This post is for students (or parents of students) trying to create some normalcy during these strange, suddenly quarantined times we find ourselves in. COVID-19 has robbed us of countless gatherings and experiences, but it can’t rob us of our spirit. The digital age we live in has allowed us to stay in touch, stay entertained, and simulate some of…
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Making Videos for Online Classes
The spring semester of 2020 is turning out to be one for the history books. Across the globe, classes are transitioning to the online environment for an undisclosed period of time. I have been teaching online for several years. I recently shared a post about maintaining relationships with your online students, but now I’d like to focus on a few…
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Tips for Teaching Online Courses
The availability of online programs has allowed schools to reach students like never before. Students who cannot get to campus for traditional classes now have the opportunity to further their education in the online environment. This online boom has created a learning curve for both students and teachers. As I wrap up my fourth year of online teaching, here are…
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My Educator New Year’s Resolution: Planning
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases from Amazon links on this site. It is that time of year again – where we make resolutions about how we can grow (or shrink) in the new year. This year I’m making a personal resolution and an educator resolution to be a better planner. Planning is key to every positive…
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What Is Camille Schrier’s Real Talent?
You may have seen that the winner of the 2020 Miss America Pageant, Miss Camille Schrier, performed a science experiment for her talent. She carried out a large version of the Elephant Toothpaste demonstration in a dramatic, fun display that won over the crowd, the judges, scores of bloggers, and the vast majority of the chemistry teachers I interact with….
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Best Practices for Using Google Calendar in the Classroom
I’m one of those people who really loves a paper calendar. It makes my heart happy to have a cute calendar with organized little notes in it keeping me on track. It works great…for my personal life. For my teacher life, I would be totally lost without my Google Calendar. I currently teach three different courses, over four sections. Two…
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