I am excited to be participating in and presenting at the Engage by Kognity virtual conference for the second year. Their tagline for this year’s conference, “bridging pedagogy and technology, together,” is in complete alignment with my #TechWithHeart message of always starting with the problem/why before jumping to technology as a solution. Read to the … Continue reading →

I wanted to share an activity spark that you can adapt and use in your classroom to kickstart the new year, build relationships, and help you support your students in reaching their personal goals. This activity is centered around having students share a word (or words) to drive their 2022. 2022 Goals & One Word Activity … Continue reading →

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to express my sincere thank you to all those who continue to inspire and push me forward. I am incredibly thankful for all of the opportunities this year has brought. I have been so uplifted and supported, and I feel such a deep sense of purpose and know … Continue reading →

I had a chance to present at Wacom Connected Ink to talk about how I pair my Wacom One tablet with Kami to save time and give more effective, personalized feedback. You can check out the presentation recording here: If you’re interested in learning more about which Wacom tablet I recommend, check out this video: … Continue reading →

I am so excited to share three FREE mini-courses that I recently created, in partnership with Wacom. In these bite-size modules, I share tips for making the most of Pear Deck, Flipgrid, and Kami when paired with a Wacom tablet. To access this free training, simply fill out this form. You will then receive a link … Continue reading →

If you’ve been reading my blog or watching my YouTube videos for a while, you know that I am very interested in the intersection of digital and analog. So when I learned about Boogie Board’s smart pen, I was interested in how this device can help students and teachers. This is where the Blackboard Smart … Continue reading →

Canva has just launched a new VIDEO EDITOR tool! It has been possible to create animated graphics for a while now in Canva, but the new release: brings a timeline editor mode to Canva allows you to record a video (with your webcam and/or a screen recording) directly in Canva includes free stock footage, music, … Continue reading →

By intentionally integrating technology into lessons, teachers can give all students in the room an opportunity to share their voice and express their ideas in a format that best fits them. This session will highlight how to leverage Pear Deck with a Wacom tablet to: (1) provide a platform for all students to contribute and … Continue reading →

I’m excited to share some ideas for using Xencelabs Quick Keys, which allows you to set up to 40 customized shortcuts to improve your workflow in any app. In my demo and review, I share a step-by-step walkthrough of how I’ve set up my Quick Keys. Not only do I share the more traditional way … Continue reading →