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ISTE 2018 Presentation
My presentation focuses on using Google Drawing to develop Found and Black-out Poetry from keystone reading sources. This is a great reflection process for ELA and Social Studies classrooms. Read more
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Infographics can Save the World
Some of the most complex and in-depth information can be conveyed in a way that easy to understand, comprehend, and retain. Students should take part in drawing and develop notes for a deeper learning by creating infographics and sketchnotes. Sketchnoting has some real research behind its methods and is anchored in the idea of creative action… Read more
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Quote from “What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America” by Ted Dintersmith
“Our children should study what’s important to learn, not what’s easy for you to test. School should develop each child’s unique potential, not rank it for you with high-stakes standardized tests of low-level skills. Please, please, please consider the possibility that our innovative teachers, not data-driven policies, can best lead the way.” Start reading this… Read more
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KTRS and Public Sector Retirement Funds
For most of the past week, teachers and state workers have been discussing the Governor’s special report on the pension crisis. Here are some observations. Myth 1. KTRS is grossly underfunded because of previous contribution plans and raids by Dem and Rep state leaders. This situation is mostly the fault of legislators but is seen… Read more
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End of the Year
Congratulations to the Class of 2016! May everyone have a great Summer and I look forward to seeing you all, except the grads, again next August. Check out the twitter feed as a I post some writing prompts for inspiration throughout the summer. Read more
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