Wordle in the classroom
What is Wordle? Created by British software engineer Josh Wardle in October of 2021, Wordle is a web browser-based word game that has recently become a viral hit, particularly among high school students. Upon...
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27 education buzz words you need to know in 2022
Education buzzwords are constantly changing so it is time for an update of my 2019 25 Buzz words you need to know post. The buzz words below are in addition to the 2019 buzz...
Review – Empower: what happens when students own their own learning
I picked up Empower: what happens when students own their own learning by John Spencer and A.J. Juliani for a professional development activity with my school’s literacy team. We have a focus on project...
Review: Angela Duckworth’s “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance”
Breaking the silence for Grit Those of you who follow my blog have likely noticed it’s been radio silence for over a year. Like the rest of you, COVID threw me for a loop...
Holiday teacher gift ideas during virtual learning
Teachers across the country are going above and beyond for their students this year. Teachers are up late making plans that will engage students through a digital platform. They are driving countless miles in...
Guest Post: Zoom School
The New Way Kids Are Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic BY: Eric M. Earle, founder of Tutor Portland and Tutor San Francisco, and co-founder of zoomtutor.com. The Coronavirus crisis has forced schools to shutter...
5 Tips for adjusting to virtual teaching
There are those who say working virtually is easier. These people are must not be teachers! I have not posted in the past several months for that reason. Being an educator during this time...
5 Tips for teaching virtually during your first year
I’m sorry to say, if you are looking at your first year of teaching you are in for a double whammy. The first year of teaching is notoriously the most difficult year. Add to...
7 Tips for homeschooling elementary and pre-schoolers
I never envisioned myself a homeschooling mother, but COVID19 has changed that. Let’s be clear, I LOVE TEACHING, but I teach high school seniors and my children are six and four; aka. Dorothy we’re...
Teacher gifts during quarantine
My daughter’s kindergarten teacher has really gone above and beyond for her students this year; especially during the past six weeks of online learning. I feel compelled to do something for her. Hopefully she’s...
