Welcome to my last post of 2017! It's been quite some time since my last post ... I've been in full-time Mom mode during Christmas break! My daughters and I have slept in late while Daddy went to work, watched movies, played games, drank hot chocolate, and played in the whopping one inch of snow that we've had so far this winter. It's safe to say we've had a great break! As 2017 draws to a ... Read More about The 5 Most Popular EdTech Posts of 2017
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What did THEY Learn BINGO – Student Choice and Reflection
As the semester draws to a close, my American Government classes are learning about protections guaranteed under the United States Constitution. In previous years, students have been able to work in groups to create a presentation about a landmark Supreme Court case in which they: identify the constitutional issue at the center of the case, describe what happened to cause the case, the outcome of ... Read More about What did THEY Learn BINGO – Student Choice and Reflection
Teaching English Literature in the Age of EdTech – Guest Post
The availability of EdTech tools has transformed the teaching profession and has offered the possibility for our students to do amazing things! Check out this guest post by Ethan Miller concerning the various ways to teach English Literature in the 21st-century classroom. The biggest challenge for every teacher is to transform a rather dry, uninspiring subject into something engaging and ... Read More about Teaching English Literature in the Age of EdTech – Guest Post
Teaching Students, Not Just Content – Take What You Need
One of the goals I set for myself as a teacher this year is to make more conscious and focused efforts to teach my students, not just teach my content. Sometimes, it can be easy for teachers to forget that our students are not just students - they're people; people who enter our classrooms with stress and anxiety that come from school, work, sports, relationships, etc. I know I'm guilty of ... Read More about Teaching Students, Not Just Content – Take What You Need
Teacher Goals for a New School Year! 2017-2018 Edition
It's that time of year again! The month when teachers have to start retraining our bladders, setting alarms, and (if you're like me) getting used to skipping an afternoon nap - that's a tough one! I've been so fortunate this summer to attend many great PD sessions that stretched my perspective and challenged me to create an awesome learning environment for my students. Check out a few of my ... Read More about Teacher Goals for a New School Year! 2017-2018 Edition
