Learn Google Classroom in 10 Minutes
Apr17

Learn Google Classroom in 10 Minutes

The following learning module will help any teacher or student learn how to use Google Classroom in under 10 minutes.  There are 10 teacher topics and 6 students topics.  Each video is under 90 seconds long.  The videos were created using Camtasia Studio and the entire learning module was created using Articulate Storyline.  Enjoy! The PC, Mac, and Chromebook friendly module can be accessed here. The HTML5 version for tablets and phones can be found here....

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Student Blog Template with Camtasia Tutorials
Oct24

Student Blog Template with Camtasia Tutorials

A Google site created to help any student start their own blog.  The blog assumes that students are reading a book in class and have been instructed to create posts that will update their audience on plot changes in the story.  Students are also encouraged to incorporate images in their blog to help portray characters, conflict, and plot changes. Each page and section has written instructions along with Camtasia tutorial videos to help students complete their blogs in a timely fashion with minimal help from their teacher. Click the image below to view the site.  Feel free to use it in your classroom....

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iPad Professional Development Module for Teachers (web-based)
May31

iPad Professional Development Module for Teachers (web-based)

A web-based professional development tool that explains 10 free educational apps for the iPad.  Each app includes a brief description and video. The module is also HTML5 compliant and can be accessed on any smart device. Click the image below to access the...

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Creating Educational Virtual Worlds (Online Canvas Course)
Jan19

Creating Educational Virtual Worlds (Online Canvas Course)

Creating Educational Virtual Worlds is an online course I developed while attending San Diego National University. The course provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to start their own immersive learning environment. The course was developed using a mixture of HTML, multimedia, and interactive learning modules using Adobe Captivate.  Click the image below to access the course....

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Jamestown Virtual Learning Environment
Dec14

Jamestown Virtual Learning Environment

The Jamestown Virtual Learning Environment is an immersive learning experience created for middle school students.  The environment is based on the OpenSim software and provides middle school teachers with a interactive way to teach colonial history.  Essentially, students find themselves on Jamestown island and are required to build a fort and shelter utilizing the resources throughout the land.  Students are visited by several native americans throughout their journey.  Students and teachers can run the virtual world from a single flash drive.  No additional software is...

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Thinking in 3D
Oct13

Thinking in 3D

Thinking in 3D was a project I created on the My-ecoach platform that asks students to create a 3D world using Google SketchUp while testing their knowledge of decimals, fractions, and percents.  My-ecoach contains projects and lessons from thousands of educators and administrators.  The project was chosen as the featured project in September of 2013.  Click on the image below to access the...

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