Building a positive classroom community and getting to know your students is crucial at the beginning of every new school year. This research-based practice contributes to good classroom management, student engagement, and positive student behaviors and interactions. As you think
So I’ve had about a month to decompress after my time at the 2017 PBS Digital Innovator Summit leading into ISTE 2017! What a wonderful experience they both were. And while I learned a lot from both, it was such
For many of us teachers, summer vacation is finally here! It’s a time for rest and relaxation, going swimming at the pool, beach, or lake, spending quality time with family, and catching up on much-needed sleep. It can also be
Back in January, I made a list of 17 things I wanted to try in 2017. While writing about these things has been slow-going, I have been making my way through the list, all the while having a ball and
I know it has been a while (February 1st to be exact). But I’ve been working hard on other projects, including this gem. So without further ado . . . the fourth in my Reflections on Seesaw series, today I
I’m so happy to announce that yesterday I found out that I am officially a Seesaw Ambassador! It is an honor to represent Seesaw in this way and be able to share my experiences to help Seesaw reach even more
With the coming of a new year, many people set out to make resolutions of things they want to do or ways they want to be better. I had my students consider their goals and things at which they wanted
Last week in our lovely southern state, it was forecasted that we would have snow on Saturday and would be under a winter weather advisory. Now for those of you who do not live in the south, this is a
If you have been following my posts lately, you know that I have really embraced Seesaw and used it in many ways with my class. I teach an English language immersion class and have 7 English language learners in my