Oct 24Saving Time and Learning About AIAs a classroom teacher with almost six years of experience integrating AI into my teaching practice and training other educators, I have enjoyed exploring the possibilities through AI and engaging in conversations with students and teachers. Every educator needs to learn about AI and how we can leverage this technology…Teaching6 min readTeaching6 min read
Oct 21Is This For A Grade?Guest post by laura steinbrink, posted in education A NEW-OLD IDEA TO BUILD STUDENT INDEPENDENCE FROM GRADES As a high school teacher closing in on thirty years of teaching, I have heard students daily ask “Is this for a grade?” any time we do activities in class that are on paper or digital. Of course, I want them to…Teaching5 min readTeaching5 min read
Oct 17Navigating the Teacher Shortage: The Impact on Student Programs and the Solution for Civic EngagementGuest post in collaboration with @x2VOL Civic engagement is of the utmost importance for students. Service and community engagement during formative high school years improve social-emotional growth, student outcomes, leadership skills, and more. But how are these programs being managed when educators are leaving schools in record numbers? The current…Teaching3 min readTeaching3 min read
Oct 10Tonies Toniebox: A Game-Changer for Early Childhood EducationIn a world where technology often competes with traditional learning methods, educators are always on the lookout for innovative tools that can genuinely impact children’s development. The Toniebox, a revolutionary audio device, has recently released the results of a study conducted between January and June 2023. …Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Oct 3Addressing Teacher Shortages: The Role of Substitute Teachers and Swing EducationOver the past few years, teacher shortages have become a challenge in schools across the United States. There has been a shortage in filling full-time teaching positions as well as finding substitute teachers to fill in on a day-to-day basis. The shortages add to the pressure on all teachers as…Teaching4 min readTeaching4 min read
Sep 12Embrace the New School Year with New Coding Resources: Matatalab’s Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBotIn collaboration with Matatalab, Opinions expressed are my own As we head into a new school year, it’s the perfect time to explore innovative ways to ignite students’ passion for learning while providing them with opportunities to develop essential skills for the future. An area that is in demand and…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Sep 7Exploring AI: Tools for All LearnersAs a classroom teacher with more than five years of experience integrating AI into my teaching practice and also providing PD and conference sessions for educators, I have enjoyed exploring the different tools and seeing the changes happen over this time. I try to find a variety of resources to…Artificial Intelligence6 min readArtificial Intelligence6 min read
Sep 5Ideas for Starting the new school yearIt seems that summer passes by so quickly every year. We are so busy throughout the school year and sometimes miss out on trying new ideas or exploring new tools. However, we have the summer break to reflect and explore new experiences and it is an opportunity to take time…Teaching7 min readTeaching7 min read
Jul 28Tips to Make Reflection a Consistent HabitBy Rachelle Dené Poth Prior post on Edutopia John Dewey once stated, “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” Ongoing reflection is essential for our growth as educators. …Education5 min readEducation5 min read
Jul 19Ozobot: Overcoming Challenges in Bringing STEM to the ClassroomIn collaboration with @Ozobot Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in classrooms has become increasingly important to prepare students for the future. We know that these skills are highly in demand and there will be an increase in the number of STEM-related jobs available by 2025. STEM learning…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
