Looking for quick ways to use Google Forms in language arts classes? I use this tool frequently in my room. Google Forms help me to gather data and to share…
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Digital Grammar Activities: Adding Meaning to Online Grammar
Digital grammar activities: we teachers can add meaning to our lessons. I know many of us are teaching grammar virtually, and many more of us want fun ways to teach…
Setting Up the Digital Classroom for Distance Learning
Setting up the digital classroom for distance learning should take into account your community, standards, and your students. Make a clean and simple digital classroom design. No matter what the…
Encouraging Literacy During Distance Learning
Are you encouraging literacy during distance learning? Here are my ideas for encouraging students to read while we’re not in the classroom. After a bit of the dust settled with…
Alternatives to the Literary Analysis Essay
Looking for alternatives to the literary analysis essay? I’ve found that a digital literary analysis project provides the perfect amount of scaffolding. Years ago, I wanted students to complete a…
Four Digital Tools to Engage Students
Try these digital tools to engage students. Digital tools for the classroom will provide data to adjust and plan future lessons. Our world changed quickly: Teachers, you are completely e-learning…
Digital Guidelines for the Secondary Classroom
Looking for digital guidelines for the secondary classroom? I have ideas for adding digital guidelines to classroom guidelines. I am still in the process of developing digital guidelines. My classroom…
Using Pictures in the Classroom
Using pictures in the classroom builds creativity and is a fun addition to many ELA lessons. Years ago, I purchased a bundle of old pictures from a flea market. It…
Implementing a 1:1 Classroom: Baby Steps
Implementing a 1:1 classroom? Here are some baby steps as you begin this endeavor. You’ve either been hired at a 1:1 school, or your school is moving toward 1:1 status.…
Showing Videos in Class
Showing videos in class? You probably will at some time. Consider these ideas so that the videos are not simply class fillers. I do not regularly show entire movies to…