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#NPRedchat is looking for feedback
I had the opportunity to exchange thoughts with @DrStephenJones about the plight of students in our schools today. We were both upset by t [...]
Using classtools for my daughter
Classtools.net is a great site to create activities, games and quizzes for your students (or your children.) This mother is not embarrassed [...]
A Vision of K-12 Students Today
I first saw this video October 10, 2009. Almost 3 years later I ask myself, what am I doing for them?!?!?!?! In my class in addition [...]
Using Comics in Class
Student comic strips are a great way to engage students and allow them to be creative as they report or create. We have been creating com [...]
Rules, Expectations and Routines
One of the keys to having a successful school year is to establish classroom rules or expectations and routines. Our students will not kno [...]
Create a poster instead of writing an essay
As a way of shaking things up and allowing for my visual learners to ‘show’ what they know instead of ‘writing’ what [...]
Remind 101 = a way to connect with students and their parents
Getting ready for back to school and I am trying to find ways to connect with my students. YES, I will be Tweeting. YES, I will have posts [...]
To me CONNECTING means SHARING #ce12
Each time I Tweet, ReTweet or Share a link for a resource or activity I am reminded that this is Connected Educator Month. Being connected [...]
Enquiring Minds
I am reading Enquiring Minds by Microsoft. It is a document with theory, tips and resources geared to help you help your students think [...]
EdCamp, the ultimate connector #ce12
EdCamps are a great way to connect with other educators in your area. If you are tired of the same old PD, EdCamps, the unconferences, are t [...]
TTT and Connected Educators
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” ― Robert Frost I just finished a Google + hangout and it was awesommme. Teachers Teaching Tea [...]
Using assessment to engage at #DENSI2012
Engage Students through Innovative Assessment by Jason Altman On a pencil and paper test, can we really accurately assess the student’ [...]
