Articles by: Michael Gorman

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning… Ten Free Resources and Tools

By Michael Gorman published 6 October 15

In order to become a resource in this kit I had the following criteria:

Technology Integration, 1 to 1, and Student Centered Learning: Five Ideas to Consider

By Michael Gorman published 1 October 15

Welcome to this first in a series ofposts devoted to student centered learning in the technology enhanced classroom.

Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities, Part 5

By Michael Gorman published 28 September 15

Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities, Part 4

By Michael Gorman published 23 September 15

In this post you will find some wonderful information on using back channels and games in the classroom.

Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities, Pt 3

By Michael Gorman published 9 September 15

In the world of formative learning technology offers possibilities that were never before available.

Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities, Part 2

By Michael Gorman published 26 August 15

Why does a quiz have to be a quiz? Does it need to have a grade? What is the purpose of a quiz? Can a quiz be fun?

Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities, Part 1

By Michael Gorman published 19 August 15

I would like to refer to“Formative Assessment” as“Formative Learning.” By thinking of itin this manner both student assessment and learning can beaddressed.

10 Inspiring Lessons From An Almost Analog Native: Back To School 2015

By Michael Gorman published 14 August 15

It was a normal first day back to school.

Forty… Now Fifty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit, Part 5

By Michael Gorman published 7 August 15

Teachers create and share best resources.

Forty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit, Part 4

By Michael Gorman published 30 July 15

Google Cultural Institute: Art Project

Forty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit, Part 2

By Michael Gorman published 10 July 15

Summer is a great time to check out some new edtech tools andpossibilities.

Forty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit, Part 1

By Michael Gorman published 19 June 15

I will be sharing some of those websites I feel should be in every teacher’s toolbox!

Beyond the Shine, Part 5: Supporting Technology with the SAMR Model Plus Ten Great Resource Sites

By Michael Gorman published 15 June 15

Not only shouldthe technology support the standards, but proper integration of technology will ensure productive and effective technology use and integration in the 21st Century Classroom.

Beyond the Technology Shine, Part 4: Learning Targets Plus 10 Great Lesson Plan Resources

By Michael Gorman published 9 June 15

Providing Learning Targets to students in a language they understand allows for ownership of learning to occur.

Beyond the Technology Shine, Part 3: Content Standard Verbs and Blended Learning Possiblities

By Michael Gorman published 3 June 15

Beyond the Technology Shine: Content Standard Nouns Meet 25 Free OER Education Resources, Part 2

By Michael Gorman published 27 May 15

That’s right, the identified nouns can give you keywords that will allow you to searchawonderfulworld of OER (Open Education Resources) on the internet.

5 Steps to Fit The Technology With The Learning

By Michael Gorman published 26 May 15

Identify the standard (sometimes referred to as a Power Standard which would be broken down to specific grade level).

Beyond the Shine : Finding the Technology In The Standard, Part 1

By Michael Gorman published 13 May 15

The excitement grows and the shine becomes brighter until it is soon discovered that this amazing new tool isreally only… a device.

Teacher Appreciation Post: It’s True! I Teach Because I Can’t Do Anything Else

By Michael Gorman published 28 April 15

Ok, so it’s true! I have spent nearly thirty-eight years in education because I cannot do anything else!

Integrating Technology with Project Based Learning: Four Indicators to Blend the Learning

By Michael Gorman published 17 April 15

It is for thisreason that some form of analog and pre-analog technology should be blended into the learning experience..

STEM Resource Series: Over 70 Stemtastic Sites, Pt. 8

By Michael Gorman published 6 April 15

Welcome to this April post and the eighthin a series of posts that will bring you over 70STEM links.

STEM Resource Series: Over 70 Stemtastic Sites, Pt. 7

By Michael Gorman published 30 March 15

Looking for inspiration for a science fair project? Science Buddies has over 1,000 Project Ideas in all areas of science.

Project Based Learning Connects To Flip Learning… Plus Hundreds of Resources

By Michael Gorman published 23 March 15

Have you ever considered flipping your classroom and engaging students in Project Based Learning at the same time?

STEM Resource Series: Over 70 Stemtastic Sites, Pt. 6

By Michael Gorman published 19 March 15

This site was built around a simple idea: K12 educators and MIT should be working together to make movies for K12 students.

STEM Resource Series: Over 70 Stemtastic Sites, Pt. 5

By Michael Gorman published 13 March 15

Explore this amazing technology that allows you to step into an interactive environment full of information.