Education Short List

Why Technology Must Be Taught

admin — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:54:08 +0000

For years, I’ve believed that technology in the classroom – laptops, tablets, you name it – were merely tools that should be used when helpful to further students’ content knowledge. I felt that today’s computer technology should become like the pencil: ubiquitous, used when needed, but never the focus of our attention or instruction. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Building Appreciation for Diversity

Rosshalde — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:16:10 +0000

Last year, I wrote an article on Dr. King’s recognized day for another blog. They ran a shorter version of my original article. So, for this year, I thought I would present the fuller article. Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is of special importance to me each year. I always take the time […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

BOOK REVIEW – Akiak

Rosshalde — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:47:04 +0000

Akiak Akiak is a story of a great Husky dog who is in the Iditarod dogsledding competition. When she hurts her paw on the fourth day of the race, Akiak can no longer compete in the Iditarod? The famed dogsledding race through 1,151 miles of Alaskan terrain. Her musher has no choice but to leave […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Kozol’s Words of Productivity

Rosshalde — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:33:26 +0000

I believe that the debate over quality education and learning is a bunch of smaller debates that really consist of people going round and round in circles. Last year I wrote about education reform. One of the points that I touched on was the lack of teacher involvement in that discussion. Back in 2007, Jonathon […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Reaching out to English Language Learners

Rosshalde — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:19:08 +0000

As we quickly approach a new school year, there are several ways that educators can take the time (and chance) to better prepare themselves for their students’ needs. This is an article that I wrote earlier last year, but I feel is more useful as our new year begins. I hope you agree. Often times […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Types of Games in the Classroom

Rosshalde — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:25:28 +0000

As an educational bingo game creator, I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about different types of games that a teacher could integrate into their classroom. Here’s a list of my favorites. Student Made Who doesn’t like to showcase their skills, knowledge, or talents? Everyone does. Which is why it is so much fun […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Constitution Day

Rosshalde — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:07:25 +0000

Having a mandatory day to study and review the Constitution is a relatively new thing in classrooms. I’m almost positive that it has been established for less than seven years. This makes finding, and having, a great day of lesson plans a bit tricky. Many educators have pulled materials from various places or have created […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

All About Me Questionnaire

admin — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:46:34 +0000

Ahhhh, the new school year. So close, it’s like … days away! AGH. There’s just so much to do to get ready. I’m not envious of teachers and the constant prep work that is going into this week and weekend. It’s also an exciting time, getting to make changes and implement new ideas for the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Book Review: The Homework Myth

Rosshalde — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:17:11 +0000

Every student, teacher, and parent, and family knows the inevitability of homework at school. Which is why, I recommend that educators (new and veteran), as well as students who wants to become educators – and heck, even their professors, should all invest the time to read Alfie Kohn’s book, The Homework Myth. I was lucky […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Rethinking Homework

Rosshalde — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:19:45 +0000

Whether we’d like to admit it or not – the new school year is upon us. I even have colleagues who are already back in their classroom. For myself, I like to look at the new year as a way to fix what didn’t work and implement new strategies that will make this year even […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...