Monica BurnsSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Monica Burns Class Tech Tips: Teach the Elections with ThinkCERCA Resources and Tips By Monica Burns published 17 October 16 ThinkCERCA has launched theTeach the Electionswebsite, anonline elections center which features free classroom resources and tips. Class Tech Tips: 7 Tips for Managing the Internet in Your Classroom By Monica Burns published 14 October 16 If you’re looking to have more control over the Internet in your classroom there are different ways to keep students in check throughout the school day. Class Tech Tips: 7 Reasons to Check Out Ormiboard This School Year By Monica Burns published 11 October 16 I was super impressed by this teacher tool that gives educators the power to create their own interactive presentations for students. Class Tech Tips: 7 Election Lesson Ideas & Resources for Teachers from PBS By Monica Burns published 7 October 16 I’ve always believed that one of the roles of educators is to help their students become well-informed, curious, and active citizens. Class Tech Tips: Everyone Can Code: Free Lessons & Resources from Apple By Monica Burns published 4 October 16 Apple Education has released a new iPad app called Swift Playgrounds. Class Tech Tips: Educeri Teacher Resources: Over 1,000 K-12 Lessons By Monica Burns published 27 September 16 As a big believer in the power of formative assessment I’m also excited that they have acheck for understandingtool built in to the platform. Class Tech Tips: Educeri Teacher Resources: Over 1,000 K-12 Lessons By Monica Burns published 27 September 16 They have real lesson plans, created by educators that align to the national standards. Class Tech Tips: New to Computer Coding? Learn How To Teach Your Students By Monica Burns published 22 September 16 Teachers with access to a range of technology tools can make learning computer science a priority for their students. Class Tech Tips: Apple Teacher Program: Self-Paced Learning and Badges By Monica Burns published 20 September 16 The Apple Teacher program provides a self-paced learning experience for educators. Class Tech Tips: 9 Ways to Get Every Student Tweeting… Even in Kindergarten! By Monica Burns published 13 September 16 If you want your students to start tweeting, there are lots of ways to incorporate this social media platform into your classroom. Class Tech Tips: 5 Reasons to Use Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom By Monica Burns published 9 September 16 This content creator includes gamified decks, quizzes, flashcards, assessments, learning games, and more. 8 Tips for Teachers Using Google Cardboard in School By Monica Burns published 6 September 16 On this list you’ll find a handful of things you may not know about Google Cardboard and a few ways to take your use of this super cool tool to the next level. Class Tech Tips: 6 Reasons to Try PBIS Rewards in Your School By Monica Burns published 2 September 16 This PBIS management system makes it quick and easy to continuously reward students for meeting behavior expectations. Class Tech Tips: 19 Free Classic Books in the iBookstore By Monica Burns published 30 August 16 If you have an iOS device or work with students who have iPads in their hands, you’ll want to check out this list of totally free classic books! Class Tech Tips: Walkabouts: Integrate Movement in Math, Language and Literacy By Monica Burns published 23 August 16 Walkaboutsare simple-to-use, cost-effective online lessons that integrate movement into subjects like math, language and literacy. Class Tech Tips: 5 Ways Teachers are Using News-O-Matic in their Classrooms By Monica Burns published 18 August 16 This iOS, Android and web-based platform gives kids access to five brand new current events articles each day. Class Tech Tips: 11 Free iBooks for K-12 Students By Monica Burns published 17 August 16 My last two years in the classroom were teaching with completely free iPad apps. Class Tech Tips: Kiddom Helps Teachers Monitor Student Progress By Monica Burns published 12 August 16 Kiddom is a personalized learning platform that helps teachers monitor student progress. Class Tech Tips: 12 Apps and Websites for Super Readers By Monica Burns published 10 August 16 These iPad and Android apps are perfect for independent reading in school, family read alouds at home, and to support the development of reading skills. Class Tech Tips: 6 Annotation Apps for iPad Students By Monica Burns published 4 August 16 Annotation tools can help students during a close reading or research activity, or as they explain their thinking about a topic. Class Tech Tips: 6 EdTech Spotlights from Channel One News By Monica Burns published 2 August 16 The list below is a roundup of my edtech spotlights for Channel One News – some of my favorite classroom tools. Class Tech Tips: 9 Reading Response Apps and Websites By Monica Burns published 29 July 16 A reading response provides teachers with lots of information on student understanding and sets a purpose for reading. Class Tech Tips: 19 Tools for Tech-Savvy Teachers: Content, Assessment & Creation By Monica Burns published 26 July 16 It’s a collection of my favorites organized into three categories: Class Tech Tips: 4 Stats Apps for Sports Lovers By Monica Burns published 19 July 16 These apps have been created by a variety of sports organizationsand are perfect for making connections to the real world. Class Tech Tips: 5 Ways to Use Adobe Spark to Share School Stories By Monica Burns published 14 July 16 I’m a huge fan of this free platform nowavailable on the web or through individual iOS apps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Tech & Learning NewsletterTools and ideas to transform education. Sign up below.* To subscribe, you must consent to Future’s privacy policy. MORE FROM TECH & LEARNING...1What to Know About Buying Robots for Schools2AI’s Remarkably Imperfect Productivity Tricks Us Into Mistakes. 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Class Tech Tips: Teach the Elections with ThinkCERCA Resources and Tips By Monica Burns published 17 October 16 ThinkCERCA has launched theTeach the Electionswebsite, anonline elections center which features free classroom resources and tips.
