The Holler | cnapier | Friends Activity https://www.theholler.org/members/cnapier/activity/friends/ Activity feed for cnapier's friends. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:11:24 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2832ac5b705fa970cf4dbdb5df484a97 Charlene Owens posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers) https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/84020/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:11:17 -0400

My school, Central Elementary, benefited from our purchase of headphones for every student with the grant money I received from through ARI. My action plan included students being assigned a set of headphones to be keep in the classroom where they are readily available to them for use while working on their digital resources either individually,…Read More
]]> 0 16d700c352f579672efb14ebc1eca3bf Kim Sergent wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=130940 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:45:16 -0400

Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for Instruction and Assessment Within the New Kentucky Academic Standards 9th-12th

These sessions are targeted to the instructional and assessment needs of our teachers […]

Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for New Ky Academic Standards; 9th-12th
KVEC
July 19, 2021
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Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for Instruction and Assessment Within the New Kentucky Academic Standards 9th-12th These sessions are targeted to the instructional and assessment needs of our teachers within our Social Studies standards, focusing on building teachers' skills and...

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]]> 0 c18750af43d19122c3579f5fabbaafa1 Kim Sergent wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=130937 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:42:10 -0400

Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for Instruction and Assessment Within the New Kentucky Academic Standards 6th-8th

These sessions are targeted to the instructional and assessment needs of our teachers […]

Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for New Ky Academic Standards; 6th-8th
Highlights, KVEC
July 19, 2021
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Social Studies: Tools and Strategies for Instruction and Assessment Within the New Kentucky Academic Standards 6th-8th These sessions are targeted to the instructional and assessment needs of our teachers within our Social Studies standards, focusing on building teachers' skills and...

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]]> 0 e7c9fb173804f170da4a7341fd0050f3 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "Google Meets: 3 Ways to see your Students" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65828/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:21:25 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmzgW4K8-0E

]]> 96203730fcc7ce458c829ec9851dfca5 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "Google Meet: 3 Way to See your Students" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65827/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:20:35 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmzgW4K8-0E

]]> 07839c4ff925c154471d468e54751563 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "How to Use Google Jamboard for Remote Teaching" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65826/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:19:02 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9m4HCjOkcA

]]> 6cbd970d9009e192d727fc6ddc7ed8be Kim Sergent posted a new topic "Must Haves for Virtual Teaching" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65825/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:17:39 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11noyN5HBzU&t=1s

]]> 4bbc3e752e48e64032136a1acb31bf88 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "Google Classroom Tips and Tricks" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65824/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:13:01 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOUEP29MX58

]]> e333359b672bd22b86f5a52fc35c6657 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "How to Organize Google Classroom" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65823/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:10:49 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYJErrN0A8k

]]> b11ea7acece9bf35e8eb5d2f9befbbe8 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "10 Easy Ways to Build Class Community" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65822/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:57:19 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FY7mrFMPac

]]> 1d167e6db42bed046cdf67575948e713 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "The Best Back to School Games/Pocketful of Primary" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65821/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:55:46 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ISaJzHqGk

]]> d38b3b8542c714fead5b585edbfa94c7 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "My First Week of School Plans/Pocketful of Primary" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65820/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:54:03 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvkgl9APo-U

]]> 53ab7bd8b5dcb71f8cd13fe02b2ef210 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "How to Create Drag and Drop Activities on Google Slides" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65819/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:43:16 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-byn2YTVeWU

]]> 824beb83e08ecb71867aafa72187f3b5 Kim Sergent posted a new topic "Making Google Slides for Teaching" - https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/65818/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:39:41 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfjUo1JOMs

]]> 2bc98ed195194764fc44d9b763696acd Anna Burton posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Students have been working on individual pottery projects , […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/64668/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:37:39 -0500

Students have been working on individual pottery projects , the students have shown growth through cultural expression and even had various conversations with community members and volunteers.

