For the past 3 years, I have been teaching at an inner-city high school in Dallas Texas. Each year I see an increased level of student engagement with authentic projects. That is projects that require students to solve real-world problems. Students present their solution and receive feedback from the end-user, business partners, and community members. Providing authentic … [Read more...] about Authentic Projects Needed
Creativity in Education
In 2012 Adobe published a study called Creativity and Education: Why it Matters. I find it extremely surprising that 68% of education majors say creativity is something you are born with and something you can learn. This study shows a large disconnect between the current level of creativity in education and the need for creativity in the workforce. … [Read more...] about Creativity in Education
Best PowerPoint Alternative For Middle School Students
I know that I told you about PowerPoint alternatives for middle school students in another post but this time I want to tell you about Powtoon. Powtoon is without a doubt the best PowerPoint alternative for middle school students. So what makes Powtoon so great for middle school students? The service is free Students can signup with Google Just as easy as … [Read more...] about Best PowerPoint Alternative For Middle School Students
How to Add a Timer to a PowerPoint Presentation
Timed activities, such as table talk and think pair share are great for increasing engagement. The transition flows better when you can simply set the timer from the current slide you are on in your PowerPoint Presentation. In this tutorial I will walk you through how I add a timer to a powerpoint presentation. This tutorial is known to work with Microsoft Office PowerPoint … [Read more...] about How to Add a Timer to a PowerPoint Presentation
Powerpoint Alternatives For Middle School Students
Powerpoint used to be the desktop program for demonstrating mastery. There are many more web based services that can be used instead of powerpoint. Below are a few powerpoint alternatives. Prezi Prezi is a good alternative to powerpoint. The latest changes make creating a Prezi easier. You can allow your students to create an account if they have school email. If your … [Read more...] about Powerpoint Alternatives For Middle School Students
Scratch Tutorial For Beginners
Scratch is a visual programming language to help introduce kids to programming concepts. With Scratch you can create interactive stories, animations, and games. The great thing about using Scratch in the classroom is that it is free. Students that wish to learn more about Scratch can download it at home, create and share their creations online. In this step by step Scratch … [Read more...] about Scratch Tutorial For Beginners