Friends, I attended an AMAZING conference this week at Southeast Missouri State University. CORE Academy gave teachers the opportunity to hear Ron Clark and George Couros deliver powerful keynotes ... that's right, I said RON CLARK AND GEORGE COUROS. I found myself laughing and tweeting and reflecting like a madwoman throughout their presentations, and left the conference feeling inspired, ... Read More about Revolutionizing Teaching: Takeaways from CORE Academy at SEMO
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Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
I'm sure you've heard of the new tool that's taking the world of educational technology by storm: Flipgrid! If you haven't, holy awesomeness, prepare yourself now. I first learned about Flipgrid earlier this year when they were announced as EdTechDigest's 2017 Winner in the product or service category. (By the way, I was included as a finalist in the School Leader category! Whaat?!) I ... Read More about Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
Hacking Educational Technology: Tools and Strategies to Engage Students in Learning
Hello, friends! I'm coming to you during my last full week of teaching face-to-face summer classes, and the beach is calling my name! I'm coming for you, Gulf of Mexico! It's time to officially share some super exciting news with you - I'm writing a book!! My new book will be published by EdTechTeam in 2018 and will focus on how teachers can use educational technology tools to enhance and ... Read More about Hacking Educational Technology: Tools and Strategies to Engage Students in Learning
Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
One of the many great things about teaching dual credit classes during summer school is that all of my students are extremely excited to learn! Classroom management is a breeze with these classes ... we're talking 100% engagement all the time (unless we get off track - which we sometimes do) One of the not-so-awesome parts about teaching summer school is dealing with the roof maintenance ... ... Read More about Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
Reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom – 2017
It's summer!! Kind of :) Welcome my year-end reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom! The 2016-2017 school year was kind of transformative for me as a teacher. This was my ninth year teaching, and I felt like I really embraced who I want to be as a teacher - a quirky blend of Professor Dumbledore, Mr. Feeny, and Ms. Frizzle. I want to be a positive role model for my ... Read More about Reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom – 2017