Today my dear friend, George Couros, presented at my school district. I have seen George present before and each time I feel rejuvenated to hear him speak his story and truth. His words always seem to validate what many believe, but most are not willing to say. During his keynote, George reminded us to lead …
Drowning in paperwork and medial tasks can drown any administrator or leader if they are not careful. It is crucial, that through our hectic and important days, that we build ourselves for efficiency. Within this post, you will see ways to get the biggest bang for your buck, while gaining more of your sanity and …
A group of 5th graders and I have been working closely on diving into Makerspace type learning and thinking. Students have explored the concept of thinking differently in a variety of ways. Background But, before we jump into how we learned and our podcast, it is important to discuss the meaning behind our reasoning. Although the …
Student learning playlists are a unique way to personalize learning for students. Many educators are taking various versions of this approach to differentiate learning for their students. I first heard about learning playlists through reading articles and posts about Alt School. On Alt School’s website, they describe their playlists with the following explanation, “Playlist is …
I stumbled across a book titled, “Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms” by Grace E. Smith and Stephanie Throne, which was published from ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education). After doing more research, I found that Grace and Stephanie are both Educational Technologists and researchers who are dedicated to find best practices for teachers. …
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We are surrounded, and drowning, under a sea of devices to make our lives more efficient. But, what people do not talk about is the lasting effects that excessive usage of technology can have on a person without proactive and swift decisions to have a healthy mind and body, from the inside-out. ISTE’s standards also …
Do you want to build a green screen for next to nothing in cost? I hope I can shed light on a few ideas to make your wish a reality. The process of making a green screen seems overwhelming at first, but the creation can be as simplistic or elaborate as you want. Likewise, you …
I moved to a brand new city within the last two months, and let me tell you, Google Maps has become an even stronger best friend: Google Maps + Kara = Friends Forever. I am using GPS to get me everywhere. To give myself credit, this is understandable since I have never lived in this city …
