“A problem well put is half solved.” – John Dewey Now that my semester has ended I have some time to share some of my students’ projects. I teach English and students are required to complete at least 4 essays throughout one semester. I add a digital component to each writing, because our students need […]
Month: May 2018
A Class Finale They Won't Forget! 15+ Ideas & Resources
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Carl W. Buehner Many teachers will soon say bye to their learners. In the few days you have left with your learners take the opportunity to leave them with fond memories and knowing you believe in them. This […]
8 Wonderful Websites for Easy Coding Activities for Any Age or Level!
“Falling in love with code means falling in love with problem solving and being a part of a forever ongoing conversation.” – Kathryn Barrett Throughout my 20 plus years of teaching I’ve integrated technology in the various subjects I’ve taught because the world needs all our learners to gain the digital skills needed to thrive, […]
5 Resources to Find Tons of Free Fun Unplugged Coding Activities!
“Falling in love with code means falling in love with problem solving and being a part of a forever ongoing conversation.” – Kathryn Barrett In a previous post I described why all students should participate in the upcoming Hour of Code event, which takes place December 3rd to 9th. Find more reasons to introduce students to coding […]
Web Tools for Creating Digital Magazines
“Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light.” – Joseph Pulitzer When I was a child, my father only accepted homemade gifts. My sisters and I spent several days […]
Encourage Students to Reflect on Their Growth with This Free Slides Portfolio Template
“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” Paraphrase of John Dewey’s work One of the most important ways to end the year is by getting students to reflect on the learning journey in your class. They need to reflect on the purpose of different tasks and projects. They need understand […]
STEAM Up Learning Outdoors! 15+ Ideas to Try Now or this Summer!
“[Science] is more than a school subject, or the periodic table, or the properties of waves. It is an approach to the world, a critical way to understand and explore and engage with the world, and then have the capacity to change that world.” – Barack Obama, Former U.S. President Many of the missions in […]
May the 4th Be With You! 20+ Ideas for Teaching and Learning with the Force
“The force is strong with this one.” – Darth Vader May 4th is Star Wars day and what better time to teach and learn with the Force as you end the school year! Students of all ages enjoy Star Wars. The movies and books teach us about being heroes, complicated relationships with family, being brave, and […]