Almost 500 Blog Entries: 2020 Blog Roundup
"I have ninety nine jumps out of the airplane," said my Dad. He had been a paratrooper, special forces, and retired Canal Zone police officer. "Why did you stop at ninety nine jump
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Adult Learners: Reflections on the Jigsaw Method
Over at the TCEA TechNotes blog , my entry on the jigsaw method came out early this morning, as you can see below: [
Overcoming Two Common Challenges with @Wakelet
Check out my latest blog entry on Wakelet at TCEA's TechNotes blog....you may want to see the rest of my series on Wakelet here .
Writing About the 5E Model Plus ISTE Standards
What fun it is to write blog entries about the 5E Lesson Plan model . Since I became an ISTE Certified Educator, I've had fun blending ISTE
Five Tips for CTOs at the Start of School
As I look back on my years as a technology director, and director of instructional technology, several points come to mind. In the rush at the start of a school year, it's easy to
Listening to Blog Entries at Anchor.fm #edtech #edtechchat
Anchor.fm is an awesome space to share short (or long) podcasts. One of the ways that I use it is to add audio to blog entries I write over at TCEA. What's neat about Anchor.fm is
5E Lesson Planning with #GoogleEDU Stuff
Are you ready to embrace the 5E Lesson Planning Model ? I've written a few [blog entries about the 5E Lesson Planning Model](
Building Connections
Every other day, I'll get an email from someone looking for advice (I also get two or three spam emails or releases from PR professionals trying to let me know about something unre
Hacks for Google Docs Users
When I chat with friends and colleagues, we often share tips on how we're using various technologies. Since so many folks I know use Google Docs, I find myself helping them out and
Keep Infographics Simple
In this blog entry I share a bit about my experiences with making infographics. How much fun it is to go through the process with a roomful of fun educators at a recent conference.
Keeping Track & Synching Bookmarks
Since I work on several different computers (e.g. GNU/Linux, Windows) and browsers (e.g. Torch, Chrome, Firefox), I often wish all my bookmarks were in
Keynote Turns into Learning Opportunity #coding #stem
A few months ago, I had the chance to keynote a conference held at Houston Baptist University (HBU). Special thanks to Dr. Dawn Wilson and Dr. Katie Alaniz for the invitation to sp
Make Text Bigger
Did you read my TCEA blog entry on making text bigger on the screen? Facilitating a session in San Angelo, I took advantage of a few ways to share my resource links with others. Th
Personalized Learning Research
When new research came out recently about personalized learning, I was inspired to write a blog entry that summarized the research but also aligned existing blog entries to each sp
Be Android Safe on the Web
Wondering how to secure Android phone communications? You'll want to read this blog entry! Be sure to visit the [ TCEA TechNotes blog to read this entry ](
My GoogleEDU and MicrosoftEDU Blog Entry Roundup
Over at TCEA TechNotes blog this year, I've written quite a few blog entries. Are any of you reading them? [
Apple TV Grumblings
When I first bought my Apple TV (approx $100), I remember being excited about the possibilities. It was the same kind of feeling I had when I bought a Chromecast for small portion
My Dear Abby Column
Earlier this year, I had a brainstorm. Usually, they don't amount to much but this one has been so rewarding to write. I wondered if I could create a "Dear Abby" column but for edu
How would you Improve Your Library?
A few days ago, my article on Hack the Library: Relic or Springboard, appeared. A question I have for those of you who may alread
10 @TCEA Blog Entries: The Latest Idea Roundup
Here's the latest roundup of blog entries I've written for TCEA TechNotes' blog...happy reading! [
No More Death by Powerpoint
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Shifting the Conversation: Basic Tech Skills #MIEexpert @microsoftedu
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Calling All San Antonio, Austin Area @Adobe Learners!
