Recently, I’ve been exploring the value of games in education, and have had quite a few emails requesting suggestions for games students can play to engage them with content. Needless to say, when I came across this infographic, I had to share – it provides a lot of food for thought about using educational video … Continue reading »
I don’t know about all of you, but Gmail is my best-friend. It’s where I get all my emails, where I chat with my friends and family, and how I procrastinate when I have way too much going on to waste time. So, naturally, when I came across this cheat sheet from the fine people … Continue reading »
A few weeks ago I posted 17 Questions To Consider When Planning BYOD Programs and the popularity of that post led me to find today’s featured infographic. Here’s a great look at things to consider when deciding whether or not to implement a BYOD program: Continue reading »
This year, I have heard of many schools struggling with students being cyberbullied or instigating the cyberbullying. The influx of ways to communicate with each other online leads many students to post texts or images without considering the repercussions of those actions – which can be as devastating as suspension, expulsion, and sometimes criminal action. I believe … Continue reading »
The Bouncy Balls classroom noise level monitor remains to this day one of the most popular posts on TeachBytes. So, when I came across CalmCounter, I knew I had to share immediately. Although it doesn’t have any exciting bouncing balls, it is still a solid way to measure classroom noise: Just like Bouncy Balls, CalmCounter is a website … Continue reading »
So far, blogging on this website has been one of the best decisions I ever made. I’ve found it valuable for my own personal growth, as well as a resource for my own faculty members. Hearing all of your feedback and comments has been incredible – and encourages me each day to share new, important … Continue reading »
When I came upon this infographic – it made me smile! I’ve been considering taking a MOOC for the past couple of days, and it has gotten me to do some research on online learning. I did some online learning during my time at Johns Hopkins, and have even designed some modules since then, but I … Continue reading »
From books and pencils all the way to iPads and Chromebooks, technology in the classroom has undergone quite an evolution over the last 150 years. Check out this infographic from the fine folks at USC outlining the timeline of educational technology: Continue reading »
A friend of mine in high school had an unusual hobby: origami. While most of us would spend our free time at home watching television or listening to music, he would sit down at his desk with tiny pieces of colorful paper and create masterpieces. I always wanted to know how he did it: where … Continue reading »
What makes a great teacher? Is it their educational credentials? Their expertise in the subject? Their smile? Well, this week’s infographic attempts to answer just that question by outlining the current stating of teaching in America. Check it out below: What do you think makes a great teacher? Continue reading »
