Recently, I’ve been spending quite a bit of my time researching how to use Pinterest in the classroom in a way that is meaningful and relevant. I’ve posted a couple of articles about Pinterest before, and I’ve noticed that it is very popular among educators for both personal and classroom use. As I researched (and … Continue reading »
Can you believe it is already April?! It seems like just yesterday I was starting my new job, and now the year is almost over… Nostalgia aside, April is one of my favorite months for many reasons, one of them being National Poetry Month. Now usually, this month feels limited to the library and English … Continue reading »
Cyber safety is a big topic of discussion at my school right now, and in an effort to put some parents at ease a colleague and I presented to parents the variety of privacy options available to their students. In an effort to move past theoretical discussions into the nitty-gritty of social media, we presented … Continue reading »
Recently I was asked to present to a professional development mini–lesson to our English department on how they could utilize technology when teaching writing. After a lot of brainstorming, I decided to break it down by the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing/proofreading, and publishing. For every step of the process, there are ways to … Continue reading »
On Monday I will begin my new job. As I’ve mentioned before, I will be working as a Technology Resource Specialist as well as teaching a couple of classes. As always, I am nervous and excited for the first day of school, and eager to meet a new group of students. As an educator, I … Continue reading »
Lately, there has been a lot of attention and discussion about using Pinterest as a tool in the classroom. In fact, I myself have written two posts about incorporating the social media pinning website in the classroom: 10 Ways to Use Pinterest in the Classroom and Pinterest – Turning Procrastination into Classroom Preparations. While these ideas … Continue reading »
Recently, Linda Ross from Online Universities emailed me about a great infographic on Pinterest they published on their blog. After checking it out, I thought what better way to start this Thursday than to share it with you. Enjoy! Continue reading »
Due to the popularity of my post Pinterest – Turning Procrastination into Classroom Preparation, I’ve decided to follow up with ways to use Pinterest with students. When using Pinterest, keep in mind that not all pins are safe and secure, and monitoring will be necessary to ensure students don’t stumble upon inappropriate content. Nonetheless, Pinterest provides … Continue reading »
Pinterest has now become my full-time job. For hours at a time I will browse the pins of other procrastinators and marvel at the colors, design, and fashion images. In fact, a friend of mine recently told me that if I could get paid for pinning, I’d be a millionaire. Unfamiliar with Pinterest? Check out … Continue reading »
