Tag Archives: iPad

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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QR-Codes and Classroom Prizes – Fun, Novel, and Free!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

A wacky schedule is looming, and not every class will meet this Wednesday.  My clever student-teacher, Lauren, has decided to use the class periods we *will* meet with to design a little extra practice a-la Bingo games. Today over lunch, … Continue reading →

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Pre-Assessing, Reviewing AND Teaching Using Socrative

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

My mission is to get my Pre-Algebra 8th graders ready for Algebra 1 next year.  I know that number theory concepts and vocabulary *need* to be mastered before things get too abstract.  I also know that some topics (which have … Continue reading →

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Using ThatQuiz Before “THE Quiz”

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

My 8th graders are reviewing the basics… which happen to serve as a very important foundation for the rest of the year.  I sense some of them think they’ve got it all together.  Operations with integers?  Been there, done that. … Continue reading →

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Nearpod Author, Part Deux…!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

Just a quick post to celebrate my new role in the Nearpod Store – Thanks to @GuidoNearpod for the amazing opportunity, I’ve had the pleasure of creating and sharing my own “folder” of NPPs (Nearpod Presentations) with the world! If … Continue reading →

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Professional Learning Conference #EanesPLC

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I just spent two days at a learning conference – at my school district.  It genuinely felt like a “destination conference” and not two “in-service days”.  I can honestly say this has been the best district-level PD I have ever … Continue reading →

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August Rush! Apps & More

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

No no… not the tear-jerker movie!  For me “August Rush” is something that begins happening in my brain, truthfully in July, as the new school year quickly approaches.  It’s that feeling that my brain never turns off.  I’m not a … Continue reading →

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iPadpalooza ’13 Run-Down

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

As tech-enthusiasts have moved on to #ISTE13 in San Antonio, I’m taking a moment to reflect on #iplza13… that’s right, iPadpalooza 2013!  I can’t describe the pride I felt being a small part of this big “festival of learning” in … 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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Animoto Photo Celebration of Year 1 with 1:1 iPads

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Cathy Yenca

I made this Animoto movie for my students to showcase the new things we tried this year.  Many of the blurbs that fly by at lightning speed are featured in more detail on this blog.  Feel free to explore the … Continue reading →

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