• 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!

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    In today’s fast-paced world, it is often a challenge for families to spend time together around a meal or have a conversation concerning the day’s events, much less take advantage of a teachable moment.  We freq […]

    Family Creative Learning Workshops Are Fun for All in Lee County

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    When was the last time you heard someone say, “Pick Your Battles”? Well, teams of students, educators and community leaders are doing just that in tackling a major challenge impacting far too many lives in App […]

    Students, Educators and Communities Taking Action Against Opioid Crisis

    When was the last time you heard someone say, “Pick Your Battles”? Well, teams of students, educators and community leaders are doing just that in tackling a major challenge impacting far too many lives in Appalachia and across our...

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  • Instructional Strategy Share-A-Thon!! Post the best Instructional Strategies you have seen or used yourself….The strategy with the most “favorites” and “comments” will win an Instructional Strategy Resource! Contest runs through January 2nd. Winner announced on January 3rd.

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    • One engagement tool that is excellent for engagement and covering connect is Nearpod. This presentation tool allows for interaction to redirect teaching or get student feedback.

    • One strategy that was selected from an ACT/NT3 School was the strategy of “sticks” to increase discussion from all students in small groups within a classroom. The teacher gives each student in a small group 3-5 sticks. Each person is expected to add/comment in the group that many times, laying a stick down each time the student responds in the…Read More

    • One strategy that I love to use in my classroom is Plickers. Plickers is an app that can be downloaded on phone and iPads and used in many different ways to engage students. I like to use Plickers in small group for test reviews/ formative assessments, whole group, and as self assessments. Plickers allows you to download QR codes that all look…

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