Education
The solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024, will be particularly special because it will be a total solar eclipse visible from several countries, including Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Education
The first 5-10 minutes of class are crucial; they set the tone for the rest of the session. A well-structured start can greatly enhance students' learning experience and simplify classroom management.
Weekly Report
This week's topics include addressing teacher shortages, taking breaks, and using portfolios as a form of assessment.
Brain Dump
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 * I administered a World War I quiz to my crew. They were allowed to use their notebooks. I am surprised that so many of them chose not to open it. * Recorded a screencast for the 2-5-8 Forces and Motion Learning menu. You can check it out
Brain Dump
A Brain Dump is a cognitive technique where you unload or "dump" all your thoughts, ideas, worries, and tasks, clogging your mind onto a piece of paper or digital device.
Weekly Report
The beauty, challenge, and emotion of working in the classroom.
Brain Dump
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 * I set up an IXL class for my intervention group and printed reports to guide their practice. IXL is becoming a pretty powerful tool, but I worry that it might be overused. * I requested a J-Touch screen for my classroom. * I'm grateful to our
Why Edify Podcast
Welcome to the first installment of something I've coined "Social Wisdom." Social media often gets a bad rap for being predominantly negative. While it's true that negative elements exist, there's also plenty of good stuff out there.
Education
As educators, one of our primary goals should be to develop in our students a sense of responsibility for learning.
Weekly Report
This week's topics include increasing student engagement with games, effective ways to use praise, and Women's History Month teaching and learning resources.
Weekly Report
This week's topics include the benefits of print reading, open educational resources, and journaling for students and teachers.
Education
We have a choice about how we live each day. Choosing to connect with others in positive ways is something anyone can do regardless of job title or status.