Using Padlet to Build a Digital Community of Learners
At the beginning of each school year, teachers spend considerable time cultivating relationships with and between students. That up-front investment is well worth the community they create.
A Little Bit of Structure Is Good
When we were shopping for houses, one must-have characteristic for the neighborhood was to hear laughter and children at play—happy to say we found it.
Now, when we go outside it’s rare for us to see another human, let alone a group of kids playing.
(Even More) Lessons on Learning with a 2-Year-Old
Last week, in an attempt to maintain sanity, my wife and I took a break to play a game of charades. Edison watched closely and then repeated each clue—dancing like a monkey or flapping imaginary bird wings—in his own funny way.
Of course, this imitation is both adorable and a natural stage of human development, but it reminded me of the importance of modeling as a teaching tool.
Three Tools to Combat Social Isolation in the Digital Classroom
Amidst nationwide social-distancing recommendations and widespread school closures, our kids are struggling to adjust to a new normal. So much is changing in their lives: their daily routine, the people they see and interact with, even the availability of their favorite snacks or meals. As we settle into new routines and figure out how to complete work and school from home, it’s important to consider the social and emotional impact this pandemic will have.
Learning Tips for All Parents (Now Educators)
Parents, welcome to the world of education! I know this is a crash course, but you’re not alone—we’re here to help you transition.
As a career educator, I’ve worked on the front lines of education, and I rely on my training and education every day. You may not have the same resources I have, but since all parents have now become educators and every home is now a classroom, we all need to get up to speed. Let’s start!