Author: darciepriester0619

1. Grab and Go Guides Derrick Roberts is creating a Teacher Tactic Guide on common issues such as behavior, asking questions after instructions have been given, etc. It will have tips and strategies for teachers to use. This reminds me somewhat of the playbook I helped create earlier this year. Check out the guide and… Continue reading June 23rd Weekly Finds

1. Engagement During Instructional Videos Jeremy Jorgensen posted the below thread on Twitter this week asking for tips on how to keep students engaged while watching instructional videos. It currently has over 50 replies. Check it out and see what additional tips you can add or glean: https://twitter.com/jeremyajorg/status/1668952579831894016?s=20 Engagement with Instructional Videos 2. Building Better… Continue reading June 16th Weekly Finds

1. ChatGPT + Quizizz Take a look at the below video to see how quickly and easily you can create personalized quizzes for your students - these could be helpful for SPED and ESOL students especially! https://youtu.be/Zm_ex0Z5x8c Use ChatGPT to create personalized quizzes in Quizizz 2. Using OER OER or Open Educational Resources are SOOO… Continue reading June 9th Weekly Finds

1. Cumulative Album Covers Love this idea from Sara Ziemnik where students create record album covers for a significant person or "Renegade" from history that was studied during the class. What a great idea for a final year-end project! https://twitter.com/sziemnik2198/status/1663547451918401537?s=20 Renegade Album Covers I could see this type of project being applied to so many… Continue reading June 2nd Weekly Finds

1. Looking for Free PD? If you're looking to get a jump on recertification points or just want to work on some learning or re-learning some skills, The Digital Learning Podcast's most recent episode shares the details on all the free summer PD offerings. Listen on your favorite podcast app or check out the episode… Continue reading May 26th Weekly Finds

1. Accessibility for All I've been working hard this past year to make sure I incorporate accessible practices into the courses and professional development opportunities I design, so the quote below caught my attention: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsD-mP5sWjv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Most of us know that federal law requires public places such as stores, restaurants, hospitals, and even school buildings to… Continue reading May 19th Weekly Finds

1. Podcast in Canva I keep being amazed by this tool! There is so much you can do and now podcasting is among them! While we school has a WeVideo subscription, I still like to give students choice in how to complete projects and do it within programs they are comfortable with. It's nice to… Continue reading May 5th Weekly Finds

Wow, April flew by! I blinked and it's almost May. Enjoy today's Weekly Finds! 1. Differentiation Strategies Teacher2Teacher had a recent Twitter chat and one of the questions popped up in my feed: What’s one small differentiation strategy that can make a big impact? That's a huge question! Check out what other educators said in… Continue reading April 28th Weekly Finds

1. Online Tools for Teaching and Learning I mentioned last week that I'm a facilitator for the Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) program and my goodness do the participants in my latest class have some great edtech tools to share! This week another participant shared a project from students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where… Continue reading April 21st Weekly Finds

1. Vote for Top Tools of 2023 I'm a facilitator for the Canvas Certified Educator (CCE) program and in my current class, a participant shared that they use Jane Hart's learning site, Top Tools for Learning, as a resource for finding out more about digital tools. I had not heard of this site before and… Continue reading April 14th Weekly Finds