Students have also been studying weather maps and various weather conditions. Students seem to be intrigued by what causes floods, tornados, and…Read More

]]> 0 d1221d1374e436d77463583cd657971a Casey Salyers posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): My students are enjoying working with their hands on […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/64657/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:13:06 -0500

My students are enjoying working with their hands on activities to help build a strong reading foundation. They are actively using different modalities of learning to help improve their academics. I love watching them learn and grow!

]]> 0 c1b2ea7269c6a96a51e5d53c4b5a57ba Jason Hall posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): I just registered for the October 23rd FireSummit. A preview […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/64205/ Sat, 28 Sep 2019 19:05:14 -0400

I just registered for the October 23rd FireSummit. A preview of what I’ll be presenting: After teaching students for 20 years I have come to find that some students love reading but a great majority of them will only tolerate sitting in an ELA classroom as they have no choice but to be there. My problem of practice is figuring out a way to make…Read More

]]> 0 5c72ed429f9da45c238d5683e2ad33d2 Anji Davidson posted an update in the group Assessment: I tried to start my own challenge since so many are silly […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/63103/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:43:38 -0400

I tried to start my own challenge since so many are silly these days. I was calling it the Formative Assessment Challenge. You do a challenge then get pics of your students engaging in it and post online. Thought it would be a great way to share strategies with each other. I had a tiny bit of success but if anyone on here would like to…Read More

]]> 0 c8c5d9dff24bd38d5b034b6120bd6aaa Anji Davidson posted an update in the group Assessment: Someone said that the 8th and 10th On Demand was all online? […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/63101/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:40:42 -0400

Someone said that the 8th and 10th On Demand was all online? Is this accurate?

]]> 2 fa0830bffb28bad894f3dba6b48985b4 Anji Davidson posted an update in the group Accountability: I think I heard that the TCT's were no longer being required […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/63099/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:37:38 -0400

I think I heard that the TCT’s were no longer being required to send to the state?? Is this accurate?

]]> 2 8861c63fad3f78d3872cd189aec85fb2 Anji Davidson posted an update in the group Accountability: Can we post questions here? I had a question about students […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/60870/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:45:15 -0400

Can we post questions here? I had a question about students who score distinguished? If they score distinguished one year and then the next how do they show growth?

]]> 4 6f305727c826b4d1e0e007f80185131d Kim Sergent posted an update in the group Social Studies: Hey, KVEC Social Studies - check out our first mini-cast for […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/60671/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:21:46 -0400

Hey, KVEC Social Studies – check out our first mini-cast for our Holler!

https://youtu.be/gOESeRAFTm8

]]> 0 0c46f941ee07fdc7534ad94bfc470880 Fannie Hall posted an update in the group Appalachian Renaissance Initiative: With the schools year coming to an end, I would like to […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/59689/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 14:52:42 -0400

With the schools year coming to an end, I would like to express my true appreciation of the ARI Grant. React to Reading was truly a success. Student voice, student choice, and student accountability were a good formula for reading growth. Through the use of ARI funds, our classroom enjoyed a total of 30 new chapter book sets. We are grateful…Read More

]]> 0 1b84fea4bc4d3e119549383614da1815 Tony Barrett posted an update in the group Assessment: A great assessment strategy I use is to follow up any […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/58577/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:16:29 -0400

A great assessment strategy I use is to follow up any summative with student analysis so they will take ownership of their performance. Formative assessments are used throughout lessons to guide instruction.

]]> 1 f07cc36c3cd70de337036529aeccd4cf Tony Barrett posted an update in the group Accountability: My biggest concern regarding rich curriculum after reviewing […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/58575/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:57:07 -0400

My biggest concern regarding rich curriculum after reviewing the Academic Course Codes is the requirement of staffing for my school. Our financial situation in our district does not allow for more staffing to support the suggested courses. Our school will do the best we can to meet the requirements through creative scheduling.

]]> 3 f53a0c3d0a65b9e09548cc258e260aff Casey Salyers posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): We are still in the middle of our research project. We are […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/57158/ Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:37:21 -0500

We are still in the middle of our research project. We are working on developing doodle notes to help increase retention of math concepts. I look forward to sharing my results!

