Skip to content

BLS Educational Technology

Ideas, Activities and Resources for Bend-La Pine Schools

Menu

Primary menu

Category Archives: Elementary School

Announcements in Video Form

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Christie Boen

Remember the days when the announcements were read over the intercom? Well, those days may be coming to an end. Many of our schools are now communicating the announcements via video and students are playing a large part in the Continue reading Announcements in Video Form→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Innovation Spotlight, Middle School

Reasons for Raspberry Pi

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Christie Boen

Tracy Howk is the Media Manager at Juniper Elementary. We are pleased to welcome her here with a guest post.  Raspberry Pi is a high quality, low cost computer. Developed by a non profit foundation in the UK, the handheld Continue reading Reasons for Raspberry Pi→

Posted in Elementary School, Innovation Spotlight

Students Create Video Recordings of Their Work

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Christie Boen

Mountain View High School’s math department has harnessed the power of students recording on the iPad using Explain Everything and then sharing their recordings in Google Classroom. As part of a review for a quiz or test, students are required Continue reading Students Create Video Recordings of Their Work→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Innovation Spotlight, Middle School

Novel Effect

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Christie Boen

I don’t remember who introduced me to Novel Effect, but I love it and think that you will, too – especially if you read picture books to kids! Novel Effect is an app that enhances the reading experience. Here’s how Continue reading Novel Effect→

Posted in Elementary School

Take a Walk in Their Shoes

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Christie Boen

Recently, I talked to a bus driver who was telling me about his route and the students that ride his bus. He was very positive and not complaining, but he made me wonder, “Do we teach our students how to Continue reading Take a Walk in Their Shoes→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Hot Corners on your Laptop

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Christie Boen

Today I want to share 2 hot corners that I use on my laptop that I would be extremely annoyed if I didn’t have them. You might be wondering “What in the world is she talking about?” Well, hot corners Continue reading Hot Corners on your Laptop→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

The Kid Should See This

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Christie Boen

Recently I learned about a great site full of informative videos for curious minds of all ages called, The Kid Should See This. The videos range from all types of topics such as science, technology, space, animals, nature, food, DIY, Continue reading The Kid Should See This→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Blind Kahoot!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Christie Boen

Recently I mentioned that I went to the Integrated Portland 2019 conference which is such a great conference. You really should try to go next year. It is totally worth it! I went to a session on Formative Assessment led Continue reading Blind Kahoot!→

Posted in Elementary School, High School, Middle School

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Primary Sidebar Widget Area

Bring Innovation to Your Classroom

Sphero Bolt Request Form

Sphero Indi Request Form

Ozobots Request Form

Bee-Bot Request Form

Breakout EDU Request Form

Search for topics:

Recent Posts

  • Keeping Self Service Tidy: Requesting Apps After the Review June 12, 2026
  • Helping K–5 Students Search with Purpose June 12, 2026
  • ChatGPT for Teachers April 28, 2026
  • Getting Started with typing.com September 10, 2025
  • Introducing Swank 🎥 September 9, 2025
  • Five Technology Tools for iPad Management June 11, 2025
  • Sora – Access and Tips 📚📱 March 12, 2025
  • Quick Access to Safe and Reliable Research March 5, 2025
  • Digital Citizenship Week 2024 October 2, 2024
  • MagicSchool AI September 27, 2024

Receive updates in your email!



Site Management

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Your Instructional Technology Support Team:

  • Robbie Faith: K-12 Schools
  • Tracy Howk: K-12 Schools
  • Laura Clark Canvas Support
  • Bend-La Pine Schools Support Directory
  • Twitter
Copyright © 2026 BLS Educational Technology. All Rights Reserved.
Theme: Catch Box by Catch Themes
Scroll Up