Happy Monday morning, friends! I'm still in reflection mode and I'm thinking about how using pre-tests and post-tests can help my students. I've mentioned in another post that my district is heavily studying the work of John Hattie, focusing on what we can do as teachers to have a meaningful impact on student learning. One of the practices I'm exploring is how to develop Assessment Capable ... Read More about Pre-Test and Post-Test for every unit
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Creating a Class Blog with Padlet
Two posts in two days?! That never happens! I'm brainstorming ideas for next year, and one of the extension opportunities that I want to expand on during the next school year is the class bonus blog. I had previously used Google Classroom for the bonus blog and added students who were interested. However, I think I'm going to give this activity a try with Padlet next year. Padlet's format ... Read More about Creating a Class Blog with Padlet
Looking Ahead – 3 Ideas for Classroom Technology
Hello, all! I hope your summer is off to a great start and, if your school is still in session, or if you're teaching summer school like me, I hope you're having a blast doing what you love! Like many of you, I find myself thinking ahead to the upcoming school year before the current school year even ends, and as ideas were popping into my head during the last few weeks, I frantically told Siri to ... Read More about Looking Ahead – 3 Ideas for Classroom Technology
Classroom Reflections ~ Year 10 ~ 2017-2018
Hello, friends! I'm coming to you today from my couch, four cups of coffee into my Sunday. Our last day of school was Friday and summer school begins on Wednesday. SO ... I'm enjoying a few days of much-needed R&R that includes going to bed without setting an alarm, drinking my first cup of coffee in my jammies (probably the second and third cups, as well!), watching the Today Show in my ... Read More about Classroom Reflections ~ Year 10 ~ 2017-2018
Why Illuminate? Using Technology to Enhance Learning
Hello, friends! I'm coming to you today, hopped up on coffee during the last week of school. I know you're right there with me - submitting grades, tying up loose ends, prepping for summer school, and enjoying the last few days with your students! My mom, also a teacher, always says that there's no tired like "end of the school year teacher tired," and she is definitely right! In case you missed ... Read More about Why Illuminate? Using Technology to Enhance Learning