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
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Using Google Docs
If you're interested in a brief tutorial about using Google Docs, you've come to the right place! I was first introduced to Google Docs in my undergraduate educational technology class waaaaay back in 2007 :) At that time, I was thoroughly unimpressed with Google Docs. It seemed so much easier to use Microsoft Word...because that's what I was accustomed to using. I never really gave Google Docs a ... Read More about Using Google Docs
Flipping the Classroom…Update
I am SO glad I decided to flip this year. I've freed up more class time for application activities, questions about content, and more individualized instruction. My classroom is more student centered than ever before, and I LOVE IT! I've made one major change this semester in my classroom, and I think this change has been a huge benefit for my students. What's the ... Read More about Flipping the Classroom…Update
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
6 Tech Based Review Activities to Try with Your Students
I'm beginning to wind down my first unit of second semester, and am looking for various ways to encourage students to review the material for their quiz. The first part of the Legislative Branch unit is very vocabulary intensive...vocabulary with which students are largely unfamiliar. I've been searching for different techy review games to play with my students. Review games that will ... Read More about 6 Tech Based Review Activities to Try with Your Students
