TL;DR: If you teach math, consider what technology tools you use. Ask yourself: Do they encourage active learning between students? Do they give you increased interaction both with and between students? 2 tech tools that use VMI (visualize, multimodal learning, and interaction) are Desmos and Flashcard Factory. Math Tech Tools Each month, I get so excited to share with my … Read More
Is Famine the Future? Addressing the Future of Education
TL;DR: Will we have fewer and fewer individuals go into education as a career? Those in education will innovate and find solutions to problems both now and in the future. Increase autonomy, control the narrative, and recruit. Principle of Population In 1798 Thomas Malthus wrote An Essay on the Principle of Population. It outlined a theory that human population growth would … Read More
What Should Students Know and Be Able to Do?
TL;DR: Certain skills are necessary for students to be successful beyond high school. Many schools no longer address these skills because of their focus on standards and mandated tests. Backward design helps prepare K-12 students for the future. “As societies become more complex in structure and resources, the need of formal or intentional teaching and learning increases. As formal teaching … Read More
Know Your Environment
TL;DR: 3 lessons learned from the first day of subbing and tips for teachers and administrators. “Early” is on time. “On time” is late! Make sure the information you have is correct. Know where the important places are. Know Your Environment It was my first day subbing in a new building and in a new district. I had the address … Read More
Expanding Learning with Technology
TL;DR: In March of 2020, we launched into a world of technology. Do you use technology to allow students to access their learning or to expand it? Discover tools to help you further integrate technology into your classroom such as Canva, Apple Learning Guides, Tinkercad, Google Suite Apps, and Flipgrid. Ashley joined Rae on the Daily Drop In to talk … Read More