by Mike Agostinelli | Nov 6, 2015 | ChromeBooks, Google, Hardware Reviews, Quick Look, Reviews
TechRadar released their list of the best Chromebooks of 2015. This list is from the perspective of an individual consumer. Expectations of Chromebooks change when thinking about using them in the educational environment. I have adjusted TechRadar’s top 5 by to...
by Mike Agostinelli | Sep 17, 2015 | Blended Learning, Media, On Our Radar..., Online Learning, Professional Development, Quick Look, VideoCasts
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a screen recording must be worth one million! We have been using a new app that is a game changer in the world of screen recording and it is called Recordit. Here is what makes Recordit life changing: It is free It works on...
by Mike Agostinelli | Sep 9, 2015 | Android, Apple, First Look, Keep Kids Coding!, Media, Quick Look
The Zoombinis have finally made there way to touch screens! You may remember these blue creatures if you taught or were a student in the 90’s. Zoombinis is a logic based puzzle game where you have to move the creatures, each with distinct attributes, through...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jul 30, 2015 | Curriculum, First Look, Media, On Our Radar..., Quick Look, Science
Stories can be some of the best catalysts to engage students in deep learning. The global oneness project is all about bringing rich multicultural stories and lesson plans for high school classrooms. Our award-winning collection of films, photo essays, and articles...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jan 6, 2015 | Common Core State Standards, On Our Radar..., Quick Look
Have you been looking for an online simulation to help your students understand a Math or Science concept better? ExploreLearning’s Gizmos are a great place to start. ExploreLearning has been around for over 10 years which gives them a true advantage in the...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jul 15, 2014 | First Look, Media, On Our Radar..., Quick Look
This article is the first of many “first looks”. At ISTE, Jason and I spent time on the vendor floor looking for new products and companies. Our “first look” series is the result of those meetings. First looks are not ment to be full fledged...
