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Finally an app that isn’t “one more thing…” It is “THE thing!”. As an educational blogger, I get to learn about and share many exciting products with my audience. However, as a classroom teacher, I am skeptical about which products I choose to share with my readers. MORE
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Let’s accept it, grading is the most difficult part of teaching. You must have spent many nights in front of a pile of papers with a big cup of coffee to carry you through the night. As if not enough, you have to do plagiarism check or make comments on each paper. MORE
Get Qurious is an interactive play-based experience for children ages 4-9. The Maker Box takes the classic Three Little Pigs story and brings it to life with its engaging, interactive app, story cards, pretend play masks, sticker book, and puzzle. MORE
I’m so excited to announce the release of our NEW book! It is time for the desks to lose and the children to win. Bring hope, joy, and positive energy back into the daily work of the classroom. MORE
What Great Educators Do Differently - click here to connect to the conference homepage - I've always been "addicted to" professional learning. I was fortunate that during my first year of teaching my principal strongly believed in growing new teacher's skills and confidence. MORE
Finally a Tool and Resource to Fit Everyone's Needs ~ appoLearning Collections ~ click here to get started As a classroom teacher, I'm always on the look out for resources that will help my students in class and support the work they do at home as well. MORE
A Must Have Resource for All Parents - I made 2 brief videos below - As I attempt to catch up on mass amounts of unread email, I enjoy browsing the various resources that come through my inbox. MORE
Classroom Library Tools If you are a Scholastic.com user, most likely you know about Book Wizard and what an amazing tool it is for finding and leveling books. Recently, Scholastic developed a mobile version for the iPhone and is currently working towards a version for the iPad. MORE
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Staples Made a $1 Million Donation to DonorsChoose.org and Is Encouraging Customers to Donate In-Stores or Online. When I received a call asking if I’d help spread the word about the partnership between Staples, Inc., DonsorChoose.org, and Katy Perry, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. MORE
As an ed tech teacher, I am always in search of good new tools to complement classroom teaching and make learning more efficient, interactive and fun. MORE
What if students could design their own learning spaces? I've been traveling the country speaking on the power of a student's voice in his or her own educational experience along with the need for transforming learning spaces in today's schools. MORE
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MAY 16, 2018
STEAM learning has never been as important as it is today. With the rapid evolution of hardware and software technology there is now a huge shift towards artificial intelligence and robotics in every industry.
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Early childhood programs have an important role in preparing children to elementary school and encouraging their love for learning. As a teacher you want your little ones to not only eat and sleep well, but also learn and grow. But working with kids is no easy task.
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MAY 2, 2018
Today most kids prefer screen time to any other sort of entertainment. Children aged 5 to 16 on average spend 6.5 hours a day in front of a screen as compared to 3 hours in 1995. This fact is no longer shocking, but still quite disturbing.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Finally an app that isn’t “one more thing…” It is “THE thing!”. As an educational blogger, I get to learn about and share many exciting products with my audience. However, as a classroom teacher, I am skeptical about which products I choose to share with my readers.
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How Important Is Physical Education In Schools? Offering the opportunity for adequate physical activity within the school day is a topic I’m very passionate about.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Get Qurious is an interactive play-based experience for children ages 4-9. The Maker Box takes the classic Three Little Pigs story and brings it to life with its engaging, interactive app, story cards, pretend play masks, sticker book, and puzzle.
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MAY 16, 2017
This was a sponsored post. All views are my own. Nowadays it’s expected that one can request a wi-fi password when visiting a local coffee shop. Throughout the day we use our devices more than we may realize for a number of productivity tasks and entertainment outlets.
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I’m excited to announce a wonderful give-away from Scholastic Printables ! We are offering a full year subscription to a Kleinspiration reader. Scholastic Printables give you instant, unlimited access to thousands of skills sheets, activities, lesson plans and more.
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MAY 15, 2016
My readers must have already realized how much I prioritize high-quality educational events. Looking back at the long career path I passed as an educator, I must confess I owe much to the large number of educational events I attended. They helped me become who I am today.
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OCTOBER 25, 2017
As an ed tech teacher, I am always in search of good new tools to complement classroom teaching and make learning more efficient, interactive and fun.
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JULY 20, 2016
I’m so excited to announce the release of our NEW book! It is time for the desks to lose and the children to win. Bring hope, joy, and positive energy back into the daily work of the classroom.
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OCTOBER 25, 2015
image credit: @rosscoops31 - click to check out Bing in the Classroom - 3 Reasons to Use Bing in the Classroom Helping students to be more independent learners is important in today's classrooms. However, letting go of complete control can be challenging.