Looking for hands on learning on important Adobe products? Maybe you need some tips and tricks to streamline your workflow? Developing new workflows by learning through trial and e
Make eLearning Possible
As any teacher knows, truly engaging learning is social. Whether we share what we have learned with others or we undertake the learning journey together, little true learning occur
Narrated Images with Microsoft Sway
Ever created a podcast before? Now you can do so easily with Microsoft Sway. [ ](
Texas Virtual School Network #Grant
Note: This blog entry originally published at TCEA.org/blog Are you a public rural school or open enrollment charter? Then you may want to review the elig
Managing Smart Tech #iot #cybersecurity #security
How are you managing smart technologies? Are you prepared for the Internet of Things (IoT) onslaught of fifty billion devices by 2020? That’s less than three years away! Forty six
Recording Audio/Video on #iOS #edtech
“I love using my iPhone for on the go audio and video recording, but the built in mic just isn’t doing the job. What can I use to better record audio for those critical interview
Visualizing Our Understanding: Graphic Organizers
“The use of graphic organizers,” says the El Campo ISD’s Intervention Warehouse website, “is a powerful tool that is easy to
Minecraft: Education Edition Tutorial Videos
Are you a Minecraft: Education Edition digital native? If so, do we have a treat for you! Take a look at [this new video series](
The Power of Yet! for Hackers and Phishers #yetpower
“Why did he click on that email attachment?” asked one technology director I spoke with recently. The click led to a ransomware attack that expanded to the business department’s se
Connect then Engage with @Flipgrid Video #msftedu
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Create Lessons with #FREE Interactive #Math and #Science Simulations @flipgrid #msftedu
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Looking for a way to engage students with video and video creation? The Apple iPad’s rich ecology of video editing apps empowers students to be directors of fantasy and science fic
Chrome Add-Ons: Accent Marks and More
Did you know that the Texas TEKS (§128.14. Spanish Language Arts and Reading, Grade 3) require students to learn a
Touch the Future with Free Coding Resources
By 2020, the Internet of Things will include approximately two billion objects. Each of those devices will need to be told what to do through programming. Who better to do the job
Lessons from Chromebook Educators
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5 Video Annotation Tools for Your Class @mrs_johansen @letsrecap @edpuzzle @flipgrid
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How's Your District Protecting Confidential Student & Staff Data? #edtech #txlege #txed
“People are living in an unprecedented condition,” shares the 2014 Pew Research Report on The Future of Privacy, “of ubi
Supporting ELL/ESL Learners with Tech
“What level of cognitive complexity are students operating at,” asks Dr. Chris Moersch, “when using technology in the classroom?” Technology, asserts Dr. Moersch, needs to be used
Got Classroom? #MSFTEDU #MIEExpert #MSClassroom
“How can I connect OneNote Class Notebook assignments to Microsoft Classroom Assignment grades?” What a fantastic question to have pop up in the no cost TCEA Microsoft Innovative E
Exploring Virtual Teaching Environments
This blog en
Easy Answers to FAQs about 3D Printing
Getting started with 3D printing or thinking about it? There are tons of resources online, as well as Diigo groups where resources are shared frequently. Check out the TCEA resourc
Five Anti-Malware Tips for Schools to Share with Staff
Every other week, I read or hear about a school district that has suffered a phishing attack, an approach distributed by email designed to trick you into giving your email username
PBL Planning: Begin with the End in Mind
“The Superintendent just called. The marquee in front of the football stadium hasn’t been connected yet.” I stared at the phone in my hand in disbelief. When my team got toge
3D Printing Apps
“He’s not a programmer!” cried my Mom when my father bought me a $3,000 Apple //e computer, dot matrix printer, and software (e.g. VisiCalc, The Print Shop) at age 13. “He’s terrib
Easy Answers to FAQs about 3D Printing
Getting started with 3D printing or thinking about it? There are tons of resources online, as well as Diigo groups where resources are shared frequently. Check out the TCEA resourc
Flipped Learning with Podcast #flipped #screencasting #msftedu
Amazingly, someone (names changed to protect the innocent) wrote me yesterday with this request about flipped learning: This is Rachel from Jeremiah Middle School in a large urba
Google-Animated Book Display for Your Library @kristawelz
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Solving Wicked Problems Parts 1 - 3
Note: This blog entry was originally published in 3 parts at TCEA TechNotes blog at I've combined all into one blog entry here. The term "wicked pro
App-Smashing with #GoogleApps Tools #gafe
This blog entry originally pub
Creating Classroom eNewsletter Tools #google #msftedu #tceamie @touchcast
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Open Educational Resources (OER) - Amazon Inspire and More
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10 Steps to a Blended Learning Classroom #MIEexpert #MIE #tceamie1
