A Teacher’s View: Remote Learning and COVID-19
We were given short notice that the schools in our district would be closed for an indefinite amount of time due to COVID-19. The scramble to get things set-up for … Continue reading
Resolution For the New Year?
Recently, a friend asked me about my plan for a New Year’s resolution. Well, here’s my confession. I don’t have one. Yep, that’s right. See, I have never been … Continue reading
Reblog: Helping Students Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. ~Joshua J. Marine The terms “fixed mindset” and “growth mindset”, although new … Continue reading
From the Archives : Long-term Novel Unit Planning
Long-term Novel Units are some of my favourite lesson plans to create. Of course, it may be the writer in me that gets such a kick out of pulling together … Continue reading
Fear and Loathing in American Politics: the Future of the Sane Center
*Reblog via eatprayvote.org By Lauren Wynn On a return trip from visiting my dad for Father’s Day, I was scrolling through Twitter — partly because I needed … Continue reading
Tamales: Guatemala y California Chica Style~ Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
Note: If you’re here just for the recipe, scroll all the way down to the bottom and there you’ll find it. 🙂 Ahhh, what a beautiful day! Today is what … Continue reading
Death by Tribalism
Originally posted on The Collision Blog :
“The source of every crime, is some defect of the understanding; or some error in reasoning; or some sudden force of the passions.” ―…
Ten Reasons Why You Should Support Evan McMullin
Excellent post from a very talented writer. I absolutely had to share her amazingly well-written #StandUpWithEvan #NeverTrumpOrHillary #EvanMcMullin2016. So a lot has happened in the weeks between my last post … Continue reading
Discipleship & My Lighthouse
“I thought God just wanted me to be a Christian.” That is what one little girl told me on Friday of last week. Let me back up. Last week … Continue reading
What Did Peter Doubt?
Why and what did Peter doubt when he walked on water with Jesus?
Long-term Novel Unit Planning
Long-term Novel Units are some of my favorite lesson plans to create. Of course, it may be the writer in me that gets such a kick out of pulling together … Continue reading
Awana Vantage: Relational Discipleship
On April 22nd, I had the privilege to live-blog and tweet for the Awana Clubs Vantage Conference. I was joined by “Commander Bill”(Bill Gunter), Jackie & Stephana Bledsoe, Matt Guevara, Pat Schwenk … Continue reading
Awana Vantage Conference (Live Blog Friday, April 22nd)
Join me Friday, April 22nd as I live blog the Awana Vantage Conference!
Say hello to ESSA and goodbye to No Child Left Behind
Originally posted on What…cookies again?:
In the news: The Senate and the House of Representatives passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). President Obama made it official by signing…
One Teacher’s Journey From Expectation to Reality
Recently, a friend sent me a chart where she outlined her journey from the wide-eyed, student teacher idealist to the eyes-wide-open effective master teacher she has become. With permission, I … Continue reading
The Truth About Our Public Schools and Education Policies
I stumbled upon this TEDx Talk: Toxic culture of education: Joshua Katz at TEDxUniversityofAkron This is a must-see video. It is one of those that when you watch it you … Continue reading
April Fools Math Class Shadow video: and how you can do this for your classroom!
The first time I watched this the thought that zoomed through my head was, “How do you do this? I have got to figure this out!” I am just itching … Continue reading
YA Fiction New Release: They Call Me Blanca
They Call Me Blanca Paperback – March 20, 2015 by L. A. Diaz (Author) **Available through all retailers. Can be purchased easily through Amazon Prime with FREE shipping.Kindle version available … Continue reading
What Teachers Really Need to Hear : Inspirational/Motivational Video Collection (Follow Up from What Students Really Need To Hear Post)
This is a follow up collection to the the previous post, “What Students Really Need To Hear.” Sometimes we (teachers) are the ones who need the inspiration and motivation to … Continue reading
What Students Really Need to Hear : Inspirational/Motivational Video Collection
I stumbled upon this inspirational video and I just had to share it. So many truths can be heard in the words from Chase Mielke! Below are a few more … Continue reading
“Fakebook”: Ideas and how to use this technology to engage students
“Fakebook” allows teachers and students to create imaginary online profile pages for study purposes. You can click this link to navigate to the application: http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page Use “Fakebook” to chart the plot … Continue reading
Reblog: 5 Educational Buzzwords That Are Losing Their Buzz BY DAN LEEMAN
Link to original November 2014 article:http://www.theedublogger.com/2014/11/02/5-educational-buzzwords-that-are-losing-their-buzz/ There will always be the latest pedagogical or technological trend in education. Whether it’s research-based or just the latest fad, educational buzzwords crop up … Continue reading
Tamales: Guatemala y California Chica Style~ Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo!
Ahhh, what a beautiful day! Today was what is referred to in our home as “Tamale Day.” The day before Christmas Eve when we get together to make our family … Continue reading
The Struggle for Relevancy by Teacher1
Originally posted on From Under the Teacher’s Desk: Teachers are constantly being pressed to create curriculum that is ‘relevant’ to their students. We must make lessons that connect to ‘real … Continue reading
Team building activities for middle to high school students
“Now we’re not encouraging that you try the same activity, because honestly, it can be a little dangerous, but we did look around for some team building activities or games … Continue reading
ANIMOTO: Have You Used It With Your Students Yet?
