Hello, all and happy Friday! We're preparing for our week-long beach vacation today and are getting REALLY excited to dip our toes in the ocean on Sunday! As our vacation has been getting closer, our oldest daughter, Hanna, has been really concerned about and interested in the weather in Destin, Florida - our vacation spot. She's been asking to check my phone to see the weather in Destin which ... Read More about Hey, Siri! Asking questions and getting answers with technology
#ISTE18 — Reflections and Tips from an ISTE First-Timer
Happy Sunday morning, friends! I'm coming to you today half-way through my second cup of coffee, downing my Vegan Chocolate Shakeology, and still trying to process all of the awesomeness from ISTE18. Though I was only able to attend ISTE on Tuesday, it was such a fabulous experience that I can't wait to repeat next year, especially since ISTE19 is in Philadelphia -- a history nerd's DREAM! Here ... Read More about #ISTE18 — Reflections and Tips from an ISTE First-Timer
F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher Series – Innovative and Intentional
Happy Friday! I hope you've had a fabulous week and are preparing to enjoy the weekend! After coming back from ISTE earlier this week, and wrapping up one of my summer school classes, I'm starting to embrace the wonderful feeling that comes with not having to set an alarm clock before bed. AHHHHHHH! I hope you're ready for the second installment in the "F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher" series because it's ... Read More about F.I.E.R.C.E. Teacher Series – Innovative and Intentional
New Color and Font Options in Google Forms
Hello, all! We got back from ISTE last night/early this morning (7.5-hour drive from Chicago to my house which included only one stop for my daughters!) and I just finished administering a final for a summer class. I am EXHAUS TED! I never drive more than an hour and a half one way and just drove about 15 hours over a two day period. Thank goodness my husband drives when we go on long ... Read More about New Color and Font Options in Google Forms
F.I.E.R.C.E Teaching Series – Fun, Fearless, and Flexible
Welcome to the first post of the six-part blog series I'm calling, "F.I.E.R.C.E Teaching." F.I.E.R.C.E, as you may have guessed, is an acronym that I hope to use to share my goals as a teacher and encourage others to continue being awesome for our students. Without further adieu, welcome to F.I.E.R.C.E Teaching! We were on our way home from our family weekend getaway a few days ago, and I was ... Read More about F.I.E.R.C.E Teaching Series – Fun, Fearless, and Flexible