Nov 11, 2014
It seems to me that school has become the extracurricular activity as of late. I know that doesn’t make sense, but let me explain myself. In the past, school came first and then other activities were scheduled if they could be fit in around the demands of school....
Nov 11, 2014
Last week I addressed want students want out of their coursework. This week I will touch on what employers want. This is important to know if we are going to change the way we teach. Perhaps by incorporating more active learning and group work, and really embrace the...
Nov 10, 2014
My husband, Jon, likes Legos. A lot. I admit: building my very own Batmobile was pretty sweet. (You are welcome to come see it in my office any time.) But we diverge in our process for building. While I like to follow the directions, look at the diagrams, and compare...
Nov 10, 2014
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think” –Socrates My students impress me in so many ways, and one is in their verbal abilities. While working with students in a testing situation, I offer the opportunity to verbally explain answers to test...
Nov 10, 2014
In my high school, there was a statement over the entrance way that read, “Learn not for school, but for life.” I think the best gift of being an educator is that we have the ability to learn from every student, every peer, every day. I know that is a journey that...
