Last semester, my students and I were so fortunate to participate in a fantastic global collaboration with a group of students in the United Kingdom. The availability of educational technology tools and device is shrinking the world like never before and making activities like this one possible! When I mentioned the possibility of working with a group of students in another country, they were ... Read More about Global Collaboration -> Global Empathy
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Resources for Creating a Digital BreakoutEDU
BreakoutEDU is ALL THE RAGE in the EdTech community ... and for good reason! These are fantastic activities to get your students involved in solving problems and working together. You know, those real-world skills we want our kiddos to have when they leave us?! :) While BreakoutEDU is fabulous, if you can't afford or don't have time to purchase the physical equipment, try its digital ... Read More about Resources for Creating a Digital BreakoutEDU
The Happy Planner Makes Me Happy
Well, friends. I'm in love with a planner. Seriously. The Happy Planner is beyond fabulous ... it makes being organized fun!! As you know, I'm a technology freak. However, there's just something about writing down goals, plans, ideas, etc., that really makes me happy. No judgments :) In case you're wondering, yes, I still use my Google Calendar ... and my desk calendar at school ... along ... Read More about The Happy Planner Makes Me Happy
A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part Two: What does my flip look like?
Welcome to part two of A Day in My Flipped Classroom! Today, I'll be sharing how a typical day looks in Petty Wap's classroom. THE VIDEOS... In a typical unit, which normally lasts anywhere from two weeks to a month and a half depending on the content, my students have between 3 and 7 instructional videos that they actively view. The videos are 3-7 minutes in length, and most of them are about ... Read More about A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part Two: What does my flip look like?
A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part 1: Why I modified my flip
The flipped classroom strategy is gaining tons of well-deserved attention in the education community. The advent of educational technology and it's availability in classrooms around the world creates an awesome environment for flipping traditional instruction. However, what happens if all students don't have reliable internet access at home? They may have a device, (school-issued or personal) ... Read More about A Day in My Flipped Classroom Part 1: Why I modified my flip
