I find mindmaps to be helpful tools and I love MindNode the macOS and iOS app for making very pretty mind maps. Unfortunately, MindNode is not a collaborative app. Coggle.it lets you make very nice mind maps collaboratively!
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Producing and using your own videos in your classroom is as powerful as a cheat code. However it can take too much time to do this well, unless you use Clips for iOS.
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“Memorization” is not a dirty word in education. However, it should be technology (not teachers) helping students memorize facts. Honestly, Quizlet is probably better at it anyway. Read this post to find out why you should be using Quizlet in your classes and how I have implemented Quizlet in mine over the past 3 years.
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Teachers in my building wanted an easy, high-impact way to send positive notes home to parents. I designed and sourced a custom postcard to add this tool to teachers toolbelts. I also saved my school a considerable amount of money over buying this product off the shelf.
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I have worked my whole teaching career on making students better presenters. I create opportunities for them to practice these skills in my class whenever possible. The Presentation Reflection assignment is at the core of this practice.
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