Happy Saturday, all! I took a mental health day yesterday and it was fantastic! I think teachers are all too often shamed (directly or indirectly) for taking a day off - and that SHOULD NOT HAPPEN! Yes, yesterday was my high school Homecoming parade(this is my 15th year out of high school!) and Grandparent's Day at my daughters' school. Since my mom is still teaching (this is year 30 something!) ... Read More about Using Google Classroom – Tip #4
Tips for Using Google Classroom – Tip #3
Happy Friday, all! If you're getting back into the classroom this week - welcome back! If you've been in session for the last three weeks like me, how's it going?! In case you missed it, I shared an image earlier this week (or was it late last week??!) with some tips for using the Share to Classroom extension. Be sure to check it out here if you haven't! I started the Top Tips for Using Google ... Read More about Tips for Using Google Classroom – Tip #3
Gather Evidence of Learning with Google Forms
Happy Thursday! Today was the last day of the week with students for me - we're in PD tomorrow and then off on Monday for the Labor Day holiday in the US. My school year is off to a GREAT start and I hope you're enjoying an awesome transition back to school. I've revamped a few things in my flipped classroom this year to help me be more present individually with my students in their learning. I. ... Read More about Gather Evidence of Learning with Google Forms
Collaboration with BOARD time
Happy Sunday, friends! Last week was the first full week of school for me and my daughters. I'm proud to say that we made it through, accomplished all the tasks, made lunches, had nightly reading time, and made it to every after school activity. I even worked out every day! While we're all (except my husband who had to get up every day during the summer) still trying to adjust to waking up to an ... Read More about Collaboration with BOARD time
Back-to-School 2019: My Plan for the First Day
Heeeyyyy! Happy Thursday! As I'm gearing up for year 12 (HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!) and reviewing my first day of school activities, I thought I'd share them with you! If you're on Twitter (give me a follow @Bethany_Petty) then you know back-to-school activities and what you do on the first day has been the subject of MUCH debate. Do you dive in with procedures? Start with the syllabus? Do a "get to ... Read More about Back-to-School 2019: My Plan for the First Day