Write 50 Times:”I Will Turn in My Progress Report”:Why is This Still Happening?

I was talking to my lil sis the other night, and she told me about an incident she had with my nephew’s teacher. Keep in mind two things. One, my nephew is a senior in high school. Two, he is a teacher’s dream.:) READ MORE

Creating a Caring Community in the Classroom: Morning Meeting!

If I could only use one aspect from Responsive Classroom, I would choose Morning Meeting. Morning Meeting has created an environment in my classroom that I love not only witnessing, but being a part of. We use responsive Classroom in our district, however, this is not an infomercial for Responsive Classroom. 🙂 I just love what it has done for my classroom community.READ MORE...

 

“Skype in the Classroom” Presentation (Updated)

 

Seeing as how SlideRocket is closing down, and I was presenting Skype in the Classroom at a tech conference, I decided to update my little presentation. Words of wisdom, take advantage of the Skype in the classroom site, it offers amazing opportunities for your students to engage in some “real world” learning!! READ MORE…

Help!: I Cannot Do This “Education Thing” By Myself!

 

Usually, I take this “education thing” in stride. I deal with the every day ins and outs, trying to avoid as much stress as possible. But the other day, grrrrrrrr….I was so frustrated! I can notdo this education thing by myself! I need this to be understood.READ MORE…