A Summer To-Do List for Educators

Here are some of my top things I will be doing here in the DMV area during my time off this summer.   Read a Good Book or Magazine:  This summer, I have made a pack with myself to finish reading a few books and magazines I have begun and never finished, so I willContinue reading “A Summer To-Do List for Educators”

Reflecting on This School Year

This year has been filled with more challenges than past years of my teaching career.  I have experienced loss, abuse, both verbal and physical, and witnessed the decline in the climate and culture of the school at which I work.  However, despite the negative experiences of this past school year, I can celebrate knowing thatContinue reading “Reflecting on This School Year”

Integrating Technology into Classroom Instruction

     Integrating technology into classroom instruction requires proper planning.  Teachers should not assume that students know how to use devices appropriately.  When I first introduced technology into my weekly lessons, I had to  teach the basic skills such as how to turn on the digital devices, adjust volume, identifying the headphone jack, Etc.  I thenContinue reading “Integrating Technology into Classroom Instruction”