Homework: Is it really as important as you think?

Is homework really as important as you think? Whether you’re teaching digitally, in-person, or a combination of both this article focuses on an area that has been debated for years.    ​Homework has been part of school culture for decades.  However, just because it’s always been done, it doesn’t mean it should continue.  Let’s take …

Student Engagement Series: Flipgrid (Free)

Flipgrid is one of the first ed tech programs that I used to enhance student engagement within my classroom.  The video feature allowed my 5th grade students to show their understanding in a different way.  For many of them, it was also a lot more fun than traditional pencil and paper responses.  The few who struggled …

It’s Hour of Code Time! Are you excited?

​“The ‘Hour of Code™’ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.” Since 2013, Code.org has hosted a week devoted to encouraging students to learn more about computer science and computer programming.  This world-wide event has reached over 180 countries and continues …