This Year’s Summer Assignment: Create a Blog!
“Yet another technology tool that I have to use?!” No. This time, the assignment is strictly for you. Well, and the rest of the internet. Tech ed trends often trail the rest of the world. While Web2.0 died in the business and media sectors, it just started in education. Us teachers are still using facebook, while our students are on “the gram.” And now, here we are with the blog. The main difference? [...]
2017 Summer Reading List
We made it! Safe to say, most of us reached the end of the school year and are diving into summer. For me, that means coffee on the porch with a good book in my hand. Family vacations are coming, the beach is calling your name and everyone seeks a well-deserved respite from the stresses of the school year. Of course, there are the typical ‘beach getaway’ fictional books we all love. But summer is also a great time to rejuvenate and be reminded of the meaningfulness of our career. We’re not talking heavy non-fiction books, but books that have purpose and heart. This summer, take a chance on some of our recommended summer reading! [...]
5 Things You Should do at the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is an exciting time — and not just for the students. As a teacher, you’re looking forward to three months away from the classroom, where you can focus on the year ahead and hone the new ideas that you have. In fact, you might even have a little bit of fun during your time away! But first, you need to finish what you started, and that’s why it’s important to make an extra effort during the last few weeks of the school year. Here’s five things you can do to end the year on a positive note and feel better prepared for the year to come. [...]