Typing Speed Monitor: A great way to track your typing speed
I like typing. Some people, especially my former students, remark that I type quickly. In seventh grade, I was the second-fastest typist in my middle school, a...
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Students give thanks for new Chromebook
Remember when I challenged you in February to help me surprise Nancy Jo Turner and her ninth graders with a new Chromebook? Well, because of so many generous d...
Screencastify: Simple, easy, solid
Teachers, if you’re a screencaster, I’d like you to try out Screencastify. It’s easier and simpler than Jing or Camtasia, and it’s the ...
Surprise ninth graders in Berkeley with a Chromebook to help improve their writing skills
Nancy Jo Turner is an extraordinary ninth grade English teacher in Berkeley. She’s also a good friend of mine and a former colleague. There she is on the...
2 days, 22 Chromebooks
Things got a little crazy last week when Google announced a partnership with DonorsChoose to offer teachers up to 30 Chromebooks for $99 each. I learned about ...