Ten (10) critical items to assess a teacher’s effectiveness
I was once told “Anyone can teach.” I believe this is partly true but being an effective teacher requires time, effort, and preparation. Attempting...
February 20, 2017
Sophie is, currently, a User Interface Engineer and has almost a decade of experience designing & implementing cross-browser websites/applications using the latest technologies. Sophie combines her technical expertise with experience in pedagogy to provide students with authentic learning experiences.
Affecting One Student’s Life
As a teacher, I have evidence that my teaching had far more reaching effects on students than the subject itself. So I will depart with a final thought that I expect will alter the way you view your role: “As teachers, we inspire a difference in students’ lives, not only in their ability.”
August 21, 2014
Considering the Common Core Standards
I’m going through the concepts of the common core again. As I do this, I realize I had been implementing these ideas long before the standards came about: critical thinking, delving deeper into content, having the students explain the problem, read informational text, learn/use vocabulary, learn less material in greater depth.
So the questions is what “new” elements are the Common Core bringing?
March 31, 2013
A New Way of Thinking
Technology education should be about developing a way of thinking, taught as part of a broad, diverse curriculum
December 31, 2012
IT Workforce Can’t Meet Demand for Cloud Skills
IT Workforce Can’t Meet Demand for Cloud Skills “Cloud-ready jobs are increasing as we head into 2013, but … workforces around the world are...
December 26, 2012
Welcome
Introduction: This blog holds my thoughts, quotes & research that I have collected over the years.
December 24, 2012
Computer Science Education Week
Computer Science Education Week recognizes computing.
March 13, 2011
New Language
While local educators are taking notice of text slang, they aren’t alarmed by its presence. “You tell them, ‘Look, there’s a context for everything....
March 7, 2011
Are You Making these Four Differentiated Instruction Mistakes?
Creating multiple assignments rather than multiple pathways. By focusing on different supports rather than different assignments, you can better target students’ needs and give...
February 28, 2011