Social media matters. It has become ubiquitous among users of all ages. So it matters not just for you personally, but for your school. It is important to have an active, engaging social media presence for your school. This helps to build the school’s brand or image, and also to disseminate accurate information about your … Continue reading Social Media and Why it Matters for your School
YouTube. YouTube has so many great videos and channels and producers of quality educational content. I’ve mentioned several here, but today I’d like to share with you one great example, and that is the YouTube channel “Nerdy Nummies”. Here is one sample video of what this author-creator showcases on her channel: This channel as you … Continue reading One website I (and my class) can’t live without
I’m something of a minimalist, and thus, paperwork from class is not something I like to have a lot of. Disorganization breeds confusion, and the more “things” we’re talking about, means the more potential for mess and error. When it comes to organizing and keeping track of student work, here are a couple of my … Continue reading Keep yourself (and your classroom) organized with these two tips
Tell about a favorite book to share or teach. Provide at least one example of an extension or cross curricular lesson. When teaching students for whom English is a second language, it can be helpful to get them reading (if reading is their thing). Either reading aloud, or reading for pleasure on their own time. … Continue reading Catering to adult ESL learners
In my current job within the higher ed sphere, there’s been much talk lately about badging and micro-credentials. While they are still somewhat in the early stages, especially when it comes to their recognition and valuation in the workplace, that is slowly changing. What badges and micro-credentials offer are flexibility provided within multiple pathways of … Continue reading Badging & Micro Credentials in K-12 Education
I was recently discussing an upcoming trip with my cousin, when we mentioned that the Pacific Science Center is hosting some of the real terracotta warriors from China. I of course was super excited, but she looked quizzically at me, like who exactly are these warriors? I was like, let me show you the TED-Ed … Continue reading Why you need TED-Ed lessons in your classroom
We all know kids (and adults!) learn best by experience. Which is the perfect reason to take kids on a summer vacation. We can all learn valuable skills from planning and taking a trip: How to pack and prepare - have kids take a look at the local weather in the places you’ll be going, … Continue reading What Kids can Learn from Travel
What better way to spark learning and curiosity than by providing the kiddos with fun, hands-on learning experiences this summer? A family vacation is always fun, but it doesn’t have to be expensive or require endless hours in the car. Trips can be local, or you can even find ways to keep kids learning right … Continue reading Keep Learning all Summer Long
I’ve mentioned before the benefits of creating and maintaining a teacher blog, but there are many ways that this can be done, and even more reasons why it is beneficial to you as a professional. Why not take time this summer to start your very own teacher blog? Teacher blogs can function in different ways: … Continue reading Looking for a summer project? Why not start a #teacherblog?
If you’re enjoying the slower pace of summer, but still looking for a way to stay “engaged” with other professionals, joining a Twitter #edchat is one great way. There are many happening in the evenings, and joining one is very easy. If you’d like to take it slow or just “get your feet wet”, you … Continue reading Stay connected with Twitter #edchats this Summer
Amanda M. Orozco 