Class Tech Tips: 7 Tips for Managing the Internet in Your Classroom By Monica Burns published 14 October 16 If you’re looking to have more control over the Internet in your classroom there are different ways to keep students in check throughout the school day.
Class Tech Tips: 7 Reasons to Check Out Ormiboard This School Year By Monica Burns published 11 October 16 I was super impressed by this teacher tool that gives educators the power to create their own interactive presentations for students.
Class Tech Tips: 7 Election Lesson Ideas & Resources for Teachers from PBS By Monica Burns published 7 October 16 I’ve always believed that one of the roles of educators is to help their students become well-informed, curious, and active citizens.
Class Tech Tips: Everyone Can Code: Free Lessons & Resources from Apple By Monica Burns published 4 October 16 Apple Education has released a new iPad app called Swift Playgrounds.
Class Tech Tips: Educeri Teacher Resources: Over 1,000 K-12 Lessons By Monica Burns published 27 September 16 As a big believer in the power of formative assessment I’m also excited that they have acheck for understandingtool built in to the platform.
Class Tech Tips: Educeri Teacher Resources: Over 1,000 K-12 Lessons By Monica Burns published 27 September 16 They have real lesson plans, created by educators that align to the national standards.
Class Tech Tips: New to Computer Coding? Learn How To Teach Your Students By Monica Burns published 22 September 16 Teachers with access to a range of technology tools can make learning computer science a priority for their students.
Class Tech Tips: Apple Teacher Program: Self-Paced Learning and Badges By Monica Burns published 20 September 16 The Apple Teacher program provides a self-paced learning experience for educators.
Class Tech Tips: 9 Ways to Get Every Student Tweeting… Even in Kindergarten! By Monica Burns published 13 September 16 If you want your students to start tweeting, there are lots of ways to incorporate this social media platform into your classroom.
Class Tech Tips: 5 Reasons to Use Game-Based Learning in Your Classroom By Monica Burns published 9 September 16 This content creator includes gamified decks, quizzes, flashcards, assessments, learning games, and more.
8 Tips for Teachers Using Google Cardboard in School By Monica Burns published 6 September 16 On this list you’ll find a handful of things you may not know about Google Cardboard and a few ways to take your use of this super cool tool to the next level.
Class Tech Tips: 6 Reasons to Try PBIS Rewards in Your School By Monica Burns published 2 September 16 This PBIS management system makes it quick and easy to continuously reward students for meeting behavior expectations.
Class Tech Tips: 19 Free Classic Books in the iBookstore By Monica Burns published 30 August 16 If you have an iOS device or work with students who have iPads in their hands, you’ll want to check out this list of totally free classic books!
Class Tech Tips: Walkabouts: Integrate Movement in Math, Language and Literacy By Monica Burns published 23 August 16 Walkaboutsare simple-to-use, cost-effective online lessons that integrate movement into subjects like math, language and literacy.
Class Tech Tips: 5 Ways Teachers are Using News-O-Matic in their Classrooms By Monica Burns published 18 August 16 This iOS, Android and web-based platform gives kids access to five brand new current events articles each day.
Class Tech Tips: 11 Free iBooks for K-12 Students By Monica Burns published 17 August 16 My last two years in the classroom were teaching with completely free iPad apps.
Class Tech Tips: Kiddom Helps Teachers Monitor Student Progress By Monica Burns published 12 August 16 Kiddom is a personalized learning platform that helps teachers monitor student progress.
Class Tech Tips: 12 Apps and Websites for Super Readers By Monica Burns published 10 August 16 These iPad and Android apps are perfect for independent reading in school, family read alouds at home, and to support the development of reading skills.
Class Tech Tips: 6 Annotation Apps for iPad Students By Monica Burns published 4 August 16 Annotation tools can help students during a close reading or research activity, or as they explain their thinking about a topic.
Class Tech Tips: 6 EdTech Spotlights from Channel One News By Monica Burns published 2 August 16 The list below is a roundup of my edtech spotlights for Channel One News – some of my favorite classroom tools.
Class Tech Tips: 9 Reading Response Apps and Websites By Monica Burns published 29 July 16 A reading response provides teachers with lots of information on student understanding and sets a purpose for reading.
Class Tech Tips: 19 Tools for Tech-Savvy Teachers: Content, Assessment & Creation By Monica Burns published 26 July 16 It’s a collection of my favorites organized into three categories:
Class Tech Tips: 4 Stats Apps for Sports Lovers By Monica Burns published 19 July 16 These apps have been created by a variety of sports organizationsand are perfect for making connections to the real world.
Class Tech Tips: 5 Ways to Use Adobe Spark to Share School Stories By Monica Burns published 14 July 16 I’m a huge fan of this free platform nowavailable on the web or through individual iOS apps.
