D. Barkes
Padlet Is No Longer Completely Free! What Now?
If you were on social media the past several days, you probably noticed the outrage over the plan changes made by Padlet. People were in...
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D. Barkes
- Nov 12, 2018
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Nearpod
Technology has changed the way effective teachers reach, inspire, and motivate students. It is not a new concept. I still remember...
D. Barkes
- Nov 12, 2018
- 2 min
Technology in the Classroom: Apple Clips
Two years ago I purchased my domain and WIX account to begin sharing educational technology ideas with teachers. In two years, a lot has...
D. Barkes
- Jun 7, 2018
- 3 min
Technology in Physical Education
Over the past several years, classrooms have gone through dramatic changes. Workbooks, handouts, and PowerPoints have become a thing of...
D. Barkes
- Aug 12, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Virtual Reality
How familiar are you with virtual reality? How does it work? Is it beneficial for the classroom? I am ashamed to say that I was not very...
D. Barkes
- Aug 1, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Wizer for Teachers
I had an amazing opportunity to beta test the new Wizer for Teachers before it went live August 1st. If I had to restrict this blog to...
D. Barkes
- Jul 19, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Popplet
For me, the school year is right around the corner. At the start of every year, I am just as excited as day one. I believe I stay...
D. Barkes
- Jul 17, 2017
- 4 min
Technology in the Classroom: Symbaloo EDU
Many of you have read my post about Symbaloo. Actually, it was my first post to my blog. I originally planned to re-write the post and...
D. Barkes
- Jun 18, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Symbaloo Lesson Plans
For many, Symbaloo is not a new tool for their classroom. Symbaloo is a great bookmarking tool for teachers...and really anyone. I love...
D. Barkes
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
Technology in the Classroom: Padlet
You taught a lesson that was awesome! The kids loved it, they were engaged, and they asked all the right questions. Then, the kids leave...
D. Barkes
- May 3, 2017
- 2 min
Technology in the Classroom: Smore
At times, I have found myself complaining that parents and guardians do not take an active role in their students learning. While, at...
D. Barkes
- Apr 24, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Wizer.Me
Have you ever stumbled across some type of tool for your classroom, and thought "Oh my gosh that is awesome!"? Well, I had that moment...
D. Barkes
- Apr 17, 2017
- 3 min
Technology in the Classroom: Touchcast
How do you keep your students engaged in the classroom? I have already discussed tools such as Nearpod and Storybird. However, effective...
D. Barkes
- Mar 22, 2017
- 2 min
Technology in the Classroom: Storybird
Reading and writing are two key indicators of high student performance. However, as teachers, developing these skills in students can be...
D. Barkes
- Mar 8, 2017
- 1 min
Technology in the Classroom: Where to Begin?
So if you are like me, you have countless websites you visit on a daily basis. Many of these relate to your school or classroom, and...
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