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Friday, October 2, 2015

Sharing Tools: Prediction Video

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Predictions are important for reading because it gives the reader purpose and helps them monitor their comprehension. I made this video to...
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Techy Toolbox 3: QR Code Station Activites

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QR codes are versatile, so here is another type of activity you can do with them. Station activities vary as much as any other classroom ...
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Techy Toolbox 2: Google Docs "Chunking" Activity

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Reading a difficult text in one, linear sitting is usually not too helpful if you want to retain information. Thus, reading teachers ofte...

Techy Toolbox 1: QR Code Scramble

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In a previous post, I explain what QR codes are and how to make them and set them up. And I also talk about the scramble activity. Wha...
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Authentic Integrated Content Based Instruction ... Phew! That's a Mouthful!

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Click here to see ESLA: Our SU 14 E-Portfolios As an ESL teacher at an Intensive English Program , I am a huge believer in three primar...
Friday, May 23, 2014

Smartphoning Your Classroom: Four Easy Ways to Use Hand-Held Devicesfor The Power of Good

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These don't have to be evil distractions in your classroom Smartphones are omnipresent in our lives, and, to some teachers’ chagrin...

Inspiring Curiosity with QR Codes

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QR codes inspire curiosity and student engagement After seeing a   QR code  promotion at some store ,   I knew I wanted to use them in m...