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Students Create How-to Videos for School

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Christie Boen

If you work with students, you’ve probably realized that your students listen and learn from their peers. In fact, it’s easy to find research on the influence that peers have on each other. That influence can be harnessed when students Continue reading Students Create How-to Videos for School→

Posted in Innovation Spotlight

US History Podcast at Bend High

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Scott McDonald

Jeff Anderson, a US History teacher at Bend High, noticed that some of his students struggled to comprehend critical concepts when reading longer passages from their textbook. So, when they began the next unit on immigration, he wanted to try Continue reading US History Podcast at Bend High→

Posted in 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

Creative and Critical Writers using Book Creator

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Scott McDonald

The Pilot Butte 7th grade students in Karen Corson’s Language and Literature class enjoy writing. In large part because their teacher provides purpose, audience and student choice on many of their assignments. This week, the students are editing their rough Continue reading Creative and Critical Writers using Book Creator→

Posted in Innovation Spotlight

Set Students Up for Success With Screentime Settings

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Scott McDonald

When it comes to a student completing his or her homework, some challenges will always remain the same. Especially when it comes to time management and minimizing distraction. It does not matter if the work is completed on paper or Continue reading Set Students Up for Success With Screentime Settings→

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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

Green Screen with iMovie on iPads

Posted on August 27, 2019 by John Craft

You’ve been waiting for this feature for quite some time now! Well, it’s FINALLY here. Check out this short tutorial on how to use the Green/Blue Screen feature in iMovie on iPads!

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