Today was the last day of a three-day professional development (PD) regarding project based learning (PBL). This PD was facilitated by Illinois Math & Science…
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Microsoft OneNote – 21st Century Organization Tool for Teachers
When I started teaching 21 years ago, I used a big three-ring binder with dividers to stay organized. I put my notes and handouts from…
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5 Great Websites for Teaching Digital Citizenship
Below is a list of websites that I use with my students in order to teach digital citizenship. Net Smart Workshop has a variety of…
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STEM Career Day
On June 15, 2015, Earle STEM Academy will host STEM Career Day. I selected three group leaders to design an investigation of a STEM career.…
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Although I provide quality instruction (tooting my own horn … lol), I like to provide my students with multiple resources to prepare them for the…
View More NWEA ResourcesCreate an Environment for Learning
Creating an environment for learning is the foundation for all instruction within a classroom. It is critical that the foundation is solid in order to…
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As depicted in the graphic above, understanding information is a process. Although the process is not always linear, students have to first acquire information. The…
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Classroom Instruction That Works lists two strategies that are designed to extend and apply students’ understanding – Identifying Similarities and Differences and Generating and Testing…
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