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This has been an ongoing discussion topic in my grade level planning meetings. The same questions are continually asked: How do we provide real time feedback? How do we take grades? There are no easy solutions to either question. MCPS has encouraged the use of Canvas. The issue with Canvas is that students need toContinue reading “Providing Feedback/Grading”

Planning is such a sacred time for all teachers. This time allows teachers to work on creating scaffolds for lessons, creating enrichment opportunities and creating the necessary materials for the week. There is so much to be done and so little time that the first thing to cut out is a teachers planning time. NotContinue reading “Planning Meetings”

For all educators, A phrase we hear ALL THE TIME is “classroom community”. Educators strive to make their classroom a welcome environment for all learners. Teachers will use student interest, create class rules with students, and do so much more to build a friendly community of learners. There is one idea that I always carryContinue reading “Ubuntu in school”

Equity and Equality are two words that are at the forefront of topics in education. When I started teaching, these were words that I often used interchangeably. As I continued my education I realized that these are very different. As my learning continued I came across this photo. This photo really opened my eyes. EqualityContinue reading “Equity”

This morning I had the opportunity to the “10 minute Teacher Podcast” presented by Vicki Davis. This podcast is run by a teacher who creates shorter episodes for teachers to listen too. As you may know already, I NEED ALL THE TIME I CAN GET! This episode’s guest was Dr. Matthew Rhoads, who has beenContinue reading “Best Practices for Distance Learning”

We are now entering week 5 of distance learning. A common phrase I keep hearing is, “Teachers do not have enough time.” Many teachers, me included, have said this countless times. Time is so precious since everything is now condensed at the elementary level. Eric Sheninger, in his most recent blog post, came up withContinue reading ““Not enough time…””