Breakout games traditionally involve a box with locks for the players to try to open. Clues are hidden around the room and players circulate around trying to solve them. But … Read More
DIY Breakout Content
Getting students involved with curriculum can sometimes be difficult; so why not switch up the method of instruction and challenge them with a game? We’ve previously posted about breakouts. (See … Read More
Google Drawing – Quick Reference Guide
Google Drawing can be used to create different templates, worksheets, newsletters, and more! You can create custom layered images and banners to use on websites or newsletters. (If you are familiar … Read More
Version History: A Teacher’s Best Friend
Have you ever been typing and accidentally erased a section of your document? Or perhaps you collaborate on multiple drafts but need to go back to the original or previous … Read More
Google Docs – Quick Reference Guide
Google Docs is the cloud-based word processing app of the G Suite that provides a similar experience to Microsoft Word. Users are able to create documents, fliers, basic tables, and … Read More
Compass Learning – Creating Teacher-Assigned Paths
Compass Learning is a program that has many different activities designed to help students with reading and math. Generally students in our district will have a pathway specific to their … Read More
Skype in the Classroom – A Free Virtual Connection Community!
Skype in the Classroom is an online community from Microsoft that provides free virtual field trips, guest speakers and class collaborations with other educators and professionals. As staff this year … Read More
Chromebook/Chromebase Shortcuts Every Teacher Should Know
Chromebooks and Chromebases are wonderful at allowing teachers and students to connect and work in this digital world. But, as with any medium, there is always something that will go … Read More
Setting up Zearn Math Auto Login for Students
Zearn Math is a web and tablet application that is tied directly to the Eureka/Engage NY math curriculum. Zearn allows teachers to set up classes so that they can monitor … Read More
Using Skype Online to Get Connected!
There are many ways to connect with others virtually; some are more complicated than others but two of the easiest to use in the classroom may be either Skype or … Read More