I finally make it out to a cuerockstar! Heading out to Monterey to kickstart my summer wasn’t such a bad idea :) My favorite part about my experience was the format. The whole thing felt very laid back and relaxed, with plenty of time to play. Play during the 2 hour sessions, play between the … Continue reading
Posted in June 2014 …
Let’s Celebrate the Great Work We’re Doing. Sharing Stories of Success (and Failure) #edchat #edtechchat #edtech
I loved how Kristen Swanson closed #edcampusa with this message: We have a responsibility to share. Share your stories Don’t let it die here And it’s true. We learn and grow through our own reflections and from those of others. But sometimes our “modesty” prevents us from sharing our work. Jerry Swiatek (@jswiatek) brought this … Continue reading
Project Showcase #4 – Using #ChronoZoom for French Revolution Analysis Projects #sschat @ChronoZoomTS
Part 4 of my series of posts highlighting some of the projects I have been able to get off the ground in my role as Technology Coordinator… Our Honors Europe and the World classes used ChronoZoom to expand on their knowledge and analysis of the French Revolution. Student Examples (click the 2nd icon on the top … Continue reading
‘Just’ a teacher. Reflecting on #edcampUSA #edcamp #edchat
I am still feeling so lucky having had the opportunity to participate in the first ever #edcampUSA yesterday, hosted at the Department of Education. Quite exciting to see the interest in the #edcamp movement from our US Secretary of Education and his staff and their eagerness to hear us talk and ask us question. The day … Continue reading
Project Showcase #3 – Using @PowToon to Capture Imagery, Mood, and Tone in Huck Finn
Part 3 of my series of posts highlighting some of the projects I have been able to get off the ground in my role as Technology Coordinator… Brad Kosegarten had his English III Honors class use Powtoon as a presentation tool for final projects on Huck Finn. Student Example: Introduction: Huck Finn is an extremely … Continue reading
Tips for Successfully Navigating the Flipped Classroom, by my Students #flipclass @VideoScribetv
Before the end of the year, I wanted my AP Calculus students to leave some tips behind for future students new to the flipped classroom format. Their assignment: For your final project, please create a VideoScribe presentation giving advice to students new to the “flipped classroom” format. In this video, you should use: text to … Continue reading