If nothing else, this school year has shown us just how flexible teachers are, and how versatile our instruction can be. When you have a minute to come up for air, please acknowledge that you're a rockstar at evolving your curriculum whether its math or spelling tests and finding pro-level resources to make sure your students have access to what they need! I see you! And I’m here to give you ... Read More about Upgrade Your Spelling Tests With Phonics Based Assessments
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Virtual Math Instruction: Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks
We’re a couple of months into what may be the strangest school year yet! How’s virtual math instruction going for you? Even if you are teaching in person, I bet your classroom looks very different in terms of movement, shared materials, and student interaction. Technology has been a lifesaver as we figure out how to teach during a pandemic, but narrowing down our best tools can be tricky at ... Read More about Virtual Math Instruction: Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks
How to Easily Sort Data With Filters in Google Sheets
Let’s be real: without Google Forms, Sheets, Docs, and other cloud-based products, this whole virtual teaching thing would be next to impossible! While these tools offer us a lot of flexibility and convenience, there’s also a pretty sharp learning curve. One of the biggest headaches? Keeping track of All. The. Data. All of the data from digital assignments, attendance logs, quiz ... Read More about How to Easily Sort Data With Filters in Google Sheets
Teacher Mental Health: Digital Detox
This is not a typical teacher post. However, with the huge push towards digital "everything" as a result of the pandemic, I imagine other teachers are also feeling what I have been feeling lately. I have begun to question my digital media consumption. I've come to the realization that while I love technology and social media, it really isn't healthy in the amounts that many of us consume it. A ... Read More about Teacher Mental Health: Digital Detox
Google Forms: A Powerful Assessment Tool for Teachers
Google Forms are an amazing way to collect data from students. Whether you're teaching virtually or in the classroom, Google Forms can be an efficient way to deliver assessments. You can not only create your own, but you can edit Google Form quizzes that others have created! Here are three things you need to know about Google Forms. They can: Self-grade with an answer keyDeliver feedback to ... Read More about Google Forms: A Powerful Assessment Tool for Teachers
