I have slowly been working on creating a comprehensive blogging program to implement with my high school social studies classes when I return from mat leave. Although I have blogged with my Grade 8 homeroom during the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years, I feel like my implementation lacked direction and could have been done a lot better. I Think, Therefore I Blog. (2012). Uploaded to Flickr by MarsmettnnTallahass. Available online at: https://flic.kr/p/cHUyJN I decided to create a blogging program for my high school classes because: – these students are already familiar with the program (they blogged… Read More
Teaching in a Fishbowl TpT Store
I’ve decided to try something new by creating my own Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) store. If you are unfamiliar with TpT, here is an exert from their website: Teachers Pay Teachers (or TpT, as we call it) is a community of millions of educators who come together to share their work, their insights, and their inspiration with one another. We are the first and largest open marketplace where teachers share, sell, and buy original educational resources. That means immediate access to a world of expertise and more time to focus on students and teaching. I thought that since… Read More
Resources To Start Off Your Week 86
At the start of each week I post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites page (when applicable, resources will also be added in to my Manitoba resources page). I’ve been spending a lot of time in the past 2 weeks developing a blogging program for my students for next year (I posted briefly about it before). In this planning I’ve been creating different blogging prompts to provide direction for my students; one of which included creating a fake social media post from the perspective of… Read More
Resources To Start Off Your Week 85: Remembrance Day
At the start of each week I post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites page (when applicable, resources will also be added in to my Manitoba resources page). This week we stop to formally honour the servicemen and women who have given themselves to defending our country and those in need of protection. There is no school held on Remembrance Day but schools hold their own services and incorporate activities to learn more about the significance behind this day. Here are some resources to help your students learn about… Read More
Resources To Start Off Your Week 84 – Music Options!
At the start of each week I post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites page (when applicable, resources will also be added in to my Manitoba resources page). 1 ) Ancient History Paradies by Mr. Nicky – A collection of 5 music videos that use popular (Top 40) music paradies to help students learn and remember information about ancient history – Topics include Greece, Rome, China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia – Perfect for the Manitoba Grade 8 Social Studies curriculum! *Similar idea to the Mr. Parr music videos… Read More
Resources To Start Off Your Week 83
Another weekend has passed and another week has begun! This past Friday saw our province’s teachers participating in multiple professional development sessions through #MTSPDDAY. As such, Twitter was a buzz with all sorts of new resources and ideas! At the start of each week I post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites page (when applicable, resources will also be added in to my Manitoba resources page). 1 ) Stoodle – Virtual corkboard tool (similar idea to Padlet/Wallwisher) – Allows the creator to share their board through a link and users… Read More
Resources to Start Off Your Week 82
At the start of each week I post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites page (when applicable, resources will also be added in to my Manitoba resources page). 1 ) Top 10 TED Talks on Digital Lives for Teachers – There are so many different aspects to consider when it comes to teachers and online use, especially social media. This video list covers everything from online filters and Twitter use to gender differences and cognitive surplus. – These videos are an awesome way to begin discussions about… Read More
Resources To Start Off Your Week 81
Today I am bringing back one of my favourite types of posts… one that I haven’t participated in since this time TWO years ago; Resources To Start Off Your Week! Who doesn’t love expanding their list of educational resources?? I know that as soon as I see a list of resources online my mind immediately starts turning on how I can incorporate and use these new and exciting ideas! At the start of each week I will post a list of Resources to Start Off Your Week with at least two new additions that I will add to my favourite websites… Read More
Free #EdTech – Apps For Your Class 4
Free #EdTech – Apps For Your Class is a sporadic posting I do every time I find a neat new app that is not only being offered FREE (for a limited time) but that is also educational and could serve a purpose in your classroom. While no longer free, last sessions app: Fun Slides, is still awesome and I recommend you check it out! Today I’ve found:Word LensThis multi-lingual translation app blows my mind and I have literally been walking around our school sharing it with staff and students (yes… I am that person). It allows users to:– translate typed text in real… Read More
Free #EdTech – Apps For Your Class 2
Free #EdTech – Apps For Your Class is a sporadic posting I do every time I find a neat new app that is not only being offered FREE (for a limited time) but that is also educational and could serve a purpose in your classroom. While no longer free, last sessions app: Singaling, is still awesome and I recommend you check it out! Today I’ve found: King of Maths: Full Game “Level up your mathematics skills and become King of Maths!” This interactive math facts game allows users to work their way through various mathematical challenges in order… Read More