Matcha has been designed to give us a simple, uncluttered alternative to some of the other writing apps out there that are often packed full of menus and toolbars. This is great for students, as they are not distracted with superfluous extras and can instead concentrate on what they are there to do, write.
How 4th grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher Hayley Sample combined old-school storytelling techniques with new technology to get her students writing masterpieces! My sister introduced me to Book Creator when her 5th grade students were using the app to make similar books to what my students had created. Her students are 1:1 with their iPads, so with…
Looking to inject some life into your classroom this year? Here are some tricks that can help. All the projects below are quick, easy, non-permanent fixes for teachers on a tight budget! 1. That Ugly Filing Cabinet For this you will need some sticky contact paper, some spray paint and an outdoor space. Amazon have a great range…
Our northern hemisphere teachers have officially begun heading back to school! A number of teachers have contacted us to ask how they can copy an old Showbie assignment to a new class. The following tutorial will step you through the process. Check out How to Copy Assignments to a New Class With Showbie by Justin Mann on…
The teaching of 21st century skills, for college and career readiness, have finally become a priority for K-12 schools. One of the pillars of 21st century skills is collaboration. Ironically, many of us are trying to ‘teach’ collaboration…alone! Sure, lesson and assessment planning are often collaborative efforts, but it’s done behind closed doors. As teachers, we know how important it…
Sign in with Google Do you have a Google account? Log into Showbie and add it to your account for quick and easy sign in! From your Classes list select your picture (or name) and then Edit (next to My Info). From there you will be able to Enable Google Sign-In! Preview content Have you ever opened a file just…
