Most of the classrooms I grew up in followed the traditional model of classroom instruction where desks were arranged in rows, students listened to the lecture, and then they completed homework related to the lecture. I've learned in my EdTech class this semester that this particular system is on its way out. Educators in our … Continue reading My Experience with the Flipped Classroom Model
Working with Students from Carver Middle School
In one of my classes this semester, I had the privilege to work with students from Carver Middle School. Throughout that class, we focused primarily on how to build relationships with students, as well as the benefit that relationships with students can bring to both the teacher and student. At Carver, teachers are encouraged to … Continue reading Working with Students from Carver Middle School
CF Coaches
Today in EdTech class, we had some guests come in to show us the technology that is being used in the Cedar Falls Community School District. There were a variety of different gadgets that could be used for multiple subjects, from Pre-K to high school. One of the activities I had the most fun with … Continue reading CF Coaches
My Personal Learning Network
Throughout my semester in UNI's EdTech class, I was able to expand my Personal Learning Network significantly, and find resources that will ultimately help me to become a better teacher. Not only will I be able to use these resources to collaborate with colleagues, but I will also be able to keep up with new … Continue reading My Personal Learning Network
Gamification
Last week in EdTech class, we learned about the benefits of gamification in the classroom. I particularly enjoyed this lecture topic because I myself am a gamer, and I always loved playing games in the classroom. From jeopardy or chess, to my high-school TAG class where we had an in-depth, immersive, role-playing simulation activity. I … Continue reading Gamification
I Miss the Mountains
The ancient Greeks built all of their important structures on top of mountains. The mountains symbolized power, while also providing an ideal vantage point to look out for approaching enemy armies. They were a safe haven, with a dual function as a statement of prominence for their religious statues and temples. Over time, these ancient … Continue reading I Miss the Mountains
2006 Honda Civic
The most consistent thing in my life has four wheels and a tailpipe. The most consistent thing in my life smells like cigarettes and stale coffee. The most consistent thing in my inconsistent life takes me from point A to point B, and then to point C and back to point A again, all within … Continue reading 2006 Honda Civic
Writing for Balance
I’ve been thinking about writing. Okay, good start. Ever since I placed in the Tamres Scifi Writing awards, I haven’t finished anything. I’ve been caught at a crossroads between worlds of inspiration and lack of motivation, as I like to say. It’s not that I can’t come up with decent ideas, because I have come … Continue reading Writing for Balance
The Leak
No one talked about the leak. Every soul within the vessel knew it was there, dripping away, but no one dared mention it. Most evenings when all the lights in the submarine had been dimmed, save for a few flickering sidelights to avoid filling the vessel with an all-consuming darkness, Alex Moor would find himself roaming the halls in solitude - he had trouble sleeping, even on the surface. Every once in a while...
Ideas Like Cats 