Last month, I posted information about using Google Forms to creatively engage students. This month, we are looking at using Google Forms and Sheets to gather student information for instruction. Collaborating with the classroom teachers, we design a pre-assessment using Google Forms. The classroom… Read More ›
Go Big or Go … Have you ever started an ambitious project that would either be a smashing success or an embarrassing failure? This week I am embarking on a project that will be a true challenge in logistics, energy,… Read More ›
The concept of a newsletter is a simple one. It is not flashy or overly creative, but for the library program it has been transformative. Currently, I send a monthly newsletter, which allows for a quick, effective, and easy way… Read More ›
Occasionally I make a confession to you. This month’s confession is that I am a social media lurker. This means that I use social media for research and professional development. I have several accounts that are not public. I do… Read More ›
At the beginning of the school year, a teacher stopped by the library with a worksheet in hand. She wanted the students to learn more about the library databases and she thought a scavenger hunt via a worksheet might be… Read More ›
One of the most important things a #ConnectedEducator can do is to build a stellar profile and create a social media brand. You may currently be thinking, “a brand is for a company, fast food restaurant, or shoe, not for… Read More ›
TCEA TCEA stands for the Texas Computer Education Association. Each year, educators in Austin and around the state are lucky to have this opportunity to learn about the latest in technology use in instruction. The word “instruction” sets this conference… Read More ›
It is my belief that coding is another form of literacy. As a librarian, I work to teach all forms literacy, so coding has become a part of my curriculum. I teach coding across content areas. This allows connections to… Read More ›
When students demonstrate their learning through video creation, I love to see the students’ creativity in action. Students have opportunities to create images and music collaboratively with their peers while showing new knowledge gained during the unit. Recently, our goal… Read More ›
In last month’s post, What is a #ConnectedEducator, we looked at a few ways we can become more connected virtually and share online. Being a connected educator is one of the best ways to build your personal learning network, connect… Read More ›