Global Read Aloud 2016
The Global Read Aloud is the beautiful brainchild of Pernille Ripp who has inspired close to a million participants this year to make connections through a shared book. Starting October 3rd through November 11th, classrooms will connect around one of five age-appropriate selections above. If you missed EdCollaborative Day of PD, I hope find time to […]
Elementary school’s ‘Read and Ride’ program ‘a win-win’ for literacy, health
In classrooms around the nation bouncy balance balls have taken the place of chairs, standing desks have replaced sitting ones. Source: Elementary school’s ‘Read and Ride’ program ‘a win-win’ for literacy, health
Make It Stick Book Review
Memory is the mother of all wisdom. Aeschylus Prometheus Bound Reading the first sentence in the preface of Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III and Mark A. McDaniel […]
Look Around! A Learning Framework for VR
Image Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Equirectangular_projection_SW.jpg I was very excited and honored that my VR lesson was included in a “Getting Smart” article, “3 Ideas for Using Virtual Reality with Place Based Ed” by Emily Liebtag. This article touched on the use of VR before and after trips to actual destinations but the same thinking can be applied […]
September Multimedia Contest: Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds
The T For eighteen years, I had the pleasure of hosting a monthly Writing Contest at Kensico School for Grades 3-5. I loved the process of selecting a theme, creating flyers and certificates but, most of all, being able to read and celebrate the amazing student work. I am currently working on a handbook for teachers […]
The HyperDoc Handbook
The HyperDoc Handbook is one of those rare professional development books that truly will transform your teaching. This book shows you how to take your existing lessons and digital resources and combine them into a streamlined presentation that increases student engagement, accountability and agency. You will be provided with a myriad of resources along the […]