by edtechninja | Jul 31, 2013 | Featured, Websites
Professional development for teachers is important. It helps teachers remember that they are learners too. There are, however, different kinds of professional development out there, some good and some not so good. Teachers have probably experienced both at one time or...
by edtechninja | Jun 19, 2011 | Conferences, PD/Training, Posts, Websites
The ISTE Conference is coming up June 26-29, 2011. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and their yearly conference is a great way to learn about new technology, tools, and ideas on how to use those things with kids to engage and help them...
by edtechninja | Jun 13, 2011 | Featured, PD/Training, Posts, Video, Websites
The edTech Ninja likes to take pictures of his class when doing fun activities. By the end of the year the Ninja has collected many pictures to share. He keeps them available online using Picasa Web Albums. Some years ago the Ninja wanted to step and give my students...
by edtechninja | Dec 29, 2008 | Posts, Websites
Google Docs is a very cool online Office suite of apps. It includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, presentation software (like PowerPoint), and a online form creator. The form creator will allow you to create an online survey or even an online quiz for students to...
by edtechninja | Dec 28, 2008 | Ask the Tech Ninja, Featured, IWB, Posts, Websites
Another frequently asked question is how to get PowerPoint files into SMART Notebook. The easy answer is to do a Smart Print Capture. First open your PowerPoint file and go to File and then choose Print. In the drop down menu tha allows you to choose which printer you...
by edtechninja | Nov 21, 2008 | Comm. Arts, IWB, PD/Training, Posts, Websites
Two websites that I like to use for storytelling/story writing are Kerpoof and Big Universe. The first, Kerpoof, will allow students to choose a scene and then add characters to the scene. You can add motions and effects to the characters making for a really cool...
