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
5 Top Tips for Using Google Classroom – Tip #2
Happy Sunday! How are you soaking up the last few days of your summer break? The online classes that I taught for our local junior college officially ended on Tuesday last week, so I've spent a few days away from my computer, reflecting on the school year that was and the school year that is to come, and embracing the last few days of my afternoon naps :) If you're a parent of older kids, you ... Read More about 5 Top Tips for Using Google Classroom – Tip #2
Reflection and Planning for 2019 – Changes for the New School Year
Hey, all! The end of July is upon us! After the 4th of July, something magical happens in my teacher-brain and it slowly switches from summer, naps, and Netflix, to what am I going to change for next year to enhance student learning? Planning for 2019 has officially commenced! Check out a few changes I'm making in my classes for the new school year! HyperDocs Holy moly. When I stumbled ... Read More about Reflection and Planning for 2019 – Changes for the New School Year
3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
Hey, all! Happy Tuesday! We're officially in the second half of summer - if you're like me, the Fourth of July marks the halfway point. My back to school dreams have started and my wheels have been turning, thinking about changes and updates I'm making in my classroom for the new year! Are you looking for ideas and energy to jumpstart your back to school planning? Illuminate is the book for you! ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Read Illuminate Before School Starts
5 Top Tips for Using Google Classroom Series – Tip #1
Hello, all! I'm still here! I've taken a brief timeout from blogging, social media-ing, etc., while my family and I were on vacation. We got back from Florida late last night before Tropical Storm Barry made landfall, and we had a great time! I don't know about you, but I can definitely tell that we're in the second half of summer vacation because I've been having these random ideas pop into my ... Read More about 5 Top Tips for Using Google Classroom Series – Tip #1