Technology in the Classroom

The Power of the Human Voice (Thread)

Jan 15th, 2010 | By Chris | Category: Technology in the Classroom

As I sat down tonight, my original intent was to simply post this video in the Video of the Day section and be done with it.

But I couldn’t do that. There is so much more to say!! I am so excited about Voice Thread and its possibilities for teaching and learning! As [...]



Wordle: The Anti-Muddle

May 16th, 2009 | By Jeff | Category: Jeff's Playground, Technology in the Classroom

Heard of Wordle? Check the newest “Technology in the Classroom” minute to implement Wordle with a few clicks. The blog post is itself “Wordled,” so not only will you better understand what the site can do, but you will see application and ways in which the site can be used in the classroom. Click now!



Making PowerPoint Possible: Slideshare Works

May 12th, 2009 | By Jeff | Category: Jeff's Playground, Technology in the Classroom

Ever wanted an easier way to share your PowerPoint presentations? Now there’s an easy way to share without the need to have the software on the viewer’s computer. Read on to discover what Slideshare can do for you.



Simple Pleasures: Using Technology, Using Google Scholar

May 4th, 2009 | By Jeff | Category: Jeff's Playground, Technology in the Classroom

Former students of mine recently informed me that Google Scholar is being widely used as a research tool at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and since finding this out, I’ve made ample use of it myself.