Today I am excited to share some big updates to BoostEDU! If you are unfamiliar with this resource, BoostEDU is a program that supports teachers in transforming their traditional lessons into 21st-century lessons through an inquiry-based self-assessment and guided lesson design process. The purpose of this program is simple – help teachers “boost” their lessons… Read More BoostEDU Updates: June 2018
Last week, I missed my weekly blog – for the first time since September 2016. But it was for a very good reason, I promise! On May 25, 2018, my husband and I welcomed our daughter, Ava Rose Kelly, into the world. Fortunately, everything went (mostly) smooth with her birth. I was induced on Thursday… Read More Ch-Ch-Changes
Earlier this week, I came across a TEDEd video called “Why You Should Define Your Fears Instead of Your Goals?” The premise of the video is: The hard choices — what we most fear doing, asking, saying — are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action?… Read More Defining Fears: An SEL HyperDoc
Yesterday, I was having a conversation with two of my good friends on the importance of slowing down, taking breaks and work/life balance. It seems to be a conversation we have quite frequently, which I greatly appreciate as someone who has always been terrible with work/life balance. As we were talking, I was reminded of… Read More Are You Doing What You Love?
It’s been a little over a month since I shared any updates on BoostEDU. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s not that I wasn’t working on anything for BoostEDU – it’s just that I wanted to truly finish something that I am really excited to share. It’s the completely neurotic, OCD part of me!… Read More BoostEDU: The SAMR Database
In this week’s #OneNewThing, I am excited to share an extension that I found for Chrome: Black Menu for Google! First, I have to admit – I have quite the addiction for Google extension. I have way too many extensions on my browser but, I swear they all serve a purpose! Anyways, the Black Menu… Read More #OneNewThing: Black Menu for Google Extension
If you work in education, there is a very good chance that you have attended your fair share of parent/teacher conferences. Throughout my 12 years in education, I have attended dozens upon dozens of parent/teacher conferences. These meetings are so important for students. The more communication that can occur between all stakeholders, the more likely… Read More Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences
Every once in awhile, I really struggle with blogging. This week has been one of those weeks. I’m going to be super honest – this week has been crazy and I found myself really struggling to find my #OneNewThing. However, I realized that Google released the new Gmail this week and it would be a fantastic… Read More #OneNewThing: The New Gmail
A couple of weeks ago, I assisted in a Google Level 1 bootcamp in Los Angeles. At the end of the first day, the attendees were challenged to “breakout” of a Digital BreakoutEDU game created by Mari Venturino. As a part of this breakout, they were required to input words into a Google Sheet. When they… Read More Automated Vocabulary Practice with Google Sheets
Attention all Math Nerds! Or, you know, anyone who loves a good puzzle. This week’s #OneNewThing is for you! I recently came across a fun website called SolveMe Puzzles that has a TON of free games for students (or the nerdy adult) to play. All of the games require players to solve a math-based puzzle.… Read More #OneNewThing: SolveMe Puzzles
