Screencastify Adds Features & Functionality for Teachers and Students 

Screencastify has been a fantastic tool to record a computer screen for years.  But lately, Screencastify has been adding features to their already awesome platform and creating functionality that is perfect for the classroom.

Edutopia Article – “Effective Uses of Technology in Elementary School” by Avra Robinson 

After many months of remote learning and tuning into a device for synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, many teachers and students might be ready to move away from digital experiences and return to analog activities for learning.  Elementary educators, in particular, understand the need to regulate the amount of time students spend in front of a screen, and many of the activities in an elementary classroom are hands-on, active, and without the need for technology.  However there are many ways in which technology can provide unique opportunities in classrooms. When using technology in the elementary classroom, teachers should be judicious…

Educator’s Guide to Sutori 

When considering the value and impact of edtech tools and platforms, I always take a close look at the following factors:

1. Does the tool enable teacher’s and students to actively create and engage with others?
2. Is the tool simple and intuative to use?
3. Does the tool integrate seemlessly with the other powerful educational technologies widely used by teachers.

I recently had the opportunity to take a deep dive into a tool called Sutori. This resource is an emphatic “yes” to all of the questions above. It is a versatile content and multimedia creation tool. It enables students to interact with content in various ways while also having the opportunity to collaborate and engage with other classmates. It works great with other commonly used tools such as Quizlet, Padlet, and Edpuzzle.

NEW Line Tool and Color Picker Features in Canva 

Canva has come out with a couple of new features. Learn more here!

NEW Drawing Feature in Canva 

Exciting news from Canva this past weekend!  The application has created the opportunity for users to do some freehand DRAWING.  There are four drawing tools available including a pen, marker, glow pen, and highlighter.  Each drawing tool can be adjusted for size and transparency.  Additionally, there are endless color options that can be customized with a hex code or an eyedropper color picker tool to be very exact.  The eraser tool can also be sized to erase a large or small area of the drawing.  One of the really neat features of Canva’s drawing tool is that when the drawing…

Conversations with the Experts: Innovation Connection Speaker Playlist 

In the lead-up to our live Innovation Connection event on November 1st, EdTechTeacher’s Tom Daccord, Avra Robinson and Tom Driscoll had the opportunity to engage in fascinating discussions with nine of our featured presenters.

Creating Comic Strips with Canva for EDU 

Comic strips can be a fun and creative way to tell a fictional story, demonstrate understanding of nonfiction content, or share ideas in many other contexts.  With Canva for EDU, teachers and students can start from scratch or use a premade template to get started.

Canva for EDU Post & Video Directory 

We have a whole series of blog posts and videos designed to help you learn more about how to CREATE – and get your students creating in Canva for EDU. Check it out today!

Ways To Become A Perfect Teacher For Your Students 

Teaching is an art. Only those who strive to become the best teacher for their students can achieve career success. But there are also several practical tips on how to become a good teacher.