Well, it’s official. This weather stinks. Winter needs to end. I was ready last weekend to hear the news that Punxsutawney Phil was ready for spring, but alas, no such luck. Instead that little rat was scared back into hibernation…
Author: Mr. G.
Mr. G. started out as a fourth grade teacher. His love for integrating technology led him to a Master’s in Instructional Technology. He became the Technology Specialist in a K-4 building prior to its reconfiguration into a K-1 building. The following year he was the Instructional Technology Coach, assisting K-1 teachers on how to best use technology for student success. He also started as an adjunct professor for Instructional Technology at Arcadia University. In May 2012, he was accepted into the SMART Exemplary Educators program. Currently he is a teacher resource specialist for technology focusing on iPad & SMART Board integration in NJ. In addition to being a SMART Exemplary Educator he is a Nearpod Author, appoLearning Expert, ThingLink Expert Educator & Symbaloo PD Pro.
What Does Being a Connected Educator Mean to Me?
My position includes finding and recommending apps for the teachers I assist. I’ve learned that many of the app makers/designers look for feedback on how to improve. Nearpod has a community section on their site where anyone can contact them…
Follow-up to Nearpod Oct. Post
I’ve recently started to expand my lesson integrations when using Nearpod to include other apps. My first grade teachers, that I’ve been working with, have been using Nearpod as another assessment piece at the end of their Math units. The…
Nearpod App adds Exciting NEW Feature
A few years ago when I was a classroom teacher, I discovered Nearpod. I wrote a post back in May of 2013 titled, How Nearpod Brought Active Learning To My Classroom. Nearpod is an excellent tool, which they only want…
Four Ways to Become a Digitally Engaged Educator
I can’t believe I’m doing one of these numbered-tips styled postings, but these ideas have been on my mind lately. So here are my four tips to becoming a more digitally engaged educator. First, use your mobile device in the…
Why It’s Time To Take Ownership Of Your PLN
I know the old saying can be true, teachers make the worst students. But we need to take ownership of our learning, and sometimes that means we need to be the presenters in our own learning environment. I have gone…
How Nearpod Brought Active Learning To My Classroom
Engaging instruction is the goal of every educator. So when I was introduced to an app that promised such a lofty ideal, I had to try it. At the time, I was teaching sixth grade math and social studies in…
“Going to a SMART Showcase is a Must-Do:” Dan Gallagher Explains
Dan Gallagher, a SMART Exemplary Educator from West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District in New Jersey, recently attended one of the SMART New Collaboration Solutions Showcase events in New York City. He kindly shared what it’s like to attend one of…
SMART Notebook App for iPad Benefits Absent Students: Dan Explains
You and your students enjoyed a great collaborative learning experience with your students using SMART products, but one or two students were absent. You’d like to share the content from that class but know the experience isn’t the same social…
Its been a while…
Lots of changes… Left the School District of Springfield Township; joined the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School district in New Jersey. Between moving, getting engaged, planning for a wedding, etc. I completely forgot about keeping up with my blog. That doesn’t…