Who Will Teach Them to Fly?
Happy New School Year! This week, the new school year began for me and it was everything I hoped it would be. Students returned to school this week with lots … Continue reading
Getting Girls into STEM
Last year, I found a new purpose. Okay, it is not exactly a new purpose but a revised purpose — to help young children (especially young girls) develop a love … Continue reading
Book Series for the Digital Age
Over dinner this week, a friend asked if I knew anything about the Corwin Connected Educator Series. I didn’t but I was intrigued by what she told me so I went … Continue reading
Understanding the Learning Process
Please remember that when children “learn too soon using a form other than the one they need” there can be grave damage to a child’s long-term academic and social emotional … Continue reading
Building Home/School Connections: Questions to Ask Parents as the School Year Begins
During the course of the summer, I’ve shared several resources for teachers and administrators to help kick off the new school year. Many resources shared this summer I hope will … Continue reading
Google Classroom Tool For Teachers Is Here
In mid-July, I shared the news that the folks at Google were nearing the end of their pilot project and were gearing up to launch Google Classroom. When the project was … Continue reading
JUMP!
Here’s hoping when you read this, it inspires you as you start the school year. Let this year be your best year yet. Don’t wait…JUMP! tlb Source
Enhancing Student Engagement: Learning to Ask Good Questions
Why are “perfectly placed questions” so important in the classroom? They are important because asking the right questions ensures “an explosion of learning for students.” The folks at edweek.org shared what I … Continue reading