6 Tech Tips

Technology has changed the way we communicate, the way teachers teach, and the way students learn.  As we strive to prepare our students for the workforce and the world, we must create a 21st century learning environment where technology is embraced and utilized.  We may be learning right along with our students as we explore…

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Student Talk Boosts Learning

“Communication is the essence of human life.”  -unknown Teachers are lovers of learning and language and usually very skilled communicators.  We know that language is the key to how we think, speak, and make sense of the world around us.  Classroom talk can be powerful, but think back to a time when you were confined…

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Sites to Support Math

After reading one of those brightly colored teacher mugs that said, “3 out of every 2 people have trouble with math,” we quickly recanted – It doesn’t have to be that way!  Getting our students excited about math and creating genuine understanding is something we can achieve.  Here are a few resources that might help…

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Tune into Tech

Technology has changed the way educators teach and how students learn.  Digital databases and educational websites allow access to literally thousands of sources and the flexibility for teachers to engage students and meet the individual needs of their diverse learners.  Here are just a few tried and true sites for students that make the list…

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Citizenship in the Virtual World

From the desk of Leigh Ann . . . Technology has provided wonderful opportunities for learning autonomy.  The dramatic increase of online resources, network services, educational software, and quality learning games are creating great new opportunities for self-directed learning.  Developments in mobile technology and the explosion in social media have accelerated students’ interest, so it…

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Hour of Code

From the desk of Leigh Ann . . . “An understanding of computer science is becoming increasingly essential in today’s world.  Our national competitiveness depends upon our ability to educate our children – and that includes our girls – in this critical field”   – Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook To develop globally competitive students…

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Tech Talk

From the desk of Leigh Ann . . . Are you looking for quality tech tools to help guide teaching and learning in your classroom?  Here a few picks that might interest you: http://thinkfinity.org/  –  Thinkfinity is a free online professional learning community that provides access to curriculum resources and enhancements for K-12 teachers. https://www.remind.com/  –…

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Productive or Crazy?

One of the things I wanted to accomplish this summer was getting some of my technology updated along with making my life easier.  As the summer officially draws to a close, I have been able to reflect on this and am wondering exactly how this has helped me become more productive??? In late May I…

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