Literacy starts before a child meets their first teacher. This is why talking, reading and singing with young children at home is crucial; it forms the connections in their brains that help build literacy skills (American Academy of Pediatrics). Therefore, when childhood literacy is emphasized early, children enter school prepared to thrive and are better … Continue reading
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Professional Development is Essential for Career Growth
Those that have been given the charge and have the responsibility to educate others must be committed to continuous learning. Learning is fundamental throughout one’s career. Check out my thoughts on professional development in the article I wrote for ACTE’s blog: https://www.acteonline.org/why-do-you-think-it-is-important-to-continue-professional-development-throughout-your- Continue reading
GAETC 2019 – Integrating Technology with Project-based Learning Presentation
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Passion Projects
Passion projects allow students to tie the curriculum to their own thoughts and ideas. Their learning is truly personalized because they decide what they would like to learn and how. This year my students delved into their likes, dislikes, and interests and created their passion projects. What are your passions? What are you doing to … Continue reading
Timeless Advice to Graduating Seniors
Whether you are a high school graduate or you are graduating from College, Grad School, or moving into a new position. There is lots of advice being shared during this time of year. Here is some advice that I have shared often: – If you need help ask for it. It always surprises me how … Continue reading
Videos and Other Engagement Tools for Personalized Learning (220+ Free Apps) #GAETC16
220+ Free Apps for Personalized Learning Videos provide a great tool to engage students. I presented on video and engagement tools at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference on 11/2/2016. This list includes the apps that I highlighted in my presentation and many more. I have continually updated this list every year for the past 2 years. … Continue reading
Taking Communication to the Next Level in the Classroom
When teachers facilitate the building block of Communication, not only are they nurturing a learning environment that supports personalized learning, they are also helping students to develop skills that are essential for personal and professional success. via Communication for Personalized Learning — BYOT Network Continue reading
Business Related Links for Reference
Here are some useful links for those studying business and business related topics. This list will be updated periodically. Please comment and add links to reputable websites that can be used related to business. Coding Resources Code School – Free Cohttps://wordpress.com/post/yvettedupree.wordpress.com/478ding Courses Khan Academy – Hour of Code Code.org Financial Literacy Federal Reserve Practical Money … Continue reading
6 ways to support kids who don’t take ownership of their learning
You know the exact problem I’m talking about: you’re patiently showing a student how to solve a problem or figure out a process, and the student responds by saying, “Can’t you just tell me the answer?” Or you’re responding to a student’s question with questions of your own to try to prompt him or her… … Continue reading
Quit Focusing on Accountability and Follow These 5 Steps Instead to Actually Get Things Done
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