Apps

I ask teachers about their favorite apps. Build an edtech teaching toolkit that works for you with reliable tools that suit your needs and circumstances. Apps here should be understood in a wide context: web apps, tablet apps such as iPad and Android apps, computer software and applications, and even websites.

4-Indispensable-Mac-Apps — The default programs installed on your Apple laptop are decent, but you can definitely do better. Check out how to setup your MacBook with these 4 indispensable Mac Apps. You will learn how to get a nifty calendar, take control of your windows, type faster and turn your screen into […]

Setup Your MacBook With These 4 Indispensable Mac Apps

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Apple Apple TV Apps MacBook by Victor Boulanger

If you use an Apple computer, you are going to find yourself spending a lot of time with Finder, the macOS file explorer. Unfortunately, in its default settings, Finder tries too hard to make things simple, which induces exactly the opposite effect. This is how I customize Apple Finder options […]

Customize Apple Finder To Make It Work For You

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Apple MacBook Productivity by Victor Boulanger

Create a Video Slideshow with Photos — Whether at home or at work, I often have to quickly turn a bunch of photos into a video slideshow. Over the years, I have tried many different apps until I found the absolute best one. Now I create these videos and share them in no time, but if you […]

Make A Video Slideshow With Your Photos in Minutes

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Creativity Photos Presentation Slideshows Videos by Victor Boulanger

Writing training material is an interesting psychological experiment. I find that no matter how much time and details I try to add to a set of instructions, there will always be some room for interpretation. Someone will invariably require some level of clarification and in a classroom setting, questions will […]

Design Training Material Efficiently

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Instructions Training by Victor Boulanger

Highlight and Annotate PDF files 2 — Love them or hate them, PDF files are here to stay. And if they look very good and are easy to open, they are almost impossible to edit. Almost but not entirely. This is your solution to highlight and annotate PDF documents. The Portable Document Format PDF stands for Portable […]

Highlight and Annotate PDF Documents

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged PDF by Victor Boulanger

Create a Random Name Picker - Teams — Recommended by our good friend Tom Hammerlund, this set of Google Sheets templates should be part of your teaching arsenal. Use pre-made Google Sheets to quickly create a random name picker, jeopardy games, word puzzles, crossword puzzles, and more. Flippity Templates The idea is really simple and so are the […]

Create a Random Name Picker with Google Sheets

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Classroom Activities Google Apps Google Sheets by Victor Boulanger

You’ve probably noticed that one of our favorite topics is productivity. Today is no exception as your favorite scheduling app underwent a design makeover. This how-to guide for Google Calendar will teach you all the new features you need to know. Ready to learn? Try the new version of Google Calendar […]

Guide to the New Version of Google Calendar

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Google Apps Google Calendar Productivity by Victor Boulanger

Letter to Santa — You’re stuffed with candy canes, you finished all your Christmas online shopping, and your bags are packed. Your browser seems to feel your impatience. An ad pops up on one of your most frequented websites: “Do you miss Chicago? Book your flight now.” It’s time to block your browser leaks and protect […]

Protect your Privacy with Adblock Plus

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Browser Browser Extensions Digital Citizen Privacy by Victor Boulanger

Classroom Timer - Countdown Timer — Time management is an essential skill for a teacher. Here I list a few excellent classroom timers which I use almost daily.

Classroom Timers to Bookmark

This entry was posted in Apps and tagged Productivity Timers by Victor Boulanger