It's that time of year again! The month when teachers have to start retraining our bladders, setting alarms, and (if you're like me) getting used to skipping an afternoon nap - that's a tough one! I've been so fortunate this summer to attend many great PD sessions that stretched my perspective and challenged me to create an awesome learning environment for my students. Check out a few of my ... Read More about Teacher Goals for a New School Year! 2017-2018 Edition
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New Updates to Google Classroom – August 2017
I love opening Google Classroom to find that Google has added MORE fabulous features to one of my favorite programs! This post from the Google Classroom blog lists a number of new features that launched today. However, my FAVORITE features are the ability to ... view a list of individual student work. By simply selecting a student's name, teachers can not only see a list of the ... Read More about New Updates to Google Classroom – August 2017
Nearpod + Google Earth = AWESOME!
When I present at conferences or schools around the state/region, I take my daughters and my Momma with me for a mini vacation! The girls hang out with Grandma in and around the hotel while Mommy gets excited about educational technology! (We leave Daddy and Papa at home to work!) Last week, I shared the awesomeness of Nearpod with a fantastic group of teachers at Pembroke Hill in Kansas City, ... Read More about Nearpod + Google Earth = AWESOME!
Stages of Writing an EdTech Book
Well, friends - I hope you're enjoying your "teacher's summer!" We all know the truth behind the myth of teachers having "summers off" ... good one, right?! That's not to say we don't unwind a bit over the summer - and this is a well-deserved relaxation! My family and I had a wonderful vacation on the beach in South Carolina, and I thoroughly enjoyed drinking my Starbucks on the beach :) This ... Read More about Stages of Writing an EdTech Book
Blogging Book Reviews for Kids
My oldest daughter, Hanna, will be in first grade this fall, and she's a REALLY good reader! However, like most parents, I want to encourage her to keep reading and keep getting better! Lately, she's been complaining that reading "takes too long" or she just doesn't want to read. This makes my book-loving heart hurt! While we were eating lunch today, Hanna was talking about how much she loves ... Read More about Blogging Book Reviews for Kids