by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
In the world of blogging there are organizations that have bloggers employed and then there are individual bloggers. Here are some education blogs from both types that have proved most useful in dispelling myths, providing staff development, and offering relevant... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Teacher toolboxes in the modern teaching environment are many and diverse. Most include trusted standbys like Evernote, Google tools, Edmodo, Wikispaces, and others. Of course, everybody has their own favourite sites and tools, but the fact remains teacher toolboxes... ![The Best Google Classroom Cheatsheet for the Online Teacher [infographic]](https://d2wldp4wpenmih.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/brain-on-google.jpg)
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Those teachers out there familiar with Google Classroom will love this Google Classroom Cheatsheet from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. It features 10 cool things that are a must for educators using Google Classroom to know how to do. Here’s a sneak... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Smartphone cameras are becoming more powerful than they’ve ever been. Thanks to smartphones, the digital camera is getting a serious run for its money. With a smartphone camera you can look forward to features like plenty of megapixels, image stabilization, and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Lots of students claim to hate math. It’s not a new thing for a math teacher to hear. That’s the point at which the teacher makes a choice. Do they continue to let the haters hate? Or do they find a way to make their subject more interesting? Thankfully,... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
There are more free edtech tools out there than you can shake a yardstick at. Innovative minds are at work everywhere in education. As often as they can, teachers try to reap the benefits of this. What helps is making sure they have lists like this within their grasp.... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Digital distraction is a term only those living in our Information Age might know. Being distracted by technology isn’t a new thing, but today’s tech is different. It’s personal—so personal, in fact, that we can’t imagine living our lives... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Technology has enhanced our lives in countless ways, but it’s also brought us added stress and considerably shorter attention spans. For instance, for all its boons and benefits, the smartphone has been accused of bringing about the death of conversation—and... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Edtech practices are about learning and improving performance by using and managing classroom technology appropriately. That means using technology in the form of products/apps/tools to enhance learning, pedagogy, and instruction. But the most powerful technology any... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Technology
Kids and technology can be a good combination. It’s not all wasted time in the vast hole of the Internet. This is especially true if they are utilizing education apps when they are on devices such as an iPad, smartphone, or other tablet devices. But what are some of...