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EdutechChick > Articles by: Cat Weers

A Framework for Evaluating Web Tools

October 24, 2016 by Cat Weers

As educational technology burgeons in the K-12 setting, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to decide which tools belong in your classrooms and school divisions. Furthermore, it’s likely that when looking for a tool to meet a learning goal, you will find more than one option. How do you decipher which technology is the best for your students?

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Filed Under: Edtech, Free Worksheets and Lesson Plans Tagged With: deciding on technologyt, deciding on what technology to use, Evaluating technology, evaluating technology K-12, how to decide on a tech tool, k-12 technology evaluations, tech tools in the classroom, technology committee ideas, website evaluation examples, website evaluations

Three Tech Tools to Make Learning Grammar Fun

October 22, 2016 by Cat Weers

Let’s be real….teachers rarely enjoy teaching grammar. I am often asked by teachers, “how can I make grammar more fun and engaging in my class?” The answer is not, “it’s impossible, it can’t be done!” Of course it can be done! Some of my favorite tech tools out actually assist students with practicing grammar in a […]

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Halloween History Challenge Free Worksheet

October 11, 2016 by Cat Weers

Use this Halloween History Challenge worksheet in your 6-12 classroom this month!

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Filed Under: Free Worksheets and Lesson Plans Tagged With: Free Halloween Lessons, Free Halloween Worksheet, fun halloween activities, fun halloween lesson plans, Halloween activities, Halloween ideas for high school students, Halloween Lesson Plans Free, Halloween Worksheet, history lessons for halloween

The Best Election Resources for K-12

October 4, 2016 by Cat Weers

Here are the best Election 2016 resources I could find on the web. There is something for all grade levels. Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Featured Lists Tagged With: 2016 election lessons, election 2016 lesson plans, electoral college lesson plans, lesson plan ideas for election 2016, lesson plans election 2016, resources for 2016 election, student voice 2016, voting 2016

Teacher Rock Star Amanda Jones

September 30, 2016 by Cat Weers

The very best teachers call their students their “kids.” It’s a fact! Meet Amanda Jones. Ms. Jones is one of those teachers.  She  treats her school “kids” the same way she does her babies at home- lots of affection and a healthy dose of tough love. Amanda is the Special Education (SPED) department chair at […]

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