PODCAST: New teachers need good audio coaching
One of the best professional development experiences I have had was working as a mentor teacher. I was able to coach a second year professional and coach her through the misadventures of being a new
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Augmented reality has a place in your classroom
The term “augmented reality” feels very futuristic. Reading it probably brings to mind high tech glasses that immerse the wearer into an alternate reality. Yet that image is surprisingly full of misconceptions. When a user
Help staff and save money by conducting a needs assessment
The job of a school administrator is a difficult one. A wide variety of stakeholders are counting on you to do a very important job well and in a cost efficient manner. Where to begin,
VIDEO: Students should collaborate across the globe
ISTE standards call for a global view Online collaboration is very alluring for schools — students can get direct access to authentic problems and stakeholders. But with cyberattacks and malware scams on the rise, school
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PODCAST: Network Attached Storage is a great investment for teachers
Transcript: Do you want to keep your data more secure, conveniently access your files and save money all at the same time? In this podcast episode, I will tell you about Networked Attached Storage (NAS,
SWIVL is the classroom robot you’ve been waiting for
If you could buy a single new piece of hardware for your classroom in 2021, what would it be? Consider SWIVL, the robot that can track user movement, record video and audio, and connect teachers
Lateral reading is the antidote to fake news
In the last few years, the term “fake news” has been used to describe many types of modern media. For children and adults alike, it is growing increasingly difficult to know where to go to
Craft students into academic leaders through content bootcamps
Student-centered experiences are some of the most impactful teaching tools in the classroom. Empowering students gives them agency of their learning. When students see themselves as leaders those benefits grow exponentially. I teach an elective
Teach 21st century job skills using literature and technology
What do Spotify, literature, and resumés have in common? Three English teachers and a Family Consumer Science collaborated to find new ways to teach practical skills to students while still imbibing them with classical literature.