Towards the end of last school year, my students and I were all suffering from end-of-the-year-itis. We had 10 snow days (nothing like 20 from the year before!) and we knew we would be making up those days AFTER Memorial Day. We fell into the "4th Quarter Funk." Motivation on both "sides of the desk" was at an all time low. I had to try something to encourage at least a little drive and ... Read More about Gamification in American Government
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Online Tools to Help Teachers Teach the Writing Process-Guest Post
Happy Friday! I am so excited for you to read the second guest post presented by Teaching with Technology. Online tutor, Robert Morris, has created a list of great tools to help teachers teach the writing process. Without further adieu... Online Tools that Help Teachers Teach Essay Writing as a Process When you expect your students to complete essays and other types of papers, you have ... Read More about Online Tools to Help Teachers Teach the Writing Process-Guest Post
3 Ways to Improve Student Engagement with Technology: Guest Post
I am SO excited to feature my first post from a guest blogger! Thanks so much to Jessica Sanders at Learn2Earn for contributing this awesome post!! Without further adieu...here are "3 Ways to Improve Student Engagement with Technology!" 3 Ways to Improve Student Engagement With Technology By Jessica Sanders Peer connections, curiosity and a thirst for learning are all important factors in ... Read More about 3 Ways to Improve Student Engagement with Technology: Guest Post
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
Embracing the Backchannel in my Flipped Classroom with Padlet
I absolutely love attending conferences where I learn so much incredible information and make great connections with other educators! Don't you?! However, these same wonderful conferences nearly make my head explode! I feel like I'm on information overload, and after three days at the METC conference, I feel like I need to take the rest of the week off to let my brain sort everything out! What ... Read More about Embracing the Backchannel in my Flipped Classroom with Padlet
