An increasing number of educators are being asked to include technology in their lessons. I have seen the term technology included as a component of teacher evaluations, within state level teaching standards, and embedded within national content standards. I teach a class to intern teachers that is entitled “Technology in the Classroom”. It is a […]
A teacher approached me last week and asked, “Can you please show me how to use quizizz in my classroom?” I commended the teacher for her desire to implement a new technology tool for the benefit of her learners. The teacher laughed and said, “Oh, it’s not me! The kids keep asking for it!” The […]
In serving educators, I seek to validate them with professional autonomy while simultaneously encouraging them to implement new learning which may be out of their comfort zones. It is one thing to learn about a new technique or strategy at a professional learning session outside of the classroom, it is yet another to take the […]
I had the privilege of working at a school site recently that fostered a culture of learning in students, that extended past the walls of the campus. I am not sure if this is done purposefully by educators at the site, or if it is a natural consequence of their commitment to build relationships with […]
As an educational coach and leader, I have learned the importance of asking questions as I speak with those I serve. I have ditched a “telling” philosophy, and even shy away from unsolicited “suggestions”. Lately, I discovered that this shift has positively affected my interactions with students as well as adult learners. Feedback that Unintentionally […]
Over a million teachers have participated in the hour of code, a global movement to provide opportunities for students to experience coding, to engage in computational thinking. In my current educational role, I have witnessed hundreds of students coding during this annual event, nearly all in classrooms in which the teacher has little to no […]
A common concern amongst educators is off-task behavior and students who are easily distracted. Educators spend a great deal of time preparing lessons for students. It is normal to become frustrated when students do not remained focused on the activities that we have planned for them. The Modern Student Today’s students live in an on-demand […]
The Reality I have heard many educators speak of their struggle to make content accessible to students who are said to be performing “below grade level expectations”. With positive intentions, educators often provide these students with watered down texts, place students in remedial intervention classes to build foundational skills during core content instruction, and/or pull […]
As educators, we serve others. Nearly every educator I have had the privilege to come into contact with (classroom teachers, instructional coaches, administrators) entered the profession out of a desire to positively impact the lives of others. This altruistic mindset leads many to constantly seek additional resources and strategies that will benefit those they serve. […]
Educators, particularly at the elementary level, often post a daily schedule on the board for their students to see. For each assigned time, an academic content area or task is often listed (Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art). “Technology” should not be listed next to a time frame. Educational technology is not […]
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