EdTech Talk

App   https://www.zipgrade.com/     I first heard about this app this week at my placement in a local High School. Although this app does not deal specifically with digital equity and media literacy, it is a great app for educators that I wanted to share. This app allows educators to scan, print, and scale quizzes and tests. It is a free app, but there are some limits you can avoid by using the paid version, which is an easy seven dollars a year. It is also available on Android and iOS devices and does not require use of the internet. However, the app does require an internet connection to sync grades into the system. Overall, I think this is a great resource that can help educators use their time and resources wisely.     Website   https://www.politifact.com/     This "award-winning website rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials" (ISTE,  pg. 78 ). In a time where there are multiple conflicting stor...

Tools for Engagement and the Affective Network Plickers Google extension: Chrome YouTube Downloader     http://www.chromeextensions.org/utilities/chrome-youtube-downloader/#.W60qcXtKiUk The Plickers app is “unique in that it doesn’t require learners to have devices to respond” (ISTE, 2018, p 42). I love that technology is being embedded within the curriculum, but not all school have access to devices. I love the idea of Plickers because the only person that needs the device is the teacher. It’s like a deviceless kahoot! app.   The Google extension listed above offers educators a way to bypass some of the security measures placed on school networks that restricts access to YouTube. As we know, YouTube can be a great source for educational purposed and I plan on utilizing it in my classroom. However, if the school has blocked the site, I can just use this extension so that I can play necessary videos for the day’s lesson. ...

I will be posting soon about technology in the educational setting. If you are interested in following along or would like more information, I will be using the book EdTech for the K-12 Classroom that was published by ISTE. I am currently in my teacher credential program at the University of Montevallo where I am studying English Language Arts. I believe that education is the single most important factor that can improve a person's well-being. I see teaching as a way to be on the front lines of shaping and securing future generations. I would like to be a positive role model for students and be there to guide them in their journey to be life-long learners.  Happy Reading. :)