A Closer Look at Open Educational Resources 18Jun2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez OERs have gotten really good over the last few years, and they’re totally free, but in order to steer clear of the crap, you have to know where to look.
How Khan Academy is Bringing Mastery Learning to the Masses 3Mar2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez Khan’s new mastery learning system allows learners to get personalized practice, close skill gaps, and advance at their own pace. And yes, it’s free.
6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2019 6Jan2019 by Jennifer Gonzalez This year’s collection includes a discussion monitor, a tool that analyzes writing, a virtual reality tour maker, and my favorite new game.
Voice of Witness: Bring the Power of Oral History to Your Classroom 23Sep2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez The need for these books goes beyond curriculum: Reading these stories will make our students better humans.
Join Our Summer 2017 YA Book Club 28May2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Join us this summer as we explore a reader-recommended collection of five outstanding books for young adults.
8 Great Educational Podcasts for Kids 23Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Looking for more ways to enhance learning with technology? Consider podcasts: This excellent collection of eight can be shared with your students tomorrow.
Graphic Novels in the Classroom: A Teacher Roundtable 9Oct2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Four teachers discuss how using graphic novels has enriched their instruction, strengthened student comprehension, and engaged their most reluctant readers.
CommonLit: An Online Library of Free Texts 18Sep2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you’re looking for high-quality informational and literary texts to use in the classroom, you’re going to love the free online library at CommonLit.
Listenwise: Bringing World-Class Podcasts to the Classroom 15May2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez Podcasts make wonderful texts, and they’re awesome for teaching listening skills. Listenwise is a platform that helps you make the most of them.
