techieMusings

There is nothing better than having an efficient system for your workflow to keep on top of tasks and ideas, to quickly reference notes and thoughts, and to jot down things you need to stay on top of from day to day. About six months ago, I stumbled upon NotePlan. And I have used NotePlan … Continue reading →

I had a chance to be a guest on the Ignite EdTech Podcast, hosted by Craig Kemp. We talked about the importance of starting with our “why” and dug into my motivation for writing Tech with Heart and the impact I hope my book makes. Catch me on episode 43. I encourage you to listen … Continue reading →

Kami has been a wonderful tool in my classroom for a number of years now. I began using Kami when I started teaching in a purely online format, as I needed a way to easily provide feedback to my students digitally. As I have continued to use Kami over the years, and as the company … Continue reading →

Find the full blog post on the Bullis School website Visual Art Peer Critiques Reimagined Shifting to an asynchronous presentation format allowed all students to actively engage and give constructive feedback on the work of their classmates  In a typical year, Art teacher Alice Shih-Kahn would spend two or three class periods having students present their … Continue reading →

Thanks to Wacom for the opportunity to share some of my experiences as a flipped classroom and online math teacher over the years! In this blog, I share: How I use Pear Deck to actively engage all students in my class, whether face-to-face or online How I create my flipped classroom videos — what tools … Continue reading →

I had a wonderful opportunity to give a talk at GoGuardian + Pear Deck’s Conversations About: Mental Health and Wellness conference. Those of you who have read my book, Tech with Heart, know this is a topic that is very important to me, on multiple levels. You can catch my full presentation below: How can … Continue reading →

Find the full blog post on the Bullis School website What is Puerto Rico? Spanish IV Students Use a Variety of Tech Tools to Create Digital Presentations, Conduct a Peer Critique, and Reflect on Learning Outcomes BY STACEY ROSHAN, DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Students in Spanish IV, taught by Bryan Whitford and Hilary Vellenga, just wrapped … Continue reading →

Find the full blog post on the Bullis School website . Where Were You When…? AP Psychology students in Ms. Kowalew’s class use Flipgrid to foster authentic engagement in studying “flashbulb memories” BY STACEY ROSHAN, DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Each year in AP Psychology, students complete a “Flashbulb Memory” project as part of … Continue reading →

Years back, I wrote a blog on Using @Wacom’s #BambooSlate, @zoom_us, & @SlackHQ to Teach Online. That has been one of my most viewed posts. I thought it was time to share a video with an updated & easier workflow. Wireless Whiteboard, Digitized Handwritten Notes, & Handwriting to Text with the Wacom Bamboo Slate ➕ … Continue reading →