With the introduction of Google classroom, Microsoft OneDrive, and digital testing more schools are opting to go 1:1 and are moving toward going paperless. Is going 100% paperless really what is best for the students. I'll list some pros and cons and let you make your choice on what will ... READ the POST
Archives for 2016
Genius Hour for Middle School- How to Make it Work
This year I incorporated Genius Hour into my 8th grade physical science class. It was a learning experience for both me and my students. The first semester was spent figuring things out. There were many amazing moments and many failures. Trying to figure out the logistics of keeping ... READ the POST
5 Big Take Aways from CUE 2016
The national CUE conference was held two weeks ago in Palm Springs and it was amazing. The mission of CUE is to inspire "innovative learners by fostering community, personalizing learning, infusing technology, developing leadership, and advocating educational opportunities for all." Here are ... READ the POST
5 Ways to use Google Forms in your Classroom
Below is a list of five different ways you can use Google Forms in your classroom.1. Survey Google Forms are a great way to gather information about your students. I like to survey my students at the beginning of the school year to learn more information about them. ... READ the POST
How to Teach Motion Graphs Through Inquiry
Discover how I took my students love of sports and used it to teach them how to interpret motion graphs in a guided inquiry investigation.I used to find it difficult to have students understand how their motion correlates to a line on a graph. I would have them walk, then stand, then jog and ... READ the POST
Inquiry in Science: Fun with Toys
True inquiry involves students coming up with their own questions and ways to test the question. The problem that I ran into is the fact that I am required to teach certain topics in a certain time and it leaves very little time for this open-ended questioning inquiry. I still want my ... READ the POST