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EduSciTech Tips

Go Paperless with HelloSign for Gmail

byMr. Jamal

Finally discovered a solution to sign documents directly from Gmail. These electronic signatures are legally binding and is sure to save countless trees and help you stay organized. Go Gr…

My Reflections

Reflections on CitiBike

byMr. Jamal

Photo Credit: pjamal.com Photography As some of you might have noticed, I am a huge proponent of green initiatives such as CitiBike. Yesterday,after waiting for 10 days to receive my C…

Tech news

Google Wallet is now integrated with Gmail

byMr. Jamal

This is revolutionary considering how easy Google has made it to send money to your friends, families or clients. You can now send money to anyone in the US with a gmail and Google Wallet…

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gem: Google Cultural Institute

byMr. Jamal

I found this to be an inspiring hidden gem to allow us to really explore arts and museums across the world in the luxury of our homes. It's all free and you can perhaps start a Google…

My Reflections

Just Signed up for CitiBike Annual Membership

byMr. Jamal

What kind of science educator would I be if I did not promote and live by my green ideals? I plan on taking full advantage of this program all summer long, as well as next year by truly e…

App of the week: PrimoSpot (FREE)

byMr. Jamal

Anyone with a car in the city should take advantage of this useful App called Primospot. It has a list of available parking spots based on parking rules. Also, you can remember where you p…

EduSciTech Original

Upgrades to Queens Central Library

byMr. Jamal

One of the most under-utilized FREE resource out there is the local library. I went back to Queens library after over a year and saw some major upgrades. The librarian told me that some pe…

Ted Talks

TedMed talk: David Blaine explains how he pushes limits

byMr. Jamal

If you don't think this guy is crazy, I have to question your sanity. I do love his respect for science.

Funny

Jon Stewart's favorite Bassem Youssef talks at Time 100 dinner

byMr. Jamal

What appeals to me the most about Daily Show's Jon Stewart is that he is not only funny, but witty and an incredibly smart guy. One of his disciples, if you will, Bassem Youssef was i…

Ted Talks

TedTalk: Want to live longer? Play games!

byMr. Jamal

I have always advocated for making education more fun - just as fun as games. I see it as a game. You have an objective. You have to solve a challenge through creative means. Turns out, T…

Calendar

Return of the Cicadas

byMr. Jamal

My co-teacher brought a live one in class. The story of the cicadas is fascinating. Return of the Cicadas from motionkicker on Vimeo .

EduSciTech Original

pjamal.com Presents: Word Circles as a Literacy Improvement Tool

byMr. Jamal

In an effort to improve literacy, which is a major part of the new Common Core, this is a Word Circle that I use with my students. I don't claim credit for coming up with the idea, bu…