Have you ever done whole-class direct instruction with a presentation like Google slides or PowerPoint? Have you noticed that some students finish really fast with writing down the information from the slide while others take a lot longer? It's hard to wait for ... READ the POST
Easily Integrate the Flipped Classroom Model in Science: Choosing the Format
Last year I decided to take the leap and flip my middle school science class using the flipped classroom model. I did not flip every lesson, only the beginning of every unit. At the end of every quarter, I always asked the students to reflect on their learning and my teaching. The ... READ the POST
Getting Ready for Digital Learning Part 3: Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship in the Classroom It's the first few days of school and students are learning the rules and procedures of your class. They are told they need to be respectful, they need to honor each other's opinions, not make fun of other's answers, and speak in complete sentences. ... READ the POST
What does the Blended Learning Station Rotation Model in Science Look Like
Students learn in different ways which is why the blended learning model is such a great way to differentiate your teaching and help them understand the concept in a way that works best for them. There are four basic models with blended learning: Rotation model, Flex model, A La Carte model, ... READ the POST
Getting Ready for Digital Learning Part 2: Using Google Classroom and Google Forms
It's that time when teachers start heading to stores for back-to-school sales and start thinking about the first few weeks of school. With that in mind, I have decided to put together a three-part series to help you get your classroom ready for digital learning. This part is all about using google ... READ the POST
Getting Ready for Digital Learning Part 1: (Schoology and Edpuzzle the Perfect Combination)
For some, summer is just getting started, for others it is coming to an end. Around this time teachers start heading to stores for back-to-school sales and start thinking about the first few weeks of school. With that in mind, I have decided to put together a three-part series to help ... READ the POST