“People adore monsters. They fill their songs and stories with them. They define themselves in relation to them.” – Jim Butcher This upcoming week, people will be celebrating Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls’ Day and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). For the last month, I have been creating We can have […]
Month: October 2013
Update Your Digital Footprint
Goal 19: Update Your Digital Footprint of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators This year’s 30 Goals Challenge theme is, “This is MY Moment.” Each goal focuses on getting educators to believe their plans of action now will lead to positive changes and transformation in their teaching and learning environments. Join our our 30 Goals Facebook community to vote on goals […]
Shake Things Up!
Goal 18: Shake Things Up! of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators “The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.” ~Anatole France This year’s 30 Goals Challenge theme is, “This is MY Moment.” Each goal focuses on getting educators to believe their […]
That’s Pinteresting! How Educators Use Pinterest Effectively By Reese Jones
According to ABC News, Pinterest is currently among the top social websites that are highly utilized in the classroom. To cope up with the increasing demand, the creators of the social page announced last month their ‘Teachers in Pinterest’ campaign, a page where teachers can collaborate together about tips and lesson plans. The app version […]
Someone Once Told Me by Mallory Fundora
Guest Post: Someone Once Told Me by Mallory Fundora Mallory Fundora, was one of the youngest keynotes at the Reform Symposium E-Conference this past weekend. She is the 13 year old founder of Project Yesu, an organization that focuses on orphan/vulnerable children and women in Uganda. Through Project Yesu, Mallory is providing food, medicine and […]
Dare Them!
Goal 17: Dare Them! of The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators This year’s 30 Goals Challenge theme is, “This is MY Moment.” Each goal focuses on getting educators to believe their plans of action now will lead to positive changes and transformation in their teaching and learning environments. Join our our 30 Goals Facebook community to vote on goals and receive […]
7 Ways to be Inspired this Weekend! #RSCON4
The free Reform Symposium E-Conference takes place this weekend, Friday, Oct. 11th to 13th, 2013. RSCON will be held in conjunction with Connected Educator Month. The event will be held online using the Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform. Attend from the comfort of your home or anywhere that has Internet access. Connect with 1000s of educators worldwide, watch […]
Ideas for National Bullying Prevention Month (Infographic)
“Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.” ~ Dr. Seuss From kindergarten to high school I was bullied. I love books, wore bifocals for a long time, won a lot of academic awards, and always made the honor roll. Yup, I was a pretty good candidate to be […]