What does the day look like for chicken farmers, well at JCS students are getting to learn just what it’s like. Students in Mrs. Back’s agriculture class are getting there hands dirty finding out what it takes to raise chickens: Here is a video our crew worked on that showcases just that. https://youtu.be/qUjdBaWpgv0

Students creating a love of learning by using technology. Students demonstrate math skills using coding boost legos. Students demonstrate problem solving skills by completing breakout room assignments for various subjects. My students love using technology to learn and have shown improvement in social skills and academic skills sincw given access…Read More

When building a Makerspace, the physical features of the space are not the only matters at hand. We must “build” the “maker” as well. We must instill a growth mindset, teach accountable talk, motivate selfless leadership, and provide a purpose for creating! In essence, we must make the maker AND the space!!

The class resources we acquired through the grant (READ Ñ) helped maintain learning continuity throughout this semester’s NTI days, when students were able to keep working on their stories while internalizing new vocabulary and language structures by playing online games. During snow days, these games provided the comprehensible input and re…Read More

Kindle use in class
The kindles are getting a lot of use! I have two small classes in which I can have every student use the kindles at once. For my other classes, students take turns using the kindles, they work in groups, or they use a variety of devices. Students from 2 other teacher’s classes borrow the kindles regularly as well.

So f…Read More