Category: EdtechBlog
AI Resources for Teachers
ChatGPT is probably the most well-known AI tool in use. I’m sure you have come across many other resources that are worth sharing. Here’s a jack-of-all-trades AI I use: MagicSchoolAI. This tool includes a rubric generator, unit plan generator, lesson plan generator, ice breaker generator, teacher joke generator, and so much more! Sign-up is free. […]
google.com.hk is bothersome
When you input google.com with any browser, Google detects and directs their website to the closest google.com site. Since our internet line exits through Hong Kong, Google will redirect your browser to google.com.hk. To set your browser to use google.com instead of google.com.hk, input google.com/ncr and you’ll be able to access google.com moving forward. ncr […]
Try Parlay for Meaningful Class Discussions
Parlay is a free web-based discussion platform that fosters communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Check out this YouTube video that explains: Parlay in 60 Seconds. Aubrey recently invited me to her English Literature classes to see it in action. Then we sat down to chat about it. Here is what we discussed and how you […]
Tips and Tools for Hybrid Teaching
Check-in/Exit Ticket Tools One of the components of the NCPA Hybrid Learning Plan is creating lessons that include a check-in and exit ticket component. Here are some tools that you can try: Mentimeter.com – in minutes you can create a poll, quiz, open-ended questions, word clouds, and more. I like how you can download the […]
Try EdPuzzle with Canvas
EdPuzzle is a FREE web-based tool for educators that allows you to edit online videos and add interactive content specific to learning objectives. Recently, I sat down with our AP Environmental Science teacher, Nina Gross, to learn how she is using it in her classroom. First, it’s essential to know that she follows the flipped […]
[Repost] Alternatives to Padlet
Padlet is an effective tool for online interactive learning. However, we are not able to use it because of you-know-what-that-is. Trish (@TrishMerewether) discovered this blog post on 6 possible alternatives to Padlet by Richard Brayne. In short, the 6 alternatives tools are: Dotstorming Lino Wakelet Scrumblr Pinside Fligrid Each tool has its features and focus. […]
Co-planning Meeting with Teams 101
Why using Teams but not Wechat, Skype, etc? As a built-in function of the Microsoft Office software package, Teams is ready to be used by all NCPA staff. Rather than switching between a phone and a laptop when using Wechat, or registering and adding a Skype account just for the meeting, Teams provides the fastest […]
Tech in the Toilet: Tech for Co-Teaching (Andrea Honigsfeld Edition)
In this edition of Tech in the Toilet we celebrate Andrea Honigsfeld’s visit to campus with a rundown of tools that support co-teaching. After objectives, materials, roles, and responsibilities have been established, each teacher completes various lesson planning tasks such as scaffolding activities, differentiating materials and assessments, finding alternative resources, creating learning centers/stations, and so […]
Read Aloud Any Text in Mac!
Have you ever wonder what is the use of the “Speech” function in Preview? Well, literally, it can read you the selected text of the document. Why should I listen to a text? It may because you are tired of reading after a whole day’s work or you just want to try something new. […]