As you know, I have a passion for learning and discovery new technologies that can be infused into both instructional and student assessment practices. Although old hat to some, I … Continue reading
Adobe Voice: Useful Tool For Teachers, Students
Originally posted on Bradley Hallick:
Easy-to-use tool for creating high quality voice-narrated slide shows from TechLearning RSS Feed http://ift.tt/10qdvOs via Bradley Hallick Education Technology Blog
TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATED IN NIGERIA ONLY WITH WORDS!
Originally posted on MILE2HERALD (OMG! NEWS AND INFO):
Teachers’ Day Tells A Story CAN we imagine our world without teachers? October 5, World Teachers’ Day passed quietly. Nigerians consider…
Quotes: John Taylor Gatto on what he taught kids when he was a public school teacher.
Originally posted on Author J.L. Pattison:
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Unity
Originally posted on Prep:
A great clip to show when teaching about unity.
100-year-old Brooklyn math teacher who refuses to retire says she ‘can’t sit back and do nothing’
Another End of Unit Project Idea
I have created a web page to give students directions, checklist, rubric, etc. Basically, any information and links needed to successfully create an online “Fakebook” page for a novel character. … Continue reading
An idea for introducing your students to their end of unit final projects
Use PowToons! It’s FREE! Or- THEY can use it to CREATE their final project! LOVE IT!
Without Content Mastery, The Teacher is a Goner
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
After reading about the Match “graduate school of education,” this reader shares the wisdom born of experience: As a high school classroom teacher…
10 Things Every Teacher Should be able to do on Google Docs
One of my favorite additions is the Bib Me cor easy creation of bibliographies. In addition, I cant wait to use the Voice comment add on to see how that … Continue reading
Gimme Five!~ The 5-Minute Teacher: How Do I Maximize Time for Learning in My Classroom?
So, you want to be a teacher that can deliver quick, thought-provoking lessons that will have your students raising the roof to learn more and find deeper meaning on … Continue reading
Summer Teacher Tech: 7 Tools For Your Toolbox
In my quest to build my own Teacher Toolbox I have been getting rid of outdated tools and collecting new shiny ones. Now, why would I bother? What is wrong … Continue reading
New Teacher Survival Guide
That first year teaching is a daunting one. It has been said that one should not underestimate the days you drive home in tears because of the sheer overwhelming intensity … Continue reading
You answer: What were you like as a teenager?
I was an 80’s teen…’nuff said. 😉 This is actually a TED Talk Blog that I recently stumbled upon. And although it was published in September 2012 it is still … Continue reading
Flocabulary – Figurative Language LESSON CREATED BY LAURA DIAZ USING VIDEO FROM FlocabularyYT YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Once again TED Ed has provided me with a simple way to make an introduction Lesson. this time for a Figurative Language Unit. Let’s Begin… In this song, Flocabulary defines … Continue reading
STOP STEALING DREAMS: Seth Godin at TEDxYouth@BFS
STOP STEALING DREAMS: Seth Godin at TEDxYouth@BFS LESSON CREATED BY LAURA DIAZ USING VIDEO From TEDxYouth Let’s Begin… What do you think school is for? No, really! This is a very valid question! If you … Continue reading
The (not-so) Secret Ingredient to Helping Students Learn: Growth Mindset
The (not-so) Secret Ingredient to Helping Students Learn: Growth Mindset LESSON CREATED BY LAURA DIAZ USING VIDEO FROM CRAfT Educational Videos *Access the Lesson on TEDEd by clicking this link—>Helping Students Understand Growth Mindset Challenges … Continue reading
How to Build Your Fictional World~ Another TED Ed Flipped Lesson
How to build a fictional world – Kate Messner LESSON CREATED BY LAURA DIAZ VIDEO FROM TED-Ed YOUTUBE CHANNEL Let’s Begin… Why is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry … Continue reading
April Fools Math Class Shadow ~and~ How to make them for your own classrooms!
The first time I watched this the thought that zoomed through my head was, “How do you do this? I have got to figure this out!” I am just itching … Continue reading
A Dozen Inspiring Ideas for the Multicultural Classroom
I have done some initial footwork for you and this article is the result of my gleanings. Here you will find a collection of great resources, articles, ideas and links … Continue reading
FREE!~ 7 Cool Google Apps for the Classroom !
There are so many apps and technology tools available now for educators that the task of wading through all of them can be daunting. Yet, Google has made the task … Continue reading
What’s your New Year’s Resolution …and WHY?
Recently, a friend asked me my plan for a New Year’s resolution. Well, here’s my confession. I don’t have one. Yep, that’s right. See, I have never been one to … Continue reading
CHILL, IT’S ALL GOOD! WHAT SO WRONG WITH SLANG?~
Chill, It’s All Good! What So Wrong With Slang? By Laura Diaz original article published for BlueSuit Mom Magazine 2010 One rare and lazy Saturday afternoon, I parked myself at my … Continue reading
WWW: Latin@s in Kid Lit
Originally posted on Vamos a Leer:
Latin@s in Kid Lit is a unique new blog created by kid lit authors and dedicated to Latino/a children’s literature. The site was created…
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