In This Post: Developing impactful professional development takes careful and purposeful planning. Planning your PD sessions to encourage having fun, meet educators where they are, and start and end on time are key to success. Remember that being a learner can be stressful, don’t over plan, and utilize the expertise and experiences of those attending. Developing impactful professional development can … Read More
How eLearning is Changing the World
Video Highlights: Rae Hughart breaks down just 3 of the many definitions of eLearning, and how eLearning is changing the world of education. There are many definitions for “eLearning.” Rae covers 3 definitions: Ways you are learning online. Reading a blog, watching a video, or taking an online course. eLearning is making content more accessible. If you want to learn … Read More
Lose The Levels – Reconsidering Leveled Libraries
In This Post: Leveled libraries in classrooms is a good idea taken way too far. The level system was created to match readers to texts that best met their reading levels. It has become a rigid system that hinders text choice. The level system is often applied to inappropriate instructional times. The text level-creators themselves – Fountas and Pinnell – … Read More
Let’s Get Social! 4 Steps to Getting Started on Social Media as a Teacher
In This Post: Getting active on social media is another step in building a well rounded network. The first step in getting started on social media is deciding what platform is right for you, and making an account. It’s important to decide how you plan to utilize social media; personally or professionally. Twitter has grown into a great platform for … Read More
How to Fight Mental Illness Through Authenticity
In This Post: Authenticity is a growing necessity in education, for both teachers and students. A job may be just a job, but teaching is more than that; it’s a work of love and sacrifice. Although there are certain things we must temper when we are in front of our students, the inherent qualities that define who we are must … Read More
