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!
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
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
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.
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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
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
A Magic Recipe for Multicultural Children’s Books?
What was the first book that got you really reading, and why? As a little girl I was a heavy book series reader. One of these series was the Little … Continue reading
The art of the metaphor – Jane Hirshfield
LESSON PLAN FOR TEACHING 6TH GRADE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE The art of the metaphor – Jane Hirshfield Lesson created by Laura Diaz using Video from TED-Ed YouTube Channel Let’s Begin… … Continue reading
Chill, It’s All Good! What So Wrong With Slang? A study of my use of slang and snorting when I laugh
One rare and lazy Saturday afternoon, I parked myself at my local Barnes and Nobles/Starbucks, and happened to hear from a nearby table, “Chill! It’s all good, Ellie!” And then … Continue reading
Laura A. Diaz __ Teach Write 