Most schools have reached that somewhat chaotic or challenging time of the school year. Spring is in full swing with schedules packed with academic events, sports activities, high school musicals, and of course, the testing season is upon us. […]
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When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today, kids still think about those options, but they are quickly developing a growing knowledge of […]
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About a year ago, I read about something called the “gig economy.” Not knowing what that meant, I turned to Google to do a search and
There are so many different ways to get our students involved in learning with the use of technology. When we leverage the technology properly, there really are no limits to the number of resources and the possibilities to enhance and extend the […]
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By Anne Jolly
Kids are born creative, curious, and imaginative. They like to daydream and ask questions. Children you teach have the potential to make unusual connections, imagine, and come up with multiple ways to do things differently and […]
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In just a few days, on March 14, I will join with my friends, colleagues, and millions of others around the globe to celebrate Pi Day. For the uninitiated, Pi Day is an annual celebration that honors Pi, the numerical value of the ratio of the […]
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Years ago when I started to use more technology in the classroom, I thought that by having students watch videos at home, rather than in class, I would be “flipping” the classroom. Fortunately, I learned quickly that I was not, and made some […]
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Girls’ education has been a major focus for researchers for decades. I strongly advocate for more STEM success and preparation for girls. I write blog posts on girls and STEM on Defined STEM and other blog sites. I scatter references to the […]
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Hovered over a table full of intricately designed gears, lights, and wires, one student looks up and cautiously asks, “What if it doesn’t work?” She’s nervous. She dedicated a lot of time to this project. She has meticulously planned and applied […]
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Students need opportunities to do more than just sit passively in the classroom. We need to create learning experiences where students can collaborate, problem-solve, build their social-emotional learning skills, and go beyond simply learning the […]
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