​​​​ Technology has changed the way effective teachers reach, inspire, and motivate students. It is not a new concept. I still remember my teacher explaining the giant laser disk to us in 5th grade. I heard the word laser, and I thought it was awesome. Who can forget the joy of playing Oregon Trail at school? New Technology has always impacted the classroom. However, none may be more influential than Nearpod. Nearpod is a presentation tool that connects a teachers presentatio

Reading and writing are two key indicators of high student performance. However, as teachers, developing these skills in students can be extremely difficult. I was one of those students who hated to write. I still remember copying stories and poems and turning them in as my own work. I did not become a true "learner" until college. So, how can teachers help students develop a passion for reading and writing at an earlier age? For my classroom, Storybird was the solution. For