Well...here we are! The first day of school is upon us. My summer FLEW by and I don't know if I accomplished ANYTHING I set out to do.Every year, it seems like I start out with the exact same activity on the first day. "Please complete this index card, making sure to include the following information...your name, your parent's name and contact information, blah blah blah." I don't know why I do ... Read More about Getting to Know Your Students
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URL Shortener & QR Code Creator
As I sat at the SEMO EdTech Conference today, I learned an extremely easy way to create QR Codes! Typically, when I create QR Codes for my students, I copy and paste a URL into QR Stuff or a similar program. I then download and/or save the image, or copy and paste the image to a document, presentation, etc. NOW...using the goo.gl Chrome extension, I can simply click the extension on my ... Read More about URL Shortener & QR Code Creator
Stoplight Flipped Learning Activity
Looking for another flipped video activity? Check out my Stoplight Assignment!This is a Google Doc, so it can be easily embedded into your class website, sent to your students assignment folders using Doctopus, or simply shared with your students.The first section of the Stoplight Activity provides the students with note-taking space. If you'd like to adjust the space available, or add a skeletal ... Read More about Stoplight Flipped Learning Activity
Flipped Video Creation: Teacher Created Videos…Yes or No?
Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey found at my last post. I must say I am VERY surprised by the results!Here's the breakdown:18% of respondents believe that teachers MUST be present in flipped videos24% of respondents felt that if the teacher could be present in the videos, then they should do so48% of respondents believe that teacher presence in a flipped video is not ... Read More about Flipped Video Creation: Teacher Created Videos…Yes or No?
Teacher Presence in Flipped Videos: What Do YOU Think?
The 4th of July has come and gone, and with it the first half of our summer. Sigh. It seems as though the weeks after we celebrate Independence Day fly by even quicker than those earlier in the summer. Before we know it, back to school we shall go!This year, I find myself almost EXCITED to begin the school year. Don't get me wrong, I look forward to going back to school each year ... though ... Read More about Teacher Presence in Flipped Videos: What Do YOU Think?