From the moment the ball dropped and we ushered in 2016 I have watched the goals, mantras, claims of personal “one word” and resolutions come across my various social media feeds. To say the least, I am amazed and sometimes a bit subdued. I admire the ambitiousness and timeliness of my virtual and face toContinue reading “Resolutions, Intentions, Goals… Always Progressing”
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Ways to #pumpitup Now and All Year
Over the past two weeks I have had the distinct privilege of hearing keynote presentations from George Couros, Michael Wesch, Dave Burgess and Travis Allen. In every message the ideas of wonder, risk-taking, relationship building and passion. As we embrace the beginning of another cycle of instruction we have the unique opportunity to reflect, re-frameContinue reading “Ways to #pumpitup Now and All Year”
Living the digital Life… It’s not a Generational Thing
Recently my twelve year old daughter asked my husband and I the following question: “I feel so upset when elderly people tell me I don’t have it as hard as they did, was life more difficult then than it is now? I think it’s different and we have challenges that they didn’t have, but it’sContinue reading “Living the digital Life… It’s not a Generational Thing”
Achieving Balance…or NOT!
There is a lot of talk about balance, work-life balance. At one time I read a book about achieving balance. It recommended you plan out your day and prioritize what percentage of your day gets that amount of your focused attention. While in theory that sounded like a great idea, in reality it didn’t work…Continue reading “Achieving Balance…or NOT!”
Learning Is “Egg”cellent Even for the “Egg”spert
For the past few springs in our district our Elementary Science Coordinator @tkmotley attempts to provide every elementary classroom K-5 a “live animal” for the life science curriculum. In first grade this means “chicks.” Yes, the furry, yellow, cheeping kind. However, the “chicks” don’t come chirping. Our students, district-wide, get the thrill of waiting 21Continue reading “Learning Is “Egg”cellent Even for the “Egg”spert”
A Quarterly Review: Progress, Process and Persistence
It has been 3 months since I posted my New Year’s post #beUncommon. We all set goals, but what makes those goals achievable is revisiting them and assessing if we are making progress to meet them, what is the process we are utilizing to work toward those goals and what level of commitment… in manyContinue reading “A Quarterly Review: Progress, Process and Persistence”
What is my WHY?
Recently my assistant superintendent, Rob Thornell, wrote a post titled “Never Forget Why You Started?” It got me to thinking. After sharing with fellow #blogamonth-er and creator of the #BlogAMonth Challenge, Drew Frank (@ugafrank) via Twitter, the importance for educators to constantly be mindful of why we do what we do, I had a planContinue reading “What is my WHY?”
#TCEA15 Reflections: Pedagogy & Heart
This was my second year to attend #TCEA15 (Texas Computer Education Association) Convention and Expo. Often I found myself wanting to attend multiple sessions at the same time or being torn between spending time having incredible face to face conversations and making the next session. I can’t say I solved my dilemma, but I wasContinue reading “#TCEA15 Reflections: Pedagogy & Heart”
Redefining Homework Through an At”TACKK” Strategy
Recently my son was assigned a Science homework assignment. He was sent home a ‘fold-over’ booklet where he was instructed to record the high/low temperature, wind speed and precipitation every day for 5 consecutive days. Students were encouraged to go “beyond the assignment.” When I received the parent email communicating the task, I immediately knewContinue reading “Redefining Homework Through an At”TACKK” Strategy”
10 Ways to Assess Learning Through Technology
Educators are constantly looking for ways to check for prior knowledge and understanding of content facilitated in the classroom. Constructivist learning environments require ongoing quick assessments to ensure that there is a progression of learning and mastery of content. Well crafted worship model designed lessons, purposefully planned guiding questions and learning targets that students utilizeContinue reading “10 Ways to Assess Learning Through Technology”
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