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Blended-Learning Resources

If you are a frequent visitor to principalaim then you know how important student-centered instruction is to me. I’ve found one of the best ways to empower students to truly engage in their learning … Continue reading

October 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Classroom Creations

Strive to create more than you consume in your classroom. tlb     Source

October 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Tips for Delivering Awesome Professional Development

With just under two months of school underway, it is never too early to talk about “awesome” professional development. Luckily for me, the folks at Edutopia also understand how important it … Continue reading

October 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Teaching Math to Students Who Think They Hate Math: An Inquiry-Based Approach

I don’t know about you, but I did not have a lot of confidence growing up when it came to math. As much as I hate to admit it, math … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Child’s Best Hope: A Teacher

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October 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

“Re-branding” Failure in Schools

If you are a regular visitor to principalaim then you already know how important I believe it is to teach students to embrace failure (viewing mistakes as tools for success). … Continue reading

September 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

15 Ways of Teaching Every Student to Code (Even Without a Computer)

Last spring, Edutopia blogger, Vicki Davis published a great resource for anyone interested in teaching students to code with or without a computer. The notion that we can teach students … Continue reading

September 24, 2014 · 3 Comments

Embracing Diversity II

I discovered this image earlier today on Twitter, and it stayed with me the rest of the day.  What I wouldn’t give to have every student in my school understand and embody … Continue reading

September 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Embracing Diversity

Embracing diversity is an essential element of a good school! Let’s help students understand how important it is to accept the differences in each other as we learn to “swim … Continue reading

September 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

Technology Second

      I discovered this great photo on twitter over the weekend, and it encapsulates what teachers do to ensure learning happens first. Technology is a tool that we … Continue reading

September 15, 2014 · Leave a comment