Welcome to part 2 of my "How I Set Up My Blog" series. Today, I'm sharing the tools, themes, and sites that I use to jazz up my blog. Enjoy! Framework: Genesis The Genesis framework is a purchase I finally made in January. When I first started blogging, I didn't really know what I was doing (not saying that I have a firm grasp on that now - ha!), nor did I know how much time I was going to ... Read More about How I Set Up My Blog : Part 2
Search Results for: blogging
How I Set Up My Blog – Part 1
I've been blogging for a little more than two years, and by no means do I consider myself to be an expert in the field! However, I've recently been asked to talk about the tools and resources I use to set up my blog. Without further adieu, here's how I set up my blog...part 1! Blogging Platform: WordPress.org When I created my blog initially, I used Blogger has my blogging platform simply ... Read More about How I Set Up My Blog – Part 1
Using Participate Learning to Explore Twitter Chats
I love Twitter chats. They are amazing question/answer professional development sessions that allow educators to learn in their sweatpants from the comfort of their couch...at least that's how I professionally develop! However, as much as I love to participate in Twitter chats, and seriously value their content, I also have two wonderful little girls and a pretty great husband. Sometimes, I ... Read More about Using Participate Learning to Explore Twitter Chats
Goals for My Classroom in 2016
Welcome to my first post of 2016! I thought I'd share some of my classroom goals for 2016 for two reasons. First because blogging about my goals helps me reflect and actually list my goals in an achievable way, and second because writing and sharing my goals with the world (ok, I know the entire world doesn't read my blog, but still) holds me more accountable! Dive more into the world of ... Read More about Goals for My Classroom in 2016
Reflective Teaching and Resource Sharing…Why I Blog
I started blogging in January of 2014, and ever since, I've been asked these questions... Why do you do it? I started my EdTech nerd blog for a few reasons. First, I wanted a way to reflect upon my journey as I attempt to become a 21st century educator. As a teacher, I feel reflection is hugely important, and blogging is the platform I chose to use to do it. I also wanted to share the ... Read More about Reflective Teaching and Resource Sharing…Why I Blog
