While I was attending the wonderful METC conference last month, so many presenters mentioned a wonderful book, Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess, that I just HAD to buy the book. I'm loving the book so much that I decided to share it with you! If you're interested in learning how to increase student engagement in your classroom, then fill out this form to be entered in the giveaway! My ... Read More about It’s Giveaway Time!
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Making Flipped Videos Efficiently and Effectively
As the 3rd Quarter of my first year as a "flipper" comes to a close, I think it's again time to reflect on my experiences. (For the importance of reflection in teaching, click here) In addition to transitioning my classroom from the so-called "traditional" flipped environment, and using instead the "in-class" flip, I've also changed the way I create my videos. Earlier in the year, I spent ... Read More about Making Flipped Videos Efficiently and Effectively
Reflective Teaching and Resource Sharing…Why I Blog
I started blogging in January of 2014, and ever since, I've been asked these questions... Why do you do it? I started my EdTech nerd blog for a few reasons. First, I wanted a way to reflect upon my journey as I attempt to become a 21st century educator. As a teacher, I feel reflection is hugely important, and blogging is the platform I chose to use to do it. I also wanted to share the ... Read More about Reflective Teaching and Resource Sharing…Why I Blog
Why I Use Remind to Connect with My Students
As I sit at my kitchen table, writing to you the night before yet another snow day, I feel like I need to gush about an amazing tool. Remind! I haven't written about Remind for quite some time, and that's because I honestly haven't needed to use it that much. When I need to communicate with my students, I typically just send them an email. If we are at school, most of my students have a ... Read More about Why I Use Remind to Connect with My Students
Creating and Using Groups in Schoology
As teachers in the 21st century, you know that sharing resources and ideas with fellow educators is extremely important. That's probably why you stumbled upon my blog :) Thanks for that, by the way! You also realize, however, that teachers are extraordinarily overwhelmed during the school day with our vitally important, yet daunting task of educating the future. This is kind of a big ... Read More about Creating and Using Groups in Schoology