How do you motivate your students? I am finding that most of my students are motivated by The Game, but a couple of my classes don’t seem to be motivated by it. And I am struggling on what to do about it. I am hoping that a solution will show itself as I write. IContinue reading “Motivation”
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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”
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…”
I am still here…
Time flies when you are having fun. And that is what has happened…time has flown by in a flurry of fun and learning. This year has brought new students and new experiences. I have seen the value of solid lesson planning and learned some new ways of ensuring that those happen. Understanding by Design isContinue reading “I am still here…”
And we’re off!!
Well, we have survived the first week of school. I have a whole new set of agents and a great new science team. I have two new teachers that are awesome!! They are excited, smart and passionate and that is going to be great for our students. My new group of agents are great!! TheyContinue reading “And we’re off!!”
Does it ever slow down?
WOW. I know I have mentioned this before, but WOW…time is flying! Thanksgiving is over, we are in bundle 5 (of 12, each is three weeks long…to give a reference to those not in our district) and we are well on our way to second semester. As I sit here, slightly chilled from the niceContinue reading “Does it ever slow down?”
O's Bureau of Scientific Investigations 