One of my favorite back-to-school resources that I work on is the following academic planner. As an educator, it is essential to see the big picture so we can plan more effectively. Sin…
Less is more is the JupiterEd way. I can’t think of a better, more integrated and a more reliable LMS platform for over 14 years of my teaching career. Happy to send them my $50 a yea…
This pandemic has allowed us the opportunity have more 1-1 meetings with our students/parents than ever before. I like to empower students to set up 1-1 meetings with me, so all I have to d…
Inspired by the Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande, I created this checklist in order to empower students to see the big picture of their learning progress. I recommend printing …
Lesson Planning Mentality Throughout my teaching career, I noticed some very complicated and often not so friendly lesson plans. It was more important to me that the lesson plan is ea…
Screenshot: Google Chromebooks As the Data Specialist for the school, I conducted the following Professional Development for our teachers to go over how to engage their students more …
Nice to be at the forefront of the latest release from Gmail. Loving the redesign. Thanks to bro for the hookup. Learn more: http://inbox.google.com
Look who I randomly bumped into in the elevator at the end of the World Science Festival. I had made a post about WorldScienceU back in February. Quite an honor.
As you watch Episode 2, feel free to post your comments, thoughts and questions. Some of the best responses will be discussed at the end of the class. As always, detailed responses should …
Screenshot: Swipe four fingers up on your Mac. One Desktop for Work Browser (the website I designed) and One Desktop for Personal Browser. 1) Keep two desktops on your Mac. One for…
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…
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…
I went to watch Star Trek Into the Darkness in IMAX today and they sent me this. I have no need for this, so if you wish to use this code, feel free to use it. I also have no problem promo…
I just decided to subscribe to iTunes Match, and I have to say, I am really glad I did. It was kind of intuitive to figure out the best way to upgrade my low quality music to the higher qu…
