I. Am. DRAGGING. Please tell me I'm not the only teacher who feels like they're in the last tenth of a mile in a 5k? You, know ... when you're running and you just have to hit that goal and you won't stop to walk or take a breath because that'd be cheating? Yup, that's where I am in the year. We're reviewing for EOC testing which I, like basically every other teacher who has taught EVER, hates ... Read More about Gamification – Confessions
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3 Reasons Why You Need A Learning Management System
*This is a sponsored post which means I was compensated to share these ideas with you. Thanks to itslearning for this opportunity!* The implementation of educational technology tools has made my life as a teacher SO MUCH easier. When I think back to the beginning of my teaching career ... which was only 9 years ago ... I remember with disgust the many nights of lugging piles of tests and ... Read More about 3 Reasons Why You Need A Learning Management System
Booksnaps from Ditch That Textbook
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel as though they're being tugged in a ton of different directions at the end of the year? I'm ready for summer. I'm not as motivated as I was at the beginning of the year. I'm not ready for the end of the year because I've made great relationships with my students. I'm not ready for the end of the year because I feel like I still have so much to teach. I'm not ... Read More about Booksnaps from Ditch That Textbook
Getting Started with Nearpod
Nearpod is one of my absolute FAVORITE tools to use in my 1:1 classroom. In my dual credit social studies classes, I run more of a blended than flipped classroom in that I lecture 2-3 days per week and allow the remaining class time to be used for completing work. I try to mimic a college schedule as much as I can, and since I see my students every day, this plan works pretty well. One of the ... Read More about Getting Started with Nearpod
Teaching Online Classes
Well, friends. I'm taking on another role this semester - that of an online instructor! I'm excited, overwhelmed, and nervous at the same time. I'm also teaching full time, blogging, and most importantly raising two fabulous daughters with my awesome husband. I always say that I love to be busy ... and I'm definitely going to be this semester! Fortunately, the online classes that I'm teaching this ... Read More about Teaching Online Classes
