Author Archives: Teresa Finegan

Teresa works full-time as an elementary librarian and technology liaison in West Chester Area School District in PA. A 2015 Keystone Technology Innovator, Teresa is also a guest presenter for West Chester University student teachers. Helping teachers and students integrate technology is a passion.

Go Green: 5 Steps to Successful Green Screening

Green Screen App by Do Ink

Bring the Classroom to Life with Do Ink’s Green Screen App Have you ever wanted to try green screening but didn’t know where to start? Then try the $2.99 iPad app Green Screen by Do Ink! It’s simple, easy and fun to use! There…

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Keystone Technology Innovator Summit 2015: Experience the Power

Keystone technology innovator summit

New ideas for using technology in the classroom: KTI 2015 During the week of July 27-31, approximately 100 educators from the state of Pennsylvania experienced a powerful week of learning and connecting at the Keystone Technology Innovator (KTI) Summit in Shippensburg, PA. These…

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Game Based Learning with BrainPop’s GameUp

Game Based Learning Resource

Gaming in Education Gaming and assessment go hand-in-hand with BrainPop’s GameUp!   GameUp is a totally free website with over 100 common-core-related games covering multiple topics including Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, English, ESL and Engineering & Tech.  You’ll find games on topics such…

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Internet Safety in 10 Easy Steps

  10 Quick Tips About Internet Safety Before the school year comes to an end, remind your students to stay safe online this summer! In this age of technology even our youngest students are using computers, portable devices and video games for entertainment.…

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Digital Leadership: Empower Teaching through Technology

Digital Leadership

How to Become a Digital Leader : Tips & Tricks Summer is approaching, and this school year is quickly coming to a close. It’s the perfect time to reflect on Digital Leadership: how have you inspired your class and your colleagues to move…

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Take Your Classrooms to the Next Level! It’s Time to Kahoot!

Game-based blended learning with Kahoot

Formative Assessment with Kahoot! Would you like to ramp up the level of excitement and friendly competition in your classroom? Then start Kahooting! Kahoot is a game-based classroom response system that can be used with students of all ages. Having used Kahoot with…

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