As a fourth grade classroom teacher, I plan to implement a game based design unit of instruction into my fourth grade math classroom for the 20150-2016 school year. Based on recent research and best practices, students who struggle with math concepts learn better when engaged in game based learning activities. Using this research, I will implement…Read More

Sitting in the 21st Century Classroom

12.7 million children between the ages 2-19 are obese. Flexible seating classrooms allow students opportunities to be more active throughout the school day. This type of classroom increases posture, alertness, and focus. Active seating has been proven to increase core strength. Students will begin by…Read More

Photography in the Classroom
I will have students take pictures in manual or maybe automatic mode before I teach them how to use the aperture, ISO, shutter, etc. I will have them take a picture of the same object after I have taught them manual mode. We will compare photographs from before and after. Also students can research photography jobs and…Read More

VEX IQ Robotics Kits: Project Lead the Way
The students in grades 3-6 at LBJ will be using robotics kits this year with the Project Lead the Way curriculum. All students in grades 3-6 will be using these kits for different types of modules. Students will be using the PLTW Vex IQ Construction Kits and PLTW Vex IQ Robot Design Kits. Students will…Read More

Bee Bots and Learning in the Primary Classroom
Can technology help improve student learning? Can primary students problem solve and learn Reading and Math skills using Bee Bots? In conjunction with the curriculum, teachers will share a set of bee bots to introduce problem solving and reinforce Reading and Mathematics concepts. A problem solving…Read More