not alone. As thousands of schools close down, some for the rest of the year, many teachers are confused on how to approach the situation. I am here to let you know that you have help! I have
As thousands of schools close around the world, teachers are turning to virtual learning. So many companies are being generous and changing their paid plans to FREE. Here is a list of the companies that are helping us out. Newsela Newsela’s entire product suite is available to all teachers, free
Looking for some easy to prep digital learning activities? There are many engaging, yet purposeful activities students can do independently. These projects are easy to share on Google Classroom, and you can even grade digitally! If you have a student that can not go on the computer, you can download
I get questions every week asking what I use in my makerspace and how to begin one. I’m so happy to be able to share with you all the tips and tricks I have learned along the way to start and maintain a successful makerspace. In 2017, I switched from teaching
Do your students struggle with drawing the black lines when using Ozobots? Mazes will help your students focus on coding and problem solving. Have two sports themed mazes sent straight to your inbox free!
