When I first started teaching, how each day went depended a lot on how benevolent my students were feeling. It is embarrassing to admit that. It’s not as though I didn’t know a lot about classroom management; I just didn’t know how to make it work yet. The weeks went on and I learned every … Continue reading Classroom Management: The Hunt for a Toolbox
So here I am doing some research for a new project. I turn on my computer; start typing various keywords into Google: and in just a very few minutes I have a raft of articles, video clips, and images ready to use. It all seems so simple, but is it? Collecting the information is, but … Continue reading Students and Online Research
Project-based learning is a daunting concept to many, and it can be a lot of work to get started, but boy is it fun! Take a look at these young learners at the Auburn Early Education Center in Auburn, Alabama, and see what I mean. Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project-Based Learning Wasn’t that video great! … Continue reading Project-Based Learning for All Grades
IRA always has something to offer in the way of understanding the world of education. This year more than any other, it concentrated on trying to make sense of — or as I kept hearing, “unpack”– the Common Core State Standards. The implementation of the CCSS was on everyone’s mind. The fact that IRA advertised … Continue reading CCSS at IRA 2012