Summer Learning: Developing and Expanding Your PLN
For many of us teachers, summer vacation is finally here! It’s a time for rest and relaxation, going swimming at the pool, beach, or lake, spending quality time with family, and catching up on much-needed sleep. It can also be a time to recharge professionally; brushing up on current trends in education, reflecting on the […]
I’m a 2017 PBS Digital Innovator!
Back in January, I made a list of 17 things I wanted to try in 2017. While writing about these things has been slow-going, I have been making my way through the list, all the while having a ball and learning a lot! Two items in particular I have been really excited about attempting were […]
Reflections on Seesaw Part Four: Making Seesaw an Interactive Learning Space (or What I Learned from a FAILed Lesson!)
I know it has been a while (February 1st to be exact). But I’ve been working hard on other projects, including this gem. So without further ado . . . the fourth in my Reflections on Seesaw series, today I will share how I have worked to make Seesaw an interactive learning space. My students […]
I’m a Seesaw Ambassador!
I’m so happy to announce that yesterday I found out that I am officially a Seesaw Ambassador! It is an honor to represent Seesaw in this way and be able to share my experiences to help Seesaw reach even more teachers and students! Being an Ambassador is also going to be a great way to connect […]
17 Things I Want to Try in 2017
With the coming of a new year, many people set out to make resolutions of things they want to do or ways they want to be better. I had my students consider their goals and things at which they wanted to get better. Here are some examples: I did not set any resolutions, but after […]
STEAMy? Snowman Glyphs & App Smash
Last week in our lovely southern state, it was forecasted that we would have snow on Saturday and would be under a winter weather advisory. Now for those of you who do not live in the south, this is a big deal because it doesn’t happen often, but when it does everybody goes crazy especially […]
Reflections on Seesaw Part Three: Using Seesaw with English Language Learners
If you have been following my posts lately, you know that I have really embraced Seesaw and used it in many ways with my class. I teach an English language immersion class and have 7 English language learners in my classroom. I believe that Seesaw is an amazing application to use with English language learners, […]
Ringing in the New Year with Seesaw
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I had a wonderful 2016, and I’ve loved sharing the exciting things that my students did with technology last year. However, I’m ready for a fresh start, and I’m so excited for 2017 and all of the amazing things my students will accomplish. I’ve used some […]
Reflections on Seesaw Part Two: Four Ways to Use Seesaw in Your Classroom Now!
The second in my Reflections on Seesaw series, today I will share ways I’m using Seesaw in my classroom right now. After using the Seesaw app for half a year, I’ve expanded its uses in my classroom beyond just a digital portfolio and parent communication tool, including using it as a presentation tool and for […]
Reflections on Seesaw Part One: Why I Want to Be a Seesaw Ambassador
In some of my recent posts from this school year, I have mentioned using the Seesaw app. Seesaw is a digital portfolio for housing student work and sharing it with parents, but it is so much more than that, too. Recently, I was twice asked to reflect on my use of Seesaw in my classroom. […]