"What's Office 365?" asked a second grade teacher last week at a casual meeting. "My district is moving from what we have now to that." The transition, of course, was from MS Excha
TCEA MIE Podcast #2 with April Wagner @wagnerwoman #mieexpert
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5 Tools to Enhance Teaching, Learning and Leading #mieexpert
Have you heard about these Microsoft tools? When I first heard about them, I was shocked. I had spent so much time looking in one direction that I failed to realize the rich ecosys
Achieving Inbox Zero with @MSOneNote
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3 Tips for Equipping and Empowering Educators #txeduchat
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Become a Storymaker
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Collecting, Curating, and Sharing with Seesaw
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Podcast: ePortfolios with Google Sites
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TCEA MIE SkypeChat #1 featuring Dr. Tom Grissom
Listen to the TCEA MIE SkypeChat 1 featuring Dr. Tom Grissom via SoundCloud or [Get
#TCEATots Voxercasts: Learning for Elementary Educators
Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to travel to the TCEA Tots and Technology Conference taking place in Galveston, Texas for elementary educators. When I attend conferences
Free Professional Development #microsoft #msftedu
Are you a…learner? Teacher? Leader? Innovator? Take advantage of the no cost TCEA Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) academies taking place throughout Texas over the next few mont
Cutting Out Curriculum Director & Teachers of Learning Process
In a storm of reflection and foggy thinking, I had lots of fun writing the first two installments of a new series for TCEA's TechNotes blog The Self Transmediated Learner. The blo
ELL Strategies: Digital Phrase Walls and Anchor Charts #TCEA #TechNotes
The following post originally appeared on TCEA's TechNotes Blog ! Be sure to check it out at [
Get Your Drone Pre-Flight Briefing
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3 Tips for Green Screen in the Classroom #android #iOS @sandscholars
If you aren’t taking advantage of green screen to add depth to project based learning in your classroom, then you will want to read this primer on how to get started. In this entry
5 Tips for Organizing Your Supervisor
Like a one person pit crew, secretaries and support staff make the difference between success and failure for the school leaders they serve. The more the support staff know, the be
Run Android on Google Chromebook This Year 2016
Google’s announcement that the Google Play Store with its Android apps will be available to some models of Chromebooks may be a game changer for education. [](
Sharing Made Easy via Your iPad #iOS
iPads are creation engines for K 12 and adult learners. The problem is “How do you get all those creations off your iPad and some place others can access it?” This blog entry explo
Top Mobile Apps for Reading and Creating eBooks
Get your students and yourself reading more and creating your own ebooks with the great free apps and tools in this blog.[(read more)](
5 Ways to a #Onenote Onetastic LearningExperience! #msftedu @onenotec @msonenote
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Five Tips to Increase Webinar Interactivity
“How can I make my webinars, w
Lesson Planning: 5E Model + Technology
While lesson plans may have fallen out of favor in some districts, replaced by online curriculum management systems, the lesson planning process still represents an excellent oppor
Three Strategies to Create InfoGraphics for the Art-Challenged @tcea @tltechlive
Special thanks to Peggy Reimers for inspiring this blog post with her TCEA Lunch & Learn Webinar, Engage Learners with Infographics: [
Five Paths to an IoT-Powered Learner #iotlearn #iot
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Solving the Testing Problem with iPad Assessment Apps
The following blog entry appeared in TCEA TechNotes and is a collaboration between the editor (Lori Gracey) and I, even though my name appears on the byline: [
Ready? Set...Vox!
In this blog entry, publishe
Texas Districts Receive National District Award
In collaboration with Lori Gracey, Executive Director at TCEA, I was pleased to author the blog entry linked below featuring my dear friend, Dr. Joy Rosseau's district, Arp ISD. Ar
On the Horizon: Digital Signage #edtech #txed
Check out my latest blog entry, On the Horizon: Digital Signage, over at the TCEA TechNotes blog! Here's the lead: T
5 Ways to Live Stream Your District's High School Graduation
Wondering what to do about video streaming high school graduation live? Yes, it is that time of year when superintendents are frantically turning to their technology staff and say
Three Tips for Classrooms Using Office 365
Looking for powerful tools to enable critical skills like group to group creativity, collaboration, and sharing? Microsoft Office 365 provides educators with a powerful suite of t
Gamifying Learning with Quizziz #tcea #gamify #gaming
Be sure to check out my new article over at TCEA's TechNotes blog...thanks to Lori Gracey (Editor) and TCEA for publishing it: [
Opening The Door to Possibility #stem
Today was my first day in my new position as Director of Professional Development at the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA). Key parts of my day were spent planning with D