Science
November 8th is National STEM Day | Use These 12 STEM Resources to Celebrate
STEM/STEAM activities help create future problem solvers. As a society, we're going to need them.
Education
Harness the Power of Whiteboards in the Classroom - Teacher Tips and Resources
Using whiteboards can increase student engagement, they're versatile and provide a unique way for students to collaborate. Some of my 8th graders even use the word "fun" to describe what it's like to work with them.
Education
Why Edify Monthly Review | October - Polarized, Lucky, Foggy, and Horror
Here are some highlights from Why Edify over this past month.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Magical Things, Respect, and Brain Fog
T.G.I.F. is a weekly newsletter featuring educational news, and teaching, personal development, and professional learning resources.
Education
Station Rotation and Blended Learning Teacher Tips
The multi-modal aspect of Blended Learning offers unique opportunities to engage learners where they are while giving teachers the time and space to help students right when they need it.
Education
Classroom Wordle and Wordle-Like Resources
Here are some resources for using Wordle in the classroom, along with some spinoffs.
Education
Planning Time - A Breath of Fresh Air
Today was the first of two curriculum planning days. We were off site and greatly supported in our efforts. We're planning a learning expedition for social studies where students will look at history through the lens of influential people. Eventually, they will identify influential people in our community
Teaching
Hurricane Ian and General Hurricane Teaching and Learning Resources
This storm has connections to science, geography, politics, and more.
Education
NASA DART Asteroid Smashing Education Resources
An event like this goes a long way in showing students the relevance that math and science have in the world.
Teaching
How Educators Can Break Parkinson's Law and Create a Work-Life Balance - 7 Tips
I propose that teachers show up each day and give it all they've got, but when they get home there should be more restoration, relaxation, personal time, and family time than not.
Weekly Report
T.G.I.F. Newsletter - Implicit Bias, Proof Points, and the Monkey Mind
A newsletter for teachers and lifelong learners. Topics for this week include implicit bias, proof points, and calming your Monkey Mind.
Teaching
Using Six Word Memoirs in the Classroom
Use Six-Word Memoirs to build community, analyze characters, and summarize concepts.