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Integrate Technology and Visual Arts with Google Apps
In a previous post, I described TechnoGallery. Not only is this project fun for beginners, but it integrates technology into the visual arts curriculum. Using Google Apps for Education, the activities...
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New Google Docs Project for Primary Grades
The latest addition to TechnoKids’ new line of technology projects created for Google Apps for Education is TechnoStories, designed for Grades 1 to 3. This project builds basic word processing and...
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Teach the Writing Process with Technology
Is there a way to spark student interest in the writing process? Yes, there is! Use technology to engage primary students using the book templates in TechnoStories, a unique computer project that...
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Design a Fan Club Newsletter using Google Docs
This week TechnoKids released a new, innovative computer project in which students express their passion for a topic. In TechnoNewsletter, students make a fan club newsletter with a series of articles...
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Experiment with Sum in Spreadsheets
There is more than one way to write a formula. In a spreadsheet, there are many ways to write an addition formula. Try them! Which way do you like the best? You have surveyed your friends to find...
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Teach Online Research Skills AND Engage Students!
Although young people today are savvy Internet users, often their skills are restricted to social media and video and photo sharing sites. Their research skills may be limited to a Google search and...
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Teach Students New Writing Skills with Blogging
Blogging is a unique form of writing that presents students with new challenges. Taking advantage of students’ keen interest in technology and combining it with language arts curriculum objectives...
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Insert Quotes using Google Docs Research Tool
Looking for a way to give your writing impact? Do you need to find evidence to support your viewpoint? Do you want to strengthen an argument? Google Docs has a Research tool that searches for quotes....
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Research Sources – Know the Difference
Research projects are an integral component of curriculum. Students select an area of inquiry and then they explore to investigate the topic. As educators, we focus on helping students to develop...
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Reflection Questions for Biography Projects
Biographies do more than inform readers about a remarkable life. These true life stories explain the contributions of a notable person. A study of a hero or famous figure provides advice and insight...
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Print Speaker Notes with PowerPoint 365 Online
In a previous post, I reflected on the importance of teaching effective public speaking strategies. In preparation for presenting a slide show project, we need to coach students with guidelines and...
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Updated Internet Activities for Kids
TechnoJourney internet activities have been recently revised, with new and improved lessons for elementary and middle school grades. The Internet is constantly changing and so are TechnoKids projects!...
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10 Reasons to Use E-Cards in the Classroom
Is there educational merit in having your students send e-Cards to each other? Yes! For both skill building purposes and for engaging digital savvy young people, e-Cards can be used in an educational...
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Free E-Card Sites for the Classroom
In my last post, I recommended using e-Cards in the classroom for a variety of reasons – curricular as well as motivational. To get started, here are some suggested sites to find free e-Card sites, as...
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10 Tips for Using E-Cards in the Classroom
Have your students sent and received online greeting cards? Here are some tips to make finding, sending, and receiving e-Cards in the classroom a fun, easy, and worthwhile activity. Try Different Web...
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Webcam Tips
What do you think about using webcams as part of your curriculum unit? Read each statement. I want my class to learn Internet search skills. My students can’t find any good webcam sites. We have...
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10 Ways to Use Webcams
As teachers, we know that it’s more powerful for students to see things than to read or hear about them. Webcams have been available for decades, but they can still be an effective educational...
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Cyberbullying – Teach Awareness and Responses
As educators, we strive to promote a climate of respect. Bullying behavior is evident on the playground, but it is more difficult to detect and respond to when it takes place online. In addition,...
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8 Free Sound Libraries for Schools
Looking for music or sound effects to enhance a digital project? Here are some sites offering free downloads that are legal for use in any educational, non-commercial application. Caution: Some sound...
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Why Students Should Use Presenter View in PowerPoint 2
In my previous post, I explained how to use Presenter View in PowerPoint 2016 and 2013. It’s a nifty new feature that, if you have a projection system, allows a presenter to see the current slide,...
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