The pandemic has been hard on all of us, and teachers are a group challenged beyond anything that is healthy or sustainable. Despite that, I saw so much innovation, creativity, and positive shift as a result of the reality we found ourselves in during remote and hybrid learning. I want to highlight a handful of … Continue reading →

I recently got the OKIOCAM T document camera*, and wanted to share some ideas for pairing it with Flipgrid for both having students demonstrate their thinking and for instruction. I was interested in the OKIOCAM for a couple of key reasons: It is extremely portable I was looking for a document camera that is highly … Continue reading →

I had a chance to join AJ Bianco and Chris Nesi to talk all things Tech with Heart on episode 113 of Podcast PD. What I appreciated most about this conversation was the opportunity to truly dig into: why I flipped my classroom initially how my own introverted & perfectionist nature has driven my work … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure to join Scott Nunes for a Livestream event to share the power of the all new Draw mode in Canva paired with a Wacom tablet. As a former English teacher, Scott shared ideas for the ELA classroom along with design tips for making the most of Canva. I, of course, shared … Continue reading →

If you haven’t tried Genially yet, this video is for you! Genially allows you to create highly interactive and animated presentations, graphics (ie: images with hotspots, eye-catching social media posts), infographics, videos, and more! In this video walkthrough, I start by creating an interactive graphic that looks very similar to Linktree. This could be a … Continue reading →

I compiled some very quick tips in this if/then scenario chart to share with teachers at my school in preparation for any asynchronous snow days we may have. More than that, though, these are general suggestions that teachers can use to create any sort of student-paced lesson plans. This is a very simple and minimal … Continue reading →

Back in November, I shared that I had launched three free mini courses to spread ideas and tips for making the most of Pear Deck, Flipgrid, and Kami when paired with a Wacom tablet. I now have a 4th FREE mini-course to add to the mix, focused on Canva for Education! PLUS, all giveaways are … Continue reading →

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 →