Three Useful but Little-Known Excel Functions Demystified
Anyone who’s used a computer in the past 20 years has probably also used Microsoft Excel. And anyone who’s used Excel has probably also been completely stumped by some of the more…
8 Great Udemy Courses for #EdTech Teachers
If you have not yet explored Udemy, I can’t urge you enough to just dive in and see what all the hype is about. With the the catchphrase of “Start Learning from the World’s Top…
5 Modern Ways to Find The Right Education Consultant
Whether you are a school in need of a technology coach, or a parent looking for a math tutor, finding the right education consultant can be a very challenging task. In the last…
20 Essential Technology Terms for Teachers
I know that most readers at Fractus are probably pretty tech-savvy, but still, some may not quite be to that level yet. The worst part about it is that the technology world…
Microsoft Office 2013: New Features for Teachers
As you may have heard, a new version of Microsoft Office was released to the public last week: Microsoft Office 2013. This version has made a lot of improvements and added quite…
Lesson Plan – The Art of Google Searching (Part 2)
If you read my post last Monday, you know that this particular lesson plan was inspired by an interesting question I ran across on the Internet: “How do you spot an amateur in…
Lesson Plan – The Art of Google Searching (Part 1)
Recently there was an interesting question posed to an online forum that I frequent. The question was: “How do you spot an amateur in your trade, profession, or hobby?” Surprisingly, only one…
How to Identify Good Web Resources for Teaching
I spend a lot of time on Twitter (you can follow me @heartofsol), keeping an eye out for any resources that really catch my eye. Not everything does, but those that do, fit…
Why Teachers Need Training On Social Media
Let’s face it, the world of online social media is getting more and more complex every day. Heck, I’m only 25 years old and I’ve never heard of some of the websites…
Get Educated On Password Safety And Security
If you haven’t heard about it yet, the professional networking website LinkedIn had some of its users’ passwords hacked last Wednesday. While the company is taking steps to protect everyone who might…
