by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Dec 3, 2014 | Website Reviews
The Tech-Savvy Teachers LOVE trying new apps! However, despite our strong belief that many apps are underpriced, risking the development of future apps, apps that are discounted or temporarily free can be a great way to built your library without rocking your wallet....
by Richard Snyder | Oct 29, 2014 | Website Reviews
You’re probably familiar with this scenario: students are assigned a research project, they go online to find their facts, and you are given a bibliography with good online resources that students found. When you ask students to show you where the information...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Apr 7, 2014 | On Our Radar..., Website Reviews
Happy Monday from the Tech-Savvy Teachers! On our radar this week… I am becoming increasingly interested in the design of objects and resources that teachers create to help engage and teach their students. My most recent research in the area resulted in my...
by Mike Agostinelli | Feb 18, 2014 | Curriculum, Website Reviews
Students understand very little about nutrition. This may or may not be a surprise to you, but I was completely shocked. I see 135 students everyday and maybe 3 have a working understanding of nutrition. I am troubled by this because it is obvious to me that...
by Dr. Jason Neiffer | Jan 23, 2014 | Podcasts, Website Reviews
In this episode of the Ask-a-Tech-Savvy Teacher podcast, I evaluate ClassMint, a web-based note taking platform. I am on a quest to find the best apps that a teacher can use with a class set of ChromeBooks… will this app make my list? Watch to find out!...
by Mike Agostinelli | Jan 15, 2014 | Curriculum, Website Reviews
I came across a great site to use with elementary or middle school students in all curricular areas. Teach Kids News is the brain child of Jonathan and Karen Tilley and Joyce Grant. Jon and Karen would present news stories to their son’s class and decided to...
