Teachers, have you joined Twitter? If you, like my own momma, haven't joined Twitter yet, please jump on the bandwagon! It's free! It's easy to use! It's an AMAZING resource for teachers! If you've read my blog before :) then you know I was originally anti-Twitter. If you would have asked me two years ago why I wasn't on Twitter, I would have told you that I simply didn't have time to read ... Read More about How to Expand Your Summer Learning with Twitter
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How to Use Chalkup in Your Classroom
Hello, friends! I am so excited to bring you a guest post by Marcus Gollahon about the wonderful tool that is Chalkup. Have you had experience with Chalkup in your classroom? Be sure to let us know in the comments. Without further adieu, check out... Great Website to Host Your Flipped Classroom – Chalkup.co As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for new and exciting websites that allow me ... Read More about How to Use Chalkup in Your Classroom
Use Google Forms to Organize your Summer PD
Every teacher knows what the rest of the world seems to misunderstand: TEACHERS DO NOT TAKE THE SUMMER "OFF." While not every teacher teaches summer school, or even gets paid during the summer months, teachers can rarely ever turn off their brains when it comes to preparing for classroom and curriculum ... If you're like me, summer presents a wonderful opportunity for ...drumroll, ... Read More about Use Google Forms to Organize your Summer PD
Reflections from my Flipped Classroom
My first year as a flipped teacher, or a "flipper," has come to a close. And, I'm reminded more and more every day ...as I am teaching summer school in a traditional lecture environment... why I decided to embrace the flipped classroom strategy, and why I won't go back to the sage on the stage method. I don't want to fool you, though. My first year as a flipper was not laced with gold or ... Read More about Reflections from my Flipped Classroom
How to Add Backgrounds in Google Docs: A Workaround
I've been using Google Docs for quite a while. I love Google Docs. It's easy to use. I can collaborate with any other "Googler" without being in the same room. I can create and share grocery lists with my husband. (Ok, this may not be vital, but it is great for me!) One complaint I have about Google Docs is that it is somewhat dull. Let me explain. If you want to create a colorful and ... Read More about How to Add Backgrounds in Google Docs: A Workaround