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This quote is spot on! Nothing is more important in education than a good teacher — after all, they teach us HOW to think — something we will use every day for the rest of our lives. As a long-time tech coach, I have known many teachers who think they can’t use technology and still … read more »
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Are you counting down the days until summer vacation? I mean, did I really need to ask that question?! I remember one of the hardest parts of transitioning from a teacher to an administrator was not getting to have that feeling of pure exhilaration and excitement going into summer break. It’s a time to recharge, … read more »
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June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s great timing because this time of year can be difficult for both teachers and students. While many schools are getting ready to close for the summer, getting through the remaining days with antsy students and tired teachers can be hard. It’s time to plan for some “fun” outdoor instructional … read more »
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“There’s something so wonderful about writing in rhyme where it isn’t just the meaning of the words, it’s the music to the words and the shape and the sound.” Gary Ross Learning about rhyming words is one of the earliest skills taught to young readers. Exploring rhymes helps students understand how language works through sounds … read more »
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After the VSTE annual conference, I’ve done a lot of thinking about frameworks. One of the Keynote presentations introduced a framework that was new to me and then questioned the continued use of structures like SAMR. I had to do some reflection, because here at TeachersFirst we use the SAMR model a lot. I … read more »