Preparing for a New Year and Moonshot Thinking

As I return to work, I am refreshed and ready to tackle what lies ahead for us in the education world. My enthusiasm has been met by two new districts requesting assistance with the effective implementation of technology in their school systems.  This affirmation of my action plan definitely reignites the fire within me to influence teachers to differentiate and personalize their instruction in order to engage and empower student achievement.  What an exciting beginning to a New Year and Moonshot Thinking!

15 Amazingly Useful Google Services You Should Know About

"As one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, Google have a very special place in my heart. They’ve created a huge number of products and services that make all of our lives easier, beginning with their famous web search engine. Everyone’s heard of Gmail and Google Maps, but it may surprise you to find out just how many Google services exist that you probably don’t know about..."

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"Power To The Pupil" by Jennie Magiera

This lady motivates me every time I hear her speak.  I was so fortunate to have her as one of the Google Leaders in Austin, Texas!  Listen to this presentation and I'm sure you will be inspired, too...

Sheppard Software

At Sheppard Software, there are hundreds of free, online, educational games for kids. Anyone interested in online learning can use this site - there are so many subjects - (geography, math, animals, science, etc...) and many levels of games and activities for learners of any age. 

Quia

Quia offers some great activities for practicing states and capitals -- flashcards, a matching game, a concentration game, and a word search. 

Where in the USA is Mr. N? – A State Capitals, USA Cities, and Landmarks Game

Where is the Mysterious Mr. N? is a great capital game. 

To Play: Choose "US Capitals", "US Cities", or "US Landmarks"

Read where Mr. Nussbaum is.

Click on the appropriate state and

score as much as possible in two minutes.

Scribble Map

Scribble Map

Scribble Maps is a fantastic site that allows you to edit and customize your own Google maps. You can use the tools to draw on or to label any map available from Google Maps. The maps can then be printed, saved, emailed, or embedded on a webpage or blog.  The best part is that it is FREE!

Here's a demo: