Quiet Signals and Timers

…timer on their Smartphone as a count down or count up timer. The obvious problem with using this strategy is that you have to have your phone on and you…

Mathematical Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter

From Word Problems to Rich Math Tasks One research finding about how to foster a mathematical mindset is pretty clear. Instead of overloading kids with traditional “word problems,” we need…

Plickers Made Easy with Task Cards

…assessment tool, but it can be used for much more than assessment. In fact, teachers are using it for everything from digital exit tickets to checking attendance or even taking…

Interactive Teaching Made Easy

…Images for Plickers Plickers K-5 Facebook Group Sign Up Plickers Pinterest Board Plickers 101: Easy Digital Exit Tickets and More! (Blog post) Plickers 102: Innovative Ways to Use Plickers (Blog…

Interactive Whiteboards and Web Tools

…use a variety of interactive web 2.0 tools with our students in a way that allows all students to participate actively. I hope to add more items to this page…

A “Smart” Way to Motivate Students

…a YouTube video that shows exactly how it works. Just click here or on the image below. After watching the video, be sure to pick up all your freebie items

5 Ways to Make Your Students Smile

…a side of them you might not otherwise see. It’s a bonding time, which is a great way to work through behavior problems or emotional issues with kids. If you…

The True Cost of Free Teaching Resources

…collaboration. Now it seems like bloggers are just trying to make a buck off their fellow teachers. If they truly cared about helping other teachers and students, they would offer…

Plickers 102: Innovative Ways to Use Plickers

…what I’m learning about Plickers with other educators. If you aren’t familiar with Plickers, read my original post, Plickers 101: Digital Exit Tickets and More, to get an overview of…

Interactive Teaching with Plickers (Free Webinar)

…FREE formative assessment tool that works like handheld response clicker programs, but it’s far cheaper because it doesn’t require expensive clicking devices. If you’ve heard about Plickers, you might be…