I’d never consider myself a great teacher. There are plenty of things that many other teachers do much better than I, whether it’s differentiation, classroom management or use of technology. I work on all those things a lot. And that […]
As we head into Covid’s Junior Year, the idea of a New Year’s Resolution probably seems as absurd as ever. After all, if there’s one thing we’ve learned the past two years, it’s that we know nothing. Nothing of what […]
This is a discussion on the benefits of QR Codes. If you’d like to see how to create your own QR Code Scavenger Hunt, or how I have used it in the classroom, click here. QR Codes are a great […]
Students love to move. This is no secret. Students also love to solve mysteries. In my Spanish class, I’ve used QR Codes to allow students to do both. If you’re curious about the WHY of this assignment, you can find […]
Recently, writer Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) posed the following question on Twitter: “What innovation over the past few years has had the greatest net impact on society?” Hayes admits that the question is difficult to answer. Unfortunately, many innovations have as […]
I like to start every year with the same comic. It’s a classic Calvin and Hobbes cartoon that sums up perfectly the life of so many people. Every year I revisit this comic, and I feel like I see something […]
A few of my students decided to present a tribute video of me today. If not a little awkward, it was also endearing. I hope you enjoy.