Bloom’s Taxonomy, the learning hierarchy that consists of understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating, has hit classrooms by storm over the past few decades, many of which are focused on school turn-around. As much as it streamlined my lesson planning because I could easily determine the rigor of the lesson, it also…
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Teaching in my classroom was not easy. I was made for the profession, but there were plenty of challenges. However, I was still able to manage behavior, produce an effective lesson (most days), maintain strong relationships, and look for new technology to increase engagement and productivity in the classroom. Although…
Technology in the classroom is growing exponentially. Teachers and students alike are leveraging technology to increase productivity and become well versed in an increasingly digital world. It seems as though everyone at every age finds that technology makes their lives much easier. Even babies! How many times have you seen…
Technology has completely transformed the way we see and communicate with one another. It has taken a very big world and turned it into a very accessible world where we can experience one another’s culture with the click of a button. One of the many concepts that has suffered a…
For the next two weeks, political differences will be set aside for patriotic unity. We cheer as formerly unknown athletes become household names in their quest for gold, and we are crushed when they fall short. We are glued to our TVs for the qualifying rounds of luge, curling, and…
Change is hard. We create routines and habits that naturally resist change. We shop at the same grocery store, buy the same brand of clothes, and eat the same meals. We can be especially hesitant to make changes in our instructional routines. As we gaze over the ever-evolving educational landscape,…
The power of G Suite (and especially G Suite for Education) is undeniable. This versatile cloud-based platform is full of easy-to-use document creation tools, organizational resources, and a myriad of ways to support the Four Cs. The Google team is highly dedicated to its educational offerings, so it’s no surprise…