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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EdTech Tools in My Classroom: Virtual Reality is AWESOME!
It’s one thing to be able to show students pictures of far-off cities and amazing locations, but allowing them to experience these places through virtual reality or augmented reality can be quite powerful. There is definitely no shortage of virtual reality apps and videos in the world of educational technology. But, what is virtual reality? According to the English Oxford Living Dictionaries, ... Read More about EdTech Tools in My Classroom: Virtual Reality is AWESOME!
EdTech Tools in My Classroom: Flipgrid + Current Events
Flipgrid is a fabulous tool that teachers can use in their classroom in endless ways. In our current HyperDoc, my students are using Flipgrid to reflect upon everything from Checks and Balances to the importance of the Constitutional amendments, and even analyzing the words of founding fathers through the Federalist Papers. When we try a new tool or strategy, I always like to communicate to my ... Read More about EdTech Tools in My Classroom: Flipgrid + Current Events
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
