Happy Sunday, friends! A few weeks ago, I tumbled down the Edu-Twitter rabbit hole and found an amazing digital tool - InsertLearning! After a few minutes of digging, I realized that this is a fantastic tool that will help me design lessons around digital resources that easily integrate with platforms I already use, including Google Classroom and the fabulous Edpuzzle. What is this great tool and ... Read More about Back to School Planning: Using InsertLearning
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Back to School Planning: 3 Reasons to Use Nearpod in Your Classroom
Hello, all! Is it just me, or does it seem that summer vacation really speeds up after July 4? I feel like the second half of summer goes WAY faster than the first part and I'm quickly realizing that I'm not checking off nearly as many things from my summer to-do list as I wanted! As I'm prepping for the new semester, I'm planning to share how I'm using some of my favorite digital tools in my ... Read More about Back to School Planning: 3 Reasons to Use Nearpod in Your Classroom
F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher Series – Excited and Energetic Teaching
Hello, friends! I'm writing to you this morning, refreshed and exhausted at the same time after coming back from our week-long beach vacation in Destin. The sand and water were fantastic! I probably could have used a bit more sunscreen ... but, oh well. I'm pumped to continue my F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher Series with the first of the "Es" ... let's talk about being an excited and energetic ... Read More about F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher Series – Excited and Energetic Teaching
Hey, Siri! Asking questions and getting answers with technology
Hello, all and happy Friday! We're preparing for our week-long beach vacation today and are getting REALLY excited to dip our toes in the ocean on Sunday! As our vacation has been getting closer, our oldest daughter, Hanna, has been really concerned about and interested in the weather in Destin, Florida - our vacation spot. She's been asking to check my phone to see the weather in Destin which ... Read More about Hey, Siri! Asking questions and getting answers with technology
#ISTE18 — Reflections and Tips from an ISTE First-Timer
Happy Sunday morning, friends! I'm coming to you today half-way through my second cup of coffee, downing my Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, and still trying to process all of the awesomeness from ISTE18. Though I was only able to attend ISTE on Tuesday, it was such a fabulous experience that I can't wait to repeat next year, especially since ISTE19 is in Philadelphia -- a history nerd's DREAM! Here ... Read More about #ISTE18 — Reflections and Tips from an ISTE First-Timer