Not in class? You’d better text me.
Maybe my students think I’m crazy. “No, really,” I say. “If you’re ever not in class, you have to tell me. You have to text me.&#...
Category: technology
New Google Docs comment-only feature good for teachers
Last week, Google Docs unveiled comment-only access to documents. This allows your collaborator to view your document and add comments but not alter the docume...
Google Cloud Print is very confusing, not ready for students
Several months ago, Google announced Google Cloud Print. I was excited: finally, a solution to my students’ printing woes! You probably know what I’...
Technology in schools is not a panacea
Yesterday, The New York Times ran an excellent article questioning technology’s impact on student achievement. Despite investing millions of dollars into...
E-mail as a ‘secret weapon’ to teach writing?
The introduction of a recent article in The Atlantic caught my eye. James Somers describes a machine that uses e-mail to help students with their writing. Afte...