Mindset of Why and Not of the Tool or Product
Thank you to Jasmine Escalante for putting into words what we are living. Tinkering “builds problem solving and critical thinking skills, as …
I want to do so much in my classroom that is hands on and engaging for students. One idea is to purchase a GoPro camera. The possibilities will be endless with a rugged, waterproof camera. – … → November 1, 2014
Basically, Back to the Basics
The week was a challenge; however, with several encouragements, I have shifted my classroom management to a more traditional in rows, teacher …
Forms – A hurdle for the possible is now overcome
I am finding a great irony that it takes so much paperwork to be able to teach students in the direction that …
Ready or Not – When is a class ready for Inquiry learning?
Being Ready for Inquiry? Well laid plans for amazing inquiry based learning opportunities need learners ready to inquire. We are now in …
Connecting the pieces…
I have continued to work on the planning for a year long of inquiry based learning. As I have a combined Grade …
How I got here….
About a year ago, I attended a professional development sponsored by Apple on Challenge Based Learning. The question I left with was …
A new phase of inquiry begins…
In May of 2014, I was informed that my district position supporting teachers was eliminated from the district budget and that I …