“How-To” Writing: An Important Life Skill
When I taught first grade, one of my favorite writing units was the “How-to” unit. This unit was always engaging and excited every student. I realized students loved this unit so much because [...]
Creating With Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark is one of my favorite technology tools. They make it easy to look like a rock star! Adobe Spark allows you to create: Graphics Websites Slideshow style videos If you are an educator [...]
Before You Post, THINK: New Books That Teach Safe Social Media Habits
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager and Makerspace Specialist at Mackin Now, more than ever, we are connected to people through social media rather than in-person interactions. [...]
A Blend of Social Media and Teaching
Written in partial fulfillment of graduate work completed at Dominican University. When we think of social media, we think of resources such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, GroupMe, [...]
AASL’s Social Media Superstars!
TYSL Advisory Board Members are being recognized! See how many are nominated as Social Media Superstars, with the committee chaired by TYSL Advisory Board Member Jane Lofton! Read full blog here!
Twitter is the New Business Lesson
In November, the Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) released the executive summary of a study they had worked on for the past eighteen months. I’ve included the results in a few [...]
Media Literacy: Fake News, Part II
On the weekend of Thanksgiving 2016, a Tweet caught my attention with the word “Truthiness.” Originating from one of of my two favorite episodes of the Colbert Report (linked below), [...]
Stop Thinking and Start Doing — A Makerspace Is Within Your Reach!
Take the leap and start your makerspace by getting your students involved. You’ve no doubt read countless blogs and articles about the incredible impact makerspaces can have in schools. You [...]
