Reflection on Accessible Design Work
In 2016, I started publicly doing accessibility and accessible design work. Create Accessibility was my #Col16 Google Innovator Academy project. I believed and still.
30 days of writing online. Lessons learned so far.
In January when I signed up for #Ship30for30, writing online for 30 days seemed like a far-reaching goal. Today marks 30 days of publishing.
The Effects of Ship30
In January, I signed up for #Ship30for30 and I did not succeed by most measures. I started a week late and only published 14.
The Power of Painter’s Tape and Paper
Painter’s tape and paper have superpowers. Place them in front of students and let their imaginations run wild. A VR headset, a gift box,.
The Need for Creativity
How many opportunities throughout the day are provided to students to create something? In reading, there are opportunities for students to choose their reading..
Classroom Aquarium for the Win
When I first began teaching my administrator emphasized the 3 Ps for our classroom–plants, projects, and pets. I was reluctant on the pets because.
Try vs. Will
Today I was reminded of the difference between try and will. It reminded me of the Yoda meme “Try or Try not, only do.”.
Nearpod Update: Padlet Alternative?
I attended a Nearpod professional learning today and was pleasantly surprised by the updates to the collaborate board. I haven’t used Nearpod much lately.
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Graphic Organizers
In a previous blog post, I wrote about how graphic organizers are not just for writing but have a place in math class. My.
Digital Directed Draw: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Directed Draws are a great way to get students (and adults) started with Google Drawing. They provided a playful, non-threatening means to introduce various.