]]> 0 a48b1845540c715ca9610de8e5f86e74 Fannie Hall posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): In preparation for upcoming videos for our YouTube channel […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/57103/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 23:15:52 -0500

In preparation for upcoming videos for our YouTube channel “React to Reading,” students have been practicing literature circle roles. We have also been practicing reading strategies daily. It is our intent, through this grant and YouTube channel, to inspire children to read, as well as offer reading strategies. Soon we should be ready to start…Read More

]]> 0 3222705fb68340cc67e217f89384419f Fannie Hall posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): Each year, I try to think of innovative ways to encourage […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/54806/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:41:55 -0400

Each year, I try to think of innovative ways to encourage students to become life-long lovers of reading. Through the ARI grant, I have been allowed to purchase a wide variety of literature circle reading materials. I know the reading materials I purchased will be high interest. How do I know this? Student voice. Students chose the titles…Read More

]]> 0 6edb34028902eaf0b46656dff3091017 Jason Hall posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): My class is already having a great time implementing our […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/54767/ Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:56:45 -0400

My class is already having a great time implementing our grant resources. We are using a 3D printer–a Flashforge Finder, which is a great 3D printer. My students can’t believe that a printer can produce a tangible 3D object. This is a great project! The following is a overview of our grant–Redefinition–the Next Dimension: One of my teacher…Read More

]]> 0 d6fe71b53f84d0683a4b34c20c5aa9c6 Casey Salyers posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN BY DOODLING IN CLASS An integral part of my […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/54663/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:17:11 -0400

ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN BY DOODLING IN CLASS
An integral part of my Math classroom has always been the “Math Journal”. Research shows that students learn and retain information longer when they write their notes by hand. In order to prepare students for the next level of mathematical learning, I need to ensure that they are retaining the information tha…Read More

]]> 0 65e06cc2a37012a5dbc9d1d1993b0fee Casey Salyers posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): I look forward to sharing the results from my action research […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52456/ Sun, 09 Apr 2017 22:47:00 -0400

I look forward to sharing the results from my action research project with you at the FIREsummit! I don’t want to spoil the outcomes yet, but let’s just say the students agree that, “There’s No Place Like Their Learning Space”! =) I will post an updated blog for you to view after Wednesday!!!

]]> 0 ca77ead02dade318c16672c1f60e6d6f Fannie Hall: Update on Young Authors' Project -- Kindergarten/First […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52346/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:42:37 -0400

Update on Young Authors’ Project — Kindergarten/First grade, Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary

We are currently coming to a close on nonfiction productions. Some students have worked independently, while most chose a collaborative effort, to research and produce a nonfiction book about their favorite animals.
Also, this year, we have written…Read More

]]> 0 08e584b483df5290e1e3075b56e63f1a Charlene Owens earned the badges: Holler Posts: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52203/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:52:23 -0400

]]> 0 56eba1fb5b82e44a867f65962ce73793 Charlene Owens earned the badges: Holler Posts: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52191/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:53:31 -0400

]]> 0 59d1fdff5fbaaf070067830ac7a8a553 Charlene Owens posted an update in the group Promising Practice (Teachers): My ARI mini grant has helped to add to my classroom. Students […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52190/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:53:31 -0400

My ARI mini grant has helped to add to my classroom. Students are using technology on a regular basis to study science. We have been able to add a new area for computer station work. The student engagement has greatly improved.

]]> 0 bb57290371270d54c9ccd1995c6ef875 James Dailey earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/52163/ Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:43:24 -0400

]]> 0 fb00feb69ffed0053cabd0eac9ba262f Jason Hall wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=104715 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:11:27 -0400

Student Voice Surveys are a requirement of the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES). A few weeks ago students at Owsley County Elementary School completed the surveys. Inspired by that process 6th […]

Student Voice: Conversations with Erin Napier
ARI, Featured, FIREshare-fellows, Highlights
March 17, 2017
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Student Voice Surveys are a requirement of the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES). A few weeks ago students at Owsley County Elementary School completed the surveys. Inspired by that process 6th grader and FIREshare student at OCES Erin...

