Blanca E. DuarteJan 43 minThree Ways to Use Nearpod EL to Support Language AcquisitionNearpod EL is an educational technology platform that helps teachers engage and educate students through interactive lessons and activities.
Blanca E. DuarteDec 9, 20225 min3 Ways You Can Use Technology to Explore CultureThree activities that you can do with students that incorporate cultural responsiveness and technology for a lesson that they will remember.
Blanca E. DuarteNov 17, 20221 minAre digital distractions defeating instruction in your school?According to a 2022 The EdWeek Research Center survey, digital distractions are the #1 obstacle to student performance in digital...
Blanca E. DuarteSep 10, 20222 minThe Soft Skills Enhanced by TechnologyIt’s not just about teaching the tech students will use in the workplace, soft skills are enhanced by technology.
Blanca E. DuarteSep 1, 20143 minMoving Along 21st Century TeachersI recently read a good article geared towards teachers. The premise was how do you know when you're ready to lead? Coincidentally, not...
Blanca E. DuarteJan 22, 20142 minAccess to Information Empowers and Engages LearnersIn the highly evolving technical world, students have embraced the powerful tools they carry on them everywhere. Those tools aren't just...
Blanca E. DuarteMar 12, 20121 minFavorite Web 2.0 Tools for Speaking and WritingStudents need to be able to understand language and become fluent in reading, writing and speaking. For this, I would focus first on...
Blanca E. DuarteJan 27, 20101 minPodcasts and Vodcasts - Oh my!Below is an activity idea I've used with students when they are learning about natural disasters that incorporates technology in the...
Blanca E. DuarteDec 11, 20093 minDancing to the Music (In Their Heads)Today I woke up with one goal in mind. To finish up a project I've been working on for weeks - scratch that - two months. To not get...