Among my the many things I am learning in Germany, I am learning patience. I can't get the Wi-Fi to work on my computer so I am completing blog posts on my phone. Hopefully tomorrow, in another hotel, I won't have this problem. I am reading and rereading my posts, but I am sure there … Continue reading #TOPStudyTour Day Two – #BLOG365 Day 251 @topteachgermany
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Boxes – #BLOG365 Day 238
Five different schools and countless classroom moves over the years... And I am still not sure I have mastered the art of packing lightly. Yesterday as I packed up my office I tried to clean out, really I did. I even did a bit of a clean up a few weeks ago. Dumping old files … Continue reading Boxes – #BLOG365 Day 238
Museum Monday on a Wednesday – #BLOG365 Day 227
On Monday I had the opportunity to go to the Alamo. It was a fabulous experience, one I never thought I would have. It was a chance to connect my understanding of Florida history with Texas history and, most importantly, a chance to check out new exhibitions and objects. In 2010 I traveled to … Continue reading Museum Monday on a Wednesday – #BLOG365 Day 227
Using Video to Improve Instruction: Part 2 – #BLOG365 Day 207 @NBPTS #nbctstrong
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post entitled Using Video to Improve Instruction. At the time I had come across an old video of when I was doing an object-based lesson with students in my sixth grade world history class. Today a friend shot another video of me doing a lesson, using reciprocal … Continue reading Using Video to Improve Instruction: Part 2 – #BLOG365 Day 207 @NBPTS #nbctstrong
Museum Monday: Museum Summer Reading-#BLOG365 Day 205
I know many of you are working on summer reading lists for your students. Although I am not a fan of rigid summer reading lists, I do hope you will consider a few of my favorite museum related children's book titles. . From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler By E.L. Konigsburg … Continue reading Museum Monday: Museum Summer Reading-#BLOG365 Day 205
Did I Really Just Post 200 Times?-#BLOG365 Day 200
I could get bogged down in the fact that I am still behind on #BLOG365. I could count the days I am actually behind (I really don't know). I could beat myself up about the days I missed and the posts that weren't as good as they could be. But, I am not. I … Continue reading Did I Really Just Post 200 Times?-#BLOG365 Day 200
Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket – #BLOG365 Day 194
I am guilty of putting all my delicate eggs in one basket over the last few years. It's definitely out of character for me and my family. We spent 15 years in the same home and took a leap of faith moving our family to another part of the state for an easier life. The … Continue reading Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket – #BLOG365 Day 194
Is It Worth It? -#BLOG365 Day 192
Lately I have been seeing a lot of blog posts that leave me scratching my head thinking "I could have written that!" Posts with topics that I have reflected on or discussed with colleagues. Topics I figured didn't need to be written about because they were already on people's minds. What I might consider … Continue reading Is It Worth It? -#BLOG365 Day 192
Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
I put a lot of pressure on myself as a parent, a professional, and an individual. I have always been this way and I don't know why. I consider myself to be pretty driven. I ask a lot of questions. I strive to be a better person each day. I embrace my mistakes as learning … Continue reading Why I Do What I Do-#BLOG365 Day 189 #IMMOOC
Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
Today I was talking about what got me started on the #BLOG365 journey. I talked about the Lead Like a Tree activity that I wrote about here so when I got home I pulled this image up to see how I was doing on the goals I set for myself back in July. Goal 1: Get … Continue reading Am I Leading Like a Tree?-#BLOG365 Day 178
