Learning to be a teacher, one day at a time…
I often get asked if I know a good handwriting or science app or which apps I use the most. My answer often surprises people, the camera. I chose the camera because it's a piece of technology that is most accessible and used by teachers outside of the educational sphere. At the baseline, you can... Continue Reading →
What is my goal for writing this essay? My goal in writing this essay is to utilize two change models to examine early adopters on Instagram within my current teaching context. This case study will examine the conditions that cause teachers to experiment with new technologies, the impact on learners, their extended families. What information do I need to... Continue Reading →
Video is a powerful medium for provocation. Images, words, music can help us visualize powerful concepts and support storytelling that explores big ideas. Traditionally, teachers gather the children into one group and all watch the video together. Yet during this process how much precious learning time is wasted: Organising the children to sit down in... Continue Reading →
In this age of instant communication, the old paper newsletter that often ended up scrunched up at the bottom of the bag is a relic of the past. Each week I send out a 'warm fuzzy' email where parents learn more about what's going on in class as well as important dates coming up. Â As... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years, I've committed myself to the same resolution when the calendar changes to January 1. I will go to bed before 11.This is a simple goal and has a noticeable impact on my well-being. Yet here I am mid-January wide awake and typing away on the computer at 11.30 pm. Holidays lull every... Continue Reading →
At the moment my class is exploring how humans use clothing to express their ideas and beliefs. To tune into the unit we had a 'free choice' fashion day where the children could choose their own outfit to express their personalities. I did an initial fashion shoot with the children where I encouraged them to... Continue Reading →
Rather than a teacher-made visual of our essential agreement the kids were tasked with coming up with a display. Typorama served as a quick and easy way to produce student-made posters for our room. I love that they serve as visual prompts and ways for students to show their understanding.
Teaching the Teacher 