Inspire
Breaking the Blockbuster Model
In 1905, the first Nickelodeon opened in Columbus, Ohio and charged a large crowd of several hundred people 5¢ each to see a movie. (Get it–a “nickle”odeon?) Since then, movies have changed a lot, and so has education too. Recently, I’ve been a part of some really...Read more ›
The Game Changer
Seriously, is there anything better than hearing from students that, YES, I do have a voice!? Pear Deck allows for differentiation, collaboration, data collection and engagement all in one fabulous tool. It’s centered around students and teachers, and was developed by...Read more ›
Human-Computer Interaction
What is Speak Memory? This was an essential question I recently posed to my Exploring Computer Science class. Students were finishing up on the unit about human-computer interactions. In this unit, we explored topics such as who has access to your digital data, who...Read more ›
Narratives to Teach SEL Skills
Want to inject some social and emotional skills into your classroom routines? Simple – have students share stories! In a recent Edutopia article, author Marissa King suggests that stories can help build and sustain classroom culture, while also developing...Read more ›
