Spark Motivation to Learn
Recently, I was reminded that when it comes to learning, if a task seems too easy, people feel bored. If a task is too difficult, people may feel anxious…
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The Elements of Game Design that Elevate Engagement and Drive Learning
When learners perceive something as relevant, they desire to learn and know more. Video games and their themes are tailored for targeted audiences and designed to capture that specific…
Reframing Our Mindset to Spark Growth
In speaking with a friend recently, we reflected on the ups and downs of 2020. It’s been an interesting year, to say the least. There are countless memes out…
Embracing a Mindset of Gratitude
Each day we awaken to a new day, we are gifted with life. We have an opportunity to appreciate our surroundings, our family and friends, and make a difference…
5 Ways to Foster a Sense of Purpose in Learners
Each October our family has participated in our school district’s community service project: Make a Difference day. Children selected where they wanted to volunteer their time and gave back…
Embracing Observation & Reflection to Guide One’s Journey
If 2020 has taught me one thing, it’s to slow down and reflect. For many years life has been filled with the busyness of typical life. As a mom…
Fostering a Classroom Community Virtually or In-Person
With so many learners either 100% remote or in a hybrid learning model, we must ensure that we don’t lose the human side of teaching. My best memories of…
Remote Learning Reflections, Tips, and Insights
This past school year certainly provided an opportunity to look at teaching and learning through a different lense. As an instructional coach/technology integration specialist and a mom of teen…
Engaging Learners In-Person or Remotely
This past spring and all throughout the summer I’ve worked to support educators in blended learning, engagement, and purposeful integration of technology. Although busy, what brings a smile to…
Harnessing the Power of Meaningful Student Conversation
Our society has experienced a lot since mid-March, and I can’t help but wonder how our learners are coping or how they have been affected. From the global pandemic…
The One ‘Thing’ That is Certain This Fall
As educators breath a sigh of relief as they wrap up the school year and begin to regain energy from the challenge of emergency, remote teaching and learning, many…
Fostering Healthy Humans, Begins with Us
Amid a pandemic and now the protests that have erupted all around the United States of America following the death of George Floyd, it’s obvious that our country requires…