Ms. O

Genius Hour and we are off…

I am going to introduce Genius Hour to my high schoolers on Monday and Tuesday. I really like this presentation (Genius Hour Prezi) and I think I am inspired to make one of my own. But that means learning how to make a prezi…so we will see if I can figure it out in a fewContinue reading “Genius Hour and we are off…”

All the things I am

I am a teacher, which means I am a counselor, referee, computer tech, Mom, secretary, disciplinarian, drill Sargent, reading specialist, holder of all knowledge (not true, but what some students think), scientist, cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, engineer, trouble shooter, referee (yes I said that twice), educator, learner, leader, the end to all gossip (really it stops withContinue reading “All the things I am”

Critical Writing in the classroom

Today we had a half day of staff development today about Critical Writing in Content Classes. We were given five really great strategies to use in our classroom. And I’m pumped to try them out in my room. I know my kids can write but it is difficult to help them write and communicate effectively.Continue reading “Critical Writing in the classroom”

Fundamental 5 Lesson Frame

TRC 2012-2013

The TRC has been part of my life for five years and I have been accepted for the 2013-2014 year as well. I was recently referred to as a “member for eons” and I had to laugh considering for education five to six years can be eons…there are stats out there confirming that most “new”Continue reading “TRC 2012-2013”

Multitasking

I am doing a book study on the book Rewired by Larry D. Rosen. One chapter is about multitasking and we were asked if we were multitaskers and how we felt about multitasking. Here is my response. Hi, my name is Jennifer and I’m a multitasker. I am currently typing this, listening to a podcast,Continue reading “Multitasking”

Reflection

As I sit here, preparing for the last day of school, I want to take a moment and reflect on this year. There are things that I loved, things I could have done better, things that I wouldn’t change for the world. I have learned so much from my students and colleagues. I’ve built myContinue reading “Reflection”

Diigo & Edcanvas

Diigo is a wonderful site. It is a social bookmarking site, but its more than that. You can also annotate, highlight, and leave post its on the sites you save. I have been using it to organize my sites for the presentations I am working on. Edcanvas is an equally impressive site. With it youContinue reading “Diigo & Edcanvas”

Techlandia Podcast

As I sit here, trying to get some work done, I am listening to Techlandia. These people are just as random as me! I love it! They also give some great ed tech info and help add to my PLN on Twitter. Okay back to getting work done…

And now for high school…

Well, I’ve made the jump. I am now teaching Principles of Technology at the high school level. I took the 8-12 science composite about this time last year and started searching for a new position. I found my current position this summer and enthusiastically became a junior/senior teacher of physics (what PofT is really). IContinue reading “And now for high school…”