Evaluating Audio and Video Tools
I remember as a child in elementary school being excited to get a few minutes on the computer to play Oregon Trail. We have come so far...
Equality vs. Equity
Equality and equity tend to be used interchangeably, but they are very different things. Equality says that everybody gets the same...
7 Skills 24/7
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What's it all about? Learning!
Creating significant learning environments, CSLE, says it all. Creating – The educator establishes the learning environment, but the...
The Road to Learning
We are told not to “teach to the test,” but what happens if our students don’t do well on the test? When it gets to cramming time before...
Breaking Out of the Norm
In today's 21st century world, there are one million things kids need to learn. That's not a hyperbole, although a hyperbole is just one...
Innovation - The Time is Now
Most people in the world would agree that change is difficult although necessary. However, leading and driving the change, being...
Gas Leak Day
What's a "gas leak day?" Well, it's like a snow day, but with a gas leak instead of snow. I teach at one of three elementary schools in...
Communicate to Innovate
What a whirlwind. “Wow, I am innovative! I’m ahead of the game! I’ve been trying new and exciting things in my classroom that transform...
Make Them Feel Something
We say it to our students all the time: “Words matter.” But, do we ever take that to heart beyond using kind words? Do we consider how...