It’s hard to believe that #AprilBlogADay is wrapping up. After today, there are only five more days left in the month and five more posts left to write. This morning, many of us who have been part of the #AprilBlogADay community gathered to chat and reflect on the experience. As we shared, a new idea… Continue reading Let’s encourage each other! Will you join me for #edBlogaDay next month? #AprilBlogADay
Author: Janelle
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#ILoveMySchoolBecause reasons (great ones!) #AprilBlogADay
I work at an amazing school with amazing colleagues and amazing kids. Although I am just finishing up my first year teaching here, there are many reasons why I love my school. I have the privilege of teaching kids I taught as middle school students. I cannot stress enough how awesome this is. I think… Continue reading #ILoveMySchoolBecause reasons (great ones!) #AprilBlogADay
Is it time to stop pretending? #AprilBlogADay #MakeSchoolDifferent
Pretending is a lot like dreaming. It allows us to make the world a better place in our imagination. However, sometimes we pretend in order to cope. I think as educators we often pretend in order to help us manage a system we think we can’t change and to help us keep some “control” over… Continue reading Is it time to stop pretending? #AprilBlogADay #MakeSchoolDifferent
Teach on Mars (or what will education look like in 100 years) #AprilBlogADay
When I was a child, we visited Kennedy Space Center in Florida many times. One of the attractions was (and still is) the IMAX theater. One of the movies I saw there sticks with me even know. “The Boy from Mars” was the story of the first child born on Mars visiting the Earth for… Continue reading Teach on Mars (or what will education look like in 100 years) #AprilBlogADay
Sketchnotes and doodling: Art journaling follow up #AprilBlogADay
A little over a week ago, I shared a post about art journaling in the classroom. Since then, I have made some progress in coming up with a plan to incorporate art journals into my classroom. Social media is a magical place. A few days ago, I was perusing my Twitter feed when I happened… Continue reading Sketchnotes and doodling: Art journaling follow up #AprilBlogADay
Tornado Warning #AprilBlogADay
Two ten: Let’s go home! No – wait! Tornado warning- Find shelter and wait. An hour and some hail Later, it’s safe to head home. What a crazy day!
Tech in the classroom #AprilBlogADay
Technology is a part of our everyday lives, so it just seems logical that it would be a part of daily classroom life. I’m in a great position in my classroom, and I rarely have to plan ahead to use computers. My classroom connects to a computer lab that is just for the use of… Continue reading Tech in the classroom #AprilBlogADay