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JUNE 2, 2016
Any educator knows autumn is the season when we have to restart everything from the beginning. Even the most adept kids show regression since they did nothing but play throughout the summer.
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NOVEMBER 17, 2016
For nearly a decade, I’ve been using Scholastic News Magazines in my classroom. Not only do I love the the rich teaching ideas and content, but my students can’t get enough!
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APRIL 14, 2016
Any educator will agree parents are the most important partners in a child’s education. Students, whose parents are involved in learning processes, tend to demonstrate better academic performance and behavioral patterns.
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JULY 17, 2016
Let’s accept it, grading is the most difficult part of teaching. You must have spent many nights in front of a pile of papers with a big cup of coffee to carry you through the night. As if not enough, you have to do plagiarism check or make comments on each paper.
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JULY 23, 2015
What if students could design their own learning spaces? I've been traveling the country speaking on the power of a student's voice in his or her own educational experience along with the need for transforming learning spaces in today's schools.
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JUNE 23, 2015
What Great Educators Do Differently - click here to connect to the conference homepage - I've always been "addicted to" professional learning. I was fortunate that during my first year of teaching my principal strongly believed in growing new teacher's skills and confidence.
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AUGUST 25, 2015
Collaborative Project Based Learning with Analytics - click here to try Ignite Teaching - I firmly believe each teacher must start integrating technology at the point where he or she is most comfortable. I'm often asked, "How I do it all." My answer is simple: I start small.
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JULY 2, 2016
Any educator will agree summer is the perfect time for looking back over previous year and revising your teaching methods! As such, boosting technological competency in classroom is my priority this year. I strongly believe any educator is responsible for it.
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JULY 30, 2015
Finally a Tool and Resource to Fit Everyone's Needs ~ appoLearning Collections ~ click here to get started As a classroom teacher, I'm always on the look out for resources that will help my students in class and support the work they do at home as well.
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MAY 23, 2017
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of typing skills for anyone and especially our growing kids. Already today, it is highly unlikely to start a career without proper touch typing skills, which is why it is essential to help our kids get a hang on touch typing early on. What is touch typing?
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MAY 20, 2015
Click Above to Register Now I am honored to share some of my most useful tips for setting up a brain-friendly learning space that encourages student collaboration and hands-on learning.
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APRIL 3, 2015
A Must Have Resource for All Parents - I made 2 brief videos below - As I attempt to catch up on mass amounts of unread email, I enjoy browsing the various resources that come through my inbox.
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JUNE 27, 2016
Staples Made a $1 Million Donation to DonorsChoose.org and Is Encouraging Customers to Donate In-Stores or Online. When I received a call asking if I’d help spread the word about the partnership between Staples, Inc., DonsorChoose.org, and Katy Perry, I couldn’t say yes fast enough.
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JUNE 18, 2016
No matter how impatient students are about summer vacation, teachers deserve it the most. We taught and learned all year round; now it’s high time to have a rest and regain energy for coming academic year.
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MARCH 25, 2015
Game-based learning is a topic we have revisited numerous times on this blog. The implications it has on student engagement and learning cannot be overstated. If you have not already experimented with game-based learning with your class, make 2015 the year you do!
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FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Future Ready Schools Preparing Students for Success I''m honored to be a part of this year''s annual Digital Learning Day held in Washington D.C. on March 13, 2015 with inspiring educators from around the country.
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OCTOBER 4, 2014
Product Review : Brainfeed - click here to visit their site - A recent study by Common Sense Media found that the percent of children with access to a smart mobile device has jumped from half (52%) to three-quarters (75%).
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OCTOBER 17, 2014
My Terrific Three Apps for the Elementary Classroom As a working parent, sometimes it is difficult to sign up for volunteer dates. So, when I have the chance to see what''s happening inside the class or on field trips, I treasure those moments.
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Adaptive, Personalized Learning for Literacy Instruction in Blended Learning Environments What Is Lexia Core5 ? Lexia Reading Core5 is an online literacy program developed with an instructional model and scope and sequence based on research published in numerous peer reviewed journals.
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JULY 25, 2014
Free Classroom Design Webinar: I would love for you to join me on Tuesday, July 29th at 3pm ET for a free webinar all on setting up your classroom learning space. Prior to going into teaching, I studied Interior Design. Paying close attention to how we set up our spaces is very important.
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Classroom Library Tools If you are a Scholastic.com user, most likely you know about Book Wizard and what an amazing tool it is for finding and leveling books. Recently, Scholastic developed a mobile version for the iPhone and is currently working towards a version for the iPad.
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