I am always learning and a few years ago I came across a post by John Sowash that flipped this well establish practice upside down. I always love learning something new! Today, I want to share a bit about using icons and emojis to enhance and organize digital learning spaces.
If you don't know why you are doing something connected to teaching and learning, why are you still doing it? Join us as we explore resources to help educators and students grow as leaners. #LifelongLearning #BetterTogether #HappyLearning #AlwaysLearning
Creative Organization of Your Drive Folders, Keep Labels, Google Classroom Topics and More with Emojis
I am always learning and a few years ago I came across a post by John Sowash that flipped this well establish practice upside down. I always love learning something new! Today, I want to share a bit about using icons and emojis to enhance and organize digital learning spaces.
Exploring Resources to Support a Future Ready Classroom with the 4 Cs
The skills connected to collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity are essential for all students. The best classroom activities engage students in content while providing opportunities to practice the 4Cs in learner-centered environments.I believe some of the best professional development also models the 4 Cs for staff. We've created a free flipped PD HyperDoc to connect educators to 4 Cs resources and experiences.
Teaching Resources and Ideas for Engaging & Supporting All Students
A good education friend asked me if I had read or hear about any books to support teachers working with students who are struggling? My focus immediately shifted a bit to resources that can engage all students. Too often we focus on one group in education and this often leads to less support for everyone else.
Today, I wanted to share a document and and some additional resources that my PLN helped me explore as I explore engagement, student academic support, and SEL.
"Museums for Digital Learning" Website - Exploring a Collection of Museums Around the World
A question on Twitter, inspired me to start exploring some virtual field trip resources and I discovered the Museums for Digital Learning Website. Today, I just wanted to share a quick introduction to the Museum for Digital Learning Website.
Summer Reading - Book Recommendations for Educators
Today, I wanted to share some of the books I am excited to explore this summer. I don't know for sure that I will read them in the order listed, but right now this is how they are stacked up.
Recent Google Docs Updates - Awesome Features to Enhance Student Learning With Documents
Tom Mullaney recent shared this French Revolution study guide. (To use the drop down feature, you need to make a copy.) This guide models the recent/newish Google Docs features. Today I wanted to share a bit more about some of these Google Document updates.
Summer Learning Opportunities for Educators in 2022
How will you recharge this summer, but still find the time to grow as a teacher and learner?
We’ve created a list of virtual and in person learning opportunities to share some opportunities and resources to support lifelong learners this summer.
Summer Learning Opportunities for Educators in 2022
Book Recommendation - The Baller Teacher Playbook
The best educators are not content to do the same old thing year after year. Innovative educators push their thinking by engaging in social media, exploring blogs, attending conferences, and exploring the newest educational books. How will you grow as a learner this year?
emojimix - Combine Popular Emojis to Design Your Own Unique Creations
I have long time been a fan of finding different ways to engage students in creative design and reflection. Memes and other creative drawing activities including emoji creation are regular parts of activities in my classroom.
Today I wanted to share a fun site shared by Lori Gracey on the TCEA blog that allows users to combine popular emojis to create something unique.
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