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InstructionFebruary 17, 2014June 30, 2018

Very creative idea for teaching lessons

This is an excellent idea. I am so going to spend some time over the summer and plan a couple of lessons like this. Great idea.

Classroom, InstructionNovember 5, 2013June 30, 2018

There is no more important skill than reading!

So I was reading this morning and came across this article. Literacy is important for all students. It opens doors for children and it opens them wide. We are teachersContinue readingThere is no more important skill than reading!

Classroom, InstructionNovember 5, 2013June 30, 2018

Starting Proficiency in the Classroom

Ten years in the classroom is now approaching. Last year I got adventurous with my professional goals and decided to link using Facebook as one of my goals. At first,Continue readingStarting Proficiency in the Classroom

Classroom, InstructionAugust 27, 2013June 30, 2018

Creating Rubrics: Tools & Guidelines

Some teachers say they use rubrics for everything and they do. Some of those rubrics that I have seen that they use are horrible and just thrown together without takingContinue readingCreating Rubrics: Tools & Guidelines

Classroom, Instruction, TechnologyAugust 2, 2013June 30, 2018

The Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher

Self-Paced Professional Development Here are some options for self-paced, learn-when-you-can professional development. Your district will not hand you these options, but I encourage you to seek them out. iTunesU iTunesUContinue readingThe Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher

Classroom, InstructionFebruary 17, 2013June 30, 2018

Failure is NOT an option! Or is it?

We put a great deal of emphasis on that our schools are failing and that our kids are not learning in schools today. It is true, the American education systemContinue readingFailure is NOT an option! Or is it?

Classroom, Instruction, LeadershipJune 12, 2012June 30, 2018

What do you teach in school?

When I attend conferences, I often find myself asking the question of other educators “What do you teach?” Now when I ask this question I am never really looking forContinue readingWhat do you teach in school?

Classroom, Instruction, TechnologyApril 15, 2012June 30, 2018

Flipping the Classroom Requires More Than Video

Flipping the classroom has become a large passion of mine. It is one of my ongoing professional goals to implement next year. I have to agree with these four bulletContinue readingFlipping the Classroom Requires More Than Video