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]]> 0 17dce29fe701fc2865b5ff30a4a3f083 Jason Hall wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=103805 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:20:18 -0500

Erin Napier is a 6th grade FIREshare student at Owsley County Elementary School. She loves history and talking to people. Erin combined her interests to create a video where she talks to educators comparing […]

Education When You Were a Child... Conversations with Educators and Erin Napier
ARI, Featured, FIREshare-fellows, Highlights
March 7, 2017
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Erin Napier is a 6th grade FIREshare student at Owsley County Elementary School. She loves history and talking to people. Erin combined her interests to create a video where she talks to educators comparing education when they were children...

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]]> 1 fdb931b3bf99678bb083eac012c1ae6c Karen earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/51749/ Thu, 02 Mar 2017 14:07:32 -0500

]]> 0 794a4eeb395442affeb82ad09a543e60 Abbie Combs earned the badges: Content Creator: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/51728/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:36:24 -0500

]]> 0 62165005827e60d003af0c30fcafb412 Abbie Combs wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=103498 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:36:21 -0500

Goal: To address critical teaching shortage areas and improve teacher effectiveness in the KVEC/ARI region.
The ARI Teacher Tuition Assistance Program is a RTTT-D funded project that targets teachers who are […]

KVEC/ARI TEACHER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ARI, Featured, Highlights, KVEC
February 27, 2017
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Goal: To address critical teaching shortage areas and improve teacher effectiveness in the KVEC/ARI region. The ARI Teacher Tuition Assistance Program is a RTTT-D funded project that targets teachers who are completing, or plan to complete, course work to secure...

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]]> 0 3bb8463d5831a267abff355fa679eedb Tanya Turner posted an update in the group ¡Grita Fuerte!: https://www.theholler.org/grita-fuerte-spanish-livestreams/ https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/51671/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:06:30 -0500

¡Grita Fuerte! Spanish Livestreams on Food, Weather, and School Life

]]> 0 fe810023d75eaa904c6c3083413b5a11 Tanya Turner wrote a new post https://www.theholler.org/?p=98155 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:06:37 -0500

Schools are epicenters of the movement toward healthier bodies and minds, as students grow to value their own health and lead their families and communities to a better quality of life. This was the theme of the […]

Community Harm Reduction Efforts Toward Clean Needle Exchanges
Featured, Highlights, KVEC, Links
February 21, 2017
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Schools are epicenters of the movement toward healthier bodies and minds, as students grow to value their own health and lead their families and communities to a better quality of life. This was the theme of the Kentucky Valley...

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]]> 0 a0e47e3bfc19d95c938e270282a37859 Charlene Owens earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50526/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 02:48:59 -0500

]]> 0 9fd6d6bc1df48e52c697c62b84ab289d Tanya Turner posted an update in the group ¡Grita Fuerte!: http://asiasociety.org/education/global-competence https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50339/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:18:30 -0500

http://asiasociety.org/education/global-competence

]]> 0 a266e4af45f8e8d9ebe8be4911598201 Lu Young posted an update in the group ¡Grita Fuerte!: Excited to join KVEC World Langs Ts this morning as we learn […] https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50180/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:14:09 -0500

Excited to join KVEC World Langs Ts this morning as we learn from one another. ¡Bienvenidos!

]]> 0 9785c7a4d64ca78533b71a794d776f08 steve carroll earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50092/ Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:43:45 -0500

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]]> 0 71bf17a0882c3c28987095edfc21bd07 Lu Young earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/50038/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:13:04 -0500

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]]> 0 d1359ec177516a51a6cfd5eaa71c087a Jim Evans earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/49813/ Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:30:27 -0500

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]]> 0 8bb6b815a6efbd1f79782e362c2ad06e Tony Barrett earned the badges: 10 Log Ins: https://www.theholler.org/activity/p/49678/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:54:35 -0500

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