QR Codes and why they are super cool for education

A QR Code (Quick Response Code) is like a bar code, that when scanned will take a user to a website, give contact information, or share other information as instructed by the creator. Think the barcodes scanned at the register of a store that rings up items. For example if you scan this code itContinue reading QR Codes and why they are super cool for education

Edmodo – Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom

Edmodo is a social learning platform. It is a bit facebook, a bit LMS, and a lot of fun. Edmodo allows a teacher to create a classroom in cyberspace where students discuss, share, add, and continue their learning beyond the walls of the classroom and way beyond the final bell. And the best part- itContinue reading Edmodo – Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom

Twitter for Professional Development

Twitter is a goldmine! I fought the twitter and hashtag market fiercely until attending a fabulous session at FETC2014 on building professional development and the main tool used by the technology gurus leading the session was twitter. So I caved in and created an account and ***BAM*** a revolution in my professional community occurred. IContinue reading Twitter for Professional Development