Constructing and Connecting
Digital learning, online learning, eLearning – whatever you choose to refer to it as, teaching in this digital age lends itself to many...
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...
Are you a farmer?
The most valuable resource in a school is not the Chromebooks, iPads, textbooks, programs purchased, etc. The most valuable resource in a...
Eportfolios: Let's Talk Pros and Cons
Should you use an ePortfolio? Let’s talk pros and cons. According to Barnstable (2010), the various benefits of building and using an...
What kind of chicken are you?
[This blog post is a response to a TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan that can be viewed here.] In my classroom, I have a poster that says...
Social Networking Redefined
According to Graffin (n.d.), professional learning networks (PLNs) are about developing relationships and connections with teachers...
COVA and Me
The COVA learning approach will impact me as a learner. Because I am able to have choice, ownership, voice, and authentic learning, I...
Growing a Growth Mindset
In my young career as a teacher, my main goal involving technology is to utilize it when appropriate and not overuse it; it is a tool,...
Fail Forward
Having a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset is important as a teacher, student, and person. With a growth mindset, just because...