TechPudding
Reviews
Usability and Visual Design: 3 Tools that Have it All
(Check the actual thing out at http://www.wix.com/techpudding/techpudding) Greetings! Today I’d like to showcase two free web 2.0 tools that are both easy to use and look incredibly professional. They are both great tools to create widgets for websites, wikis, or blogs. Unlike many free web 2.0 tools available, their designers thought hard about creating clean and simple user … Continue reading
The New York Times Learning Network: An Innovation in Student Engagement
Today I stumbled upon a highly innovative resource called The New York Times Learning Network. In particular, I came across the Student Opinion blog. I am incredibly impressed with this resource and feel that most educational sites can learn a few things from it! There are a few reasons why I believe this to be … Continue reading
Tech for Calm: Great Apps for Relaxation
At the end of a rushed, packed work week, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by my never-ending to-do list. When this happens, I like to do one of two things: read a great novel or create some artwork. So this weekend I chose the latter and went in search of some relaxing and artistic apps for my … Continue reading
Online Tech Tutorials: Not Just for Teachers
Since my last post examined how to troubleshoot technology issues independently, I thought I would dedicate this one to websites that provide formal tutorials and just-in-time training for a variety of technology tools. Formal training references and tutorials are useful for both teachers and students to learn how to use technology. Whenever I try a new … Continue reading
Increase Communication Without Raising Your Hands
When it comes to classroom interactions, not all students are comfortable raising their hands. As a teacher, I often wish that I could read students’ minds and learn what questions and comments they have while I speak, while they present, or while a presenter interacts with them. I want all students to share their immediate thoughts with me … Continue reading
Time to Timeline: A Review of 5 Free Tools
Thanks to the amazing Ed Tech Leader Gina Stefanini’s presentation at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference in January 2011, I learned about five tools that can help students and teachers create visual, interactive timelines. I finally had the chance to sit down and experiment with them! There are infinite ways in which you can … Continue reading
