TechTools for the Classroom

Authentic Assessment in the Digital Age

Authentic Assessment in the Digital Age

This edWebinar will explore a process for using technology to effectively capture, and communicate student work with peers, families, and the community.

Year of Classroom Video

2018 Is the Year of Classroom Video

In this edWebinar, watch edtech enthusiast Shannon Holden as he simplifies the process of picking the right video-sharing platform, video editor, or screencaster to suit your needs.

Using blubbr.tv to Flip Your Classroom!

Using blubbr.tv to Flip Your Classroom!

Teachers wanting to “flip” their classrooms are faced with a dilemma: how can they make students accountable for what they are learning? In this edWeb webinar from the Tech Tools for the Classroom community, middle school assistant principal Shannon Holden showed educators how to use blubbr.tv to make class materials interactive for their students.

Using Plickers to Assess Student Learning Instantly

Using Plickers to Assess Student Learning Instantly

Formative assessment is one of the most effective ways for a teacher to affect student learning. In fact, formative assessment has been shown to affect learning more than class size and educational level of the teacher!

Using Google Hangouts to Extend Learning Outside the Classroom

Using Google Hangouts to Extend Learning Outside the Classroom

Google Hangouts began as a way for friends to meet online to chat about random topics. As time went on, people discovered that the platform is perfect for gathering a group of classmates to study. Shannon Holden showed teachers how to leverage the power of Google Hangouts to provide “anytime – anywhere” learning and student collaboration.

iPad Apps That Take Classroom Learning to the Next Level

iPad Apps That Take Classroom Learning to the Next Level

One great aspect of the “App Revolution” is that new apps are being developed for students and educators every day! In this webinar, Assistant Principal Shannon Holden showed educators how to find and implement iPad apps that will take student learning to the next level.

Making Learning a Collaborative Process With Skype

Making Learning a Collaborative Process With Skype

Over the past few years, Skype has grown from a quirky platform with limited functionality to an excellent tool for students and educators alike! Middle School Assistant Principal Shannon Holden showed teachers how to communicate and collaborate with educators around the world with Skype.

Using Google Drive to Streamline the Teaching and Learning Process

Using Google Drive to Streamline the Teaching and Learning Process

Schools across the United States have been integrating Google Drive into their instructional programs for years, and many report an increase in learning, collaboration, and FUN! University Adjunct Instructor, Shannon Holden, walked educators through the process of taking a classroom “paperless” with Google Drive.