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As schools either close or think about what closing would mean for them, here are some things to consider. Schools are struggling with how their actions would impact the community. What are the factors your school or district is considering?… Continue Reading →
S̶o̶,̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶r̶e̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶a̶ ̶p̶a̶n̶d̶e̶m̶i̶c̶ ̶y̶e̶t̶.̶ UPDATED: March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. But teachers typically don’t wait to prepare for something. The global financial market is fluctuating as the news spreads of… Continue Reading →
Traditionally the 12 Days of Christmas starts on Christmas and extends roughly through teacher break; however it was celebrated in times of old is fine, but that’s how I observe it now. My stance is that fewer Geese a Laying… Continue Reading →
Virtual Communities Virtual Communities include online courses and social media platforms. Online classes offer a variety of interactions. Some are expected and unexpected; there are also some interactions that do more to build social presence than others. Online classes have… Continue Reading →
Differentiating Course and Community Both coursework and interactions in online learning communities, such as social media, are concerned with literacies. Song “pluralizes the word” literacy to denote the multiple literacies today’s students have to possess to interact and learn successfully… Continue Reading →
An introduction is difficult. The introduction is the start of your Social Presence in your online classroom. If you are a novice online educator you may be especially concerned. Allow me to share two methods for K-12 educators to enhance… Continue Reading →
My workgroup encourages teachers in our district to become certified in educational technology tools that our district purchases. We encourage certification in Nearpod, NewsELA, ThingLink, FlipGrid, BrainPop. In fact, we have paid them to be certified in June after school… Continue Reading →
It’s the time of year we bring kids back to classes. And has been jokingly been referred to as Xbox Detox. However, back to school time is not just about pulling the plug, but instead redirecting thinking. Some of the… Continue Reading →
I’ve been ready to teach online for years. Or so I thought. The more I learn about it, the more I realize I have much more to learn. Maybe you have had similar thoughts and wonderings and would appreciate an… Continue Reading →
My blog is not my primary online destination lately.Why so busy? Well, I am a teacher, and teachers love to learn. I am back in school for my last degree, my Ed.D. in Instructional Technology. I want to tell my… Continue Reading →
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