Student Engagement - Asking Questions and Being Curious About Images

I am always challenging my students to ask better questions and to be curious enough to explore new ideas. Unfortunately, this is not a skill many are able to or willing to practice without my constant encouragement. I do my best to always try to build the opportunity for students to ask in most of our daily activities.

Today I wanted to share one of our favorite activities connected to questions, curiosity, and visuals. "What's Going on with this Image?

Collection of Formative Assessment Resources for Teachers and Students

You Don't Know What You Don't Know and Sometimes You Don't Know What You Know!

I believe the best learning experiences focus on process over product. The challenge for me has always been to convince students that I would rather focus on the learning experience over what they turn in. This is why formative assessments are a big part of my classroom plans. 

Today, I wanted to share some essential digital assessment resources we've explored over the years.

Digital Mapping and Virtual Field Trip Resources for Teachers and Students

Students need to see the world to better understand the world. Maps are a useful tool for many of us in our day-to-day lives, but too often classrooms don't take advantage of all the incredible digital resources that are connected to maps and virtual field trips.

Today I wanted to share some incredible resources to bring the world to your students.

Have You Explored Curipod AI? - Amazing Interactive Lesson Creation Resource

I recently connected with a new Artificial Intelligence Resource that looks pretty interesting. I know that AI has come a hot topic with educators since ChatGPT arrived. Today, I wanted to share this as an example of and AI resource that I think could be really become a powerful tool for teachers.

Google Docs Extension Add-ons for Teachers & Students

Have you explored any of the incredible Google Document add-ons that can be used in a variety of different ways to enhance Google Docs? Add-ons are free applications that integrate with different Google Workspace products. 

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite Google Doc add-ons for teachers and learners.