Looking for an easy graphic design tool for non-designers? Learn about VistaCreate (formerly known as Crello), a simple graphic design tool for those of us who are graphically design challenged. Here you’ll find an overview of the program and tips for using it. It’s a snap to get started with a free account. Important Name … Read more
How do bloggers stay organized? How does anyone stay organized? How does someone blog part-time while working full-time? Important: Even though this was written with bloggers in mind, many of these organizational tips and tools can be used for a variety of purposes. Now that I’ve been blogging for a while, I’ve been doing some reflecting … Read more
Learn how to use free movie-making apps to quickly create and edit content. It’s simpler than you might think to record interesting, short videos. If you’re like me, the easiest way to grab some video footage is by using your phone, but maybe the videos don’t always look as polished as you would like. Lately, … Read more
One of my favorite things about blogging is the opportunity to use a fun video creation tool like Powtoon. There are many ways to engage an audience, and using creative video techniques is one of them. Bonus: Powtoon is free and easy to use. Ready to add another fun video creation tool to your technology … Read more
I just started using an awesome media tool in my blog, and I’d like to share it with you. Flipboard is a free curation app available for iOS and Android devices. It’s also available on the web. It allows you to search for and save articles in a glossy digital magazine format, then embed the … Read more
When I scroll through Pinterest, my attention is often snagged by posts with infographics. Infographics are useful if you have statistics to report in a blog post, or if you want to present a list in an eye-catching format. As an educator as well as a blogger, I’m always looking for colorful ways to present … Read more
I really want to improve the quality of the videos I make for YouTube, but I’m not ready to spend a lot of (or any) money. My professional goal for work this year is to create at least five video tutorials for my school staff and students. These tutorials will be used as instructional resources … Read more
If you spend enough time on Pinterest, you might begin to notice that many pins contain the same cover image. That’s because many bloggers use Canva, a popular free graphic design tool to design their Pinterest graphics, as well as their graphics for other social media platforms. Where else can bloggers go to find high-quality … Read more
Learn how to easily compress images to save media file space and help your website to load faster. Want to get more blog traffic? Studies have shown that speedy page loading times make a huge difference in the number of visitors your website gets. Ready for some quick tips to speed things up? Let’s go! … Read more
Learn how to add sound to Google Slides the easy way with this step-by-step tutorial. Videos included! If you have ever asked yourself, “Can I add sound to a Google slide?”, the answer is yes! What audio files does Google Slides support? You can use .mp3 and .wav files. If you aren’t sure what those … Read more