As I rewatch the "Check Yo Self" virtual session from FlipCon14, I'm struck by something the presenters said, "don't reteach," and I TOTALLY agree with it.Let me back up. The presenters did not say that teachers should never go over concepts with students. Their point (at least my take-a-way) is that teachers shouldn't repeat what was in their videos. Doing so might discourage students from ... Read More about Reteaching in the Flipped Classroom
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3-2-1…Hold Students Accountable!
How great was FlipCon14?! I was lucky enough to attend "virtually" and listen in on some awesome sessions. I excitedly texted my husband and parents when Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams' session started, feeling like a teenager at a boy band concert because, as I told my mother, "they're the original flippers!" She of course replied, "isn't that from the twenties?" No, mom..those would be flappers ... Read More about 3-2-1…Hold Students Accountable!
Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Welcome to the final installment of the techified taxonomy! Today, I'll be tackling the final two levels, Evaluating and Creating.The upper levels of the taxonomy seem to be what teachers aim to assess...we strive to encourage our students to push their knowledge of content beyond the simple recall level.How can we incorporate technology into the top levels of the taxonomy? I'm glad you asked! ... Read More about Techification of the Taxonomy: Part Four
Flubaroo: Funny Name…Awesome Tool!
Are you swamped with grading? Looking for an easy way to grade quizzes and other assessments? Try Flubaroo!Flubaroo is an amazing Google script for use in Spreadsheet. Teachers can create self grading quizzes, and share the link to that quiz, or embed it in their site.At first, Google Scripts can be extremely intimidating. Many people, myself included, are not entirely confident in using Excel, or ... Read More about Flubaroo: Funny Name…Awesome Tool!
Online Learning Opportunity
Happy Friday! We're in the middle of our first full week of school since returning from Christmas Break - and I'm struggling just a bit ;) I'm missing my random afternoon naps and going to bed without having to set an alarm for the next morning! ALL THE COFFEE is being consumed! Over the past few weeks, I've been thinking about our on-demand, everything available at our fingertips society. ... Read More about Online Learning Opportunity