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Some Top 4’s – Another “Reflecting on 2014” Post

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Cathy Yenca

‘Tis the season for reflection and hopefully a bit of relaxation.  I’ve taken a break from math and ed-tech the past few weeks to spend QT with family (some days I took a break from just about everything… darn you, … Continue reading →

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Kahoot (With Embellishments from Desmos)

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

Students ask to “Kahoot” practically every day.  They never tire of this incredible (free!) gaming platform.  If you’ve never “Kahooted” before, you can sign up for a free account here. In a nutshell, Kahoot takes multiple choice formative assessments to … Continue reading →

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Kahoot! A Great Formative Freebie

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

It’s no secret that my heart belongs to Nearpod, Socrative, and ThatQuiz.org.  That being said, another web-based formative freebie has joined my top-three-tools. Kahoot! is a game-based quiz show platform that can be used with any content area with ease. … Continue reading →

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Chief ThingLinker Stepping Down

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Cathy Yenca

That’s right.  I’m finally ready to step down from my ThingLink throne and pass the torch. Or something.  What I’m trying to say is… I’ve been doing this iPad thing for a bit.  *I* create the Nearpods… *I* create the … Continue reading →

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Nearpod “Best Practices” For Math Class

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I kid you not – when I say, “Get out your iPads and go to Nearpod” my 8th graders literally say, “YESSSSS!” and give a little fist-pump… every time.  It’s not necessarily Nearpod that they love, but the peer interactions … Continue reading →

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A Lehigh University FaceTime Follow-Up

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Earlier this week, one of my (favorite!) former principals, Jackie Santanasto, graciously invited me to FaceTime with a class of aspiring principals she’s currently teaching at Lehigh University.  Educators from across the country are taking part in this program at … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza iYear in Review “Nuggets”

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Thanks for stopping by!  On Tuesday, June 18, I presented my iYear in Review at iPadpalooza and included links and other “nuggets” throughout my talk.  Here is your one-stop-shop to access these resources.  Enjoy! Resources: Dr. Puentedura’s SAMR Model:  http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/archives/2011/10/28/SAMR_TPCK_In_Action.pdf … Continue reading →

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Teacher “Report Card” Using Google Forms

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Thanks to @MrVaudrey and his blog post here, I was able to execute a Google Form today with my students, presenting the opportunity to “grade” me using a “teacher report card”.  My students’ eyes grew wide at the notion that … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I can’t say enough about how having iPads has impacted formative assessment in my classroom this year.  (Check out any one of these formative assessment posts for details).  Students love the instant feedback that apps like Nearpod, Socrative, and ThatQuiz … Continue reading →

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STAAR “Boot Camp” Standardized Test Prep With iPads!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Before moving to Austin, I had the pleasure of working with a team of teachers in the Bethlehem Area School District in eastern Pennsylvania that knocked my socks off.  At the time, I was a Middle School Math Coach who … Continue reading →

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