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6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia

6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia. Like many schools, we are discussing the pros and cons of technology integration. In my school, we’ve been … Continue reading

November 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Flipped Mobile Classroom: Learning “Upside Down” | Edutopia

The Flipped Mobile Classroom: Learning “Upside Down” | Edutopia. There is a growing debate among educators about the merits of “flipped” learning. What does flipped learning mean? “Flipped learning occurs … Continue reading

November 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia

Simple Ways to Cultivate Happiness in Schools | Edutopia. I love using principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I am wrestling with. Today’s “Read This Now!” features an … Continue reading

November 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary | Edutopia

11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary | Edutopia. Here is another great resource from Edutopia.  Check out author and speaker on the Brain, Learning, Memory, and  Common Core … Continue reading

October 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

Common Core Math: Best Resources for High School Educators

Common Core Math: Best Resources for High School Educators Since many of our schools are grappling with questions about Common Core — will it or won’t it help our students … Continue reading

September 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter

A Caring Classroom: Best School Starter As we slowly transition from summer pause to school ready, I continue to reflect upon the essentials needed to begin a great school year. … Continue reading

August 16, 2013 · 4 Comments

Read This Now!: Classroom Design

Acknowledging there are always things that you cannot change, why do so many teachers use the same classroom setup year after year? While this is not meant to be a … Continue reading

August 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Read This Now!

Each week, I’d like to use principalaim to highlight an educational perspective that I share or that I might be reflecting upon.  My first entry for Read This Now  focuses on one … Continue reading

June 19, 2013 · 1 Comment