Self-Paced Learning: How One Teacher Does It 12Nov2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Most teachers feel they could be doing a better job of differentiating instruction, but many can’t figure out how to manage it. How to run a classroom where each student is working on a different thing, at a different speed? See how one teacher does it.
What’s so great about Google Drive? And why should my students be using it? 25Sep2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Google Drive is much more than an online file cabinet. It’s loaded with free tools students can use for serious academic work. Let’s look at what it can do.
Goal-Setting for Teachers: 8 Paths to Self-Improvement 27May2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez The list of ways a teacher can improve is a mile long. Since you can’t do it all at once, here are eight paths you might take toward professional growth.
JumpStart: A Technology Course for Thoughtful Educators 20May2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Time to take it to the next level! Introducing JumpStart: A structured, systematic course to help you build your confidence with educational technology.
Tools to Help Students Follow Their Passions 26Apr2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez With a little help from technology, a young filmmaker, musician, writer, or artist can pursue their work like a pro.
Introducing the Teacher’s Guide to Tech 18Mar2015 by Jennifer Gonzalez Does the idea of exploring technology overwhelm you? Do you ever wish someone would just organize it all and explain it to you in clear, simple language? Then this is your lucky day.
What is 20 Percent Time? A Conversation with A.J. Juliani 16Oct2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Whether they call it 20 Time or Genius Hour, more teachers are carving out regular chunks of instructional time to let students pursue their passions.
Why Every Teacher Should Attend an Unconference 7Oct2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Whether it’s called an Edcamp or a TeachMeet, an unconference offers a fun, no-pressure, FREE alternative for professional development.
Summer Video Challenge: The Winner! 4Aug2014 by Jennifer Gonzalez Our 2014 winner is Cristina Mella, a Spanish teacher whose funny video will show her students the kind of short story they can create themselves — en español